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Apex Motorsports · 03-19-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MCSarge

There was an apartment complex over near me in town and they went in a stole all the wheels off of every one particular model Chevy in the parking lots. Don't remember which model it was but it had just came out and evidently had some cool factory wheels. They must have gotten wheels off of like 8 cars.

Big hits like that are not uncommon. Check this out.

More Than $100,000 Worth of Wheels and Tires Were Lifted From a Texas Dealership

Jenner · 03-19-2015, 10:59 AM

Quick question. The other day I was a at a tire shop getting a tire patched and one of the guys told me it was NOT a good idea to have all the lug nuts be locking lug nuts because they're not made to be tightened that much. He said that eventually the key would break or the lug nuts would start stripping and it would be hard to take them off then. Should I be worried about that? I have the gorilla lug nuts btw.

Apex Motorsports · 03-20-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

Quick question. The other day I was a at a tire shop getting a tire patched and one of the guys told me it was a good idea to have all the lug nuts be loving lug nuts because they're not made to be tightened that much. He said that eventually the key would break or the lug nuts would start stripping and it would be hard to take them off then. Should I be worried about that? I have the gorilla lug nuts btw.

I think there was a spelling mistake there so I am not sure what you were asking about. I have had Gorilla wheel locks on several of my own cars and not had any problems with stripping or breaking.

Jenner · 03-21-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

I think there was a spelling mistake there so I am not sure what you were asking about. I have had Gorilla wheel locks on several of my own cars and not had any problems with stripping or breaking.

I fixed it. He basically said I should only have one lock per wheel.

Apex Motorsports · 03-23-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

I fixed it. He basically said I should only have one lock per wheel.

One is better than none but here is the thing. A knowledgeable wheel thief can defeat a wheel lock but it takes a little bit of time and is noisy. Obviously a car with no wheel locks is the easiest target but 4 wheel locks isn't a terrible deterrent. On the other hand, 5 per wheel requires a lot of time and noise which increases the risk substantially. Like I said, I have had Gorilla wheel locks on several of my personal vehicles and not had any issues.

Juan0013 · 03-24-2015, 01:58 PM

Is gorilla the best locks to get ? just got new wheels, can't afford for them to get stolen. I also found this company, anyone heard of them ? http://www.rimlox.com

JantzenOKC · 03-24-2015, 02:53 PM

I have the Gorilla wheel locks, all 20. I got them because I wanted black lug nuts, the added security is definitely a bonus. And I would say the gorilla locks are made to use for every lug nut since they sell them as a set of 20. These things are heavy duty too, I use the impact on mine and they still look perfect.

Botrod · 03-24-2015, 02:59 PM

what does a set of 20 Gorillas go for?

Angrybird 12 · 03-24-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Botrod

what does a set of 20 Gorillas go for?

Call the Zoo, they could tell you. JK

Apex Motorsports · 03-24-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Botrod

what does a set of 20 Gorillas go for?

Depends on the style but between $55 and $75.

WHAMMO · 03-24-2015, 10:46 PM

This thread is depressing... brand new Z06 sitting on the carbon brake disc...rotor done too!! Fuk those damn thieves

Apex Motorsports · 03-26-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

This thread is depressing... brand new Z06 sitting on the carbon brake disc...rotor done too!! Fuk those damn thieves

I guess it is too much to hope that a thief would respect your car at all.

Just plain Bill · 03-27-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Gorilla doesn't release that information. There are only 2 ways to get the "key".

1) Buy a set of wheel locks and get the included key.
2) Use the unique code included in the box to order a replacement for only that set of wheel locks directly from Gorilla.

You can't just call up Gorilla and order a set.

I think there is one more way, Break into car, pop trunk get wheel lock key then steal wheels and locks with the key.

JTruck · 03-28-2015, 02:19 PM

Wheel locks are good and bad... Unless you have all the lugs as locks, then may as well not use them (and also get ready for your tire changer to hate you anytime you rotate, balance, etc.). Also you run a risk of scratching up the rims when removing the wheel with locks, since the lock typically needs a 19/21mm or 7/8's attachment.

One wheel lock per wheel is pointless, it takes 30 seconds to take off a wheel lock. (Simple breaking kit, hammer and bite lug. It is noisy though.)

Also don't get spline lugs confused with wheel locks, for some reason people seem to think that a spline lug is a wheel lock.

03-19-2015, 10:59 AM	#30
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	Quick question. The other day I was a at a tire shop getting a tire patched and one of the guys told me it was NOT a good idea to have all the lug nuts be locking lug nuts because they're not made to be tightened that much. He said that eventually the key would break or the lug nuts would start stripping and it would be hard to take them off then. Should I be worried about that? I have the gorilla lug nuts btw. Last edited by Jenner; 03-21-2015 at 11:03 AM. Reason: Spelling

03-24-2015, 10:46 PM	#39
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	This thread is depressing... brand new Z06 sitting on the carbon brake disc...rotor done too!! Fuk those damn thieves __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

03-28-2015, 02:19 PM	#42
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Wheel locks are good and bad... Unless you have all the lugs as locks, then may as well not use them (and also get ready for your tire changer to hate you anytime you rotate, balance, etc.). Also you run a risk of scratching up the rims when removing the wheel with locks, since the lock typically needs a 19/21mm or 7/8's attachment. One wheel lock per wheel is pointless, it takes 30 seconds to take off a wheel lock. (Simple breaking kit, hammer and bite lug. It is noisy though.) Also don't get spline lugs confused with wheel locks, for some reason people seem to think that a spline lug is a wheel lock. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

03-24-2015, 01:58 PM	#34
Juan0013 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Black on Black Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Miami , FL Posts: 122	Is gorilla the best locks to get ? just got new wheels, can't afford for them to get stolen. I also found this company, anyone heard of them ? http://www.rimlox.com

03-24-2015, 02:53 PM	#35
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I have the Gorilla wheel locks, all 20. I got them because I wanted black lug nuts, the added security is definitely a bonus. And I would say the gorilla locks are made to use for every lug nut since they sell them as a set of 20. These things are heavy duty too, I use the impact on mine and they still look perfect.

03-24-2015, 02:59 PM	#36
Botrod Drives: 2012 Inferno Orange SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PA Posts: 176	what does a set of 20 Gorillas go for?