Just a few examples of why you might want to invest in a set of wheel locks.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Just plain Bill

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

Don't leave your key in an obvious location and you should be fine.

Originally Posted by JTruck

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.

The Gorilla "System" is a 20 pack so all of the lug nuts are replaced with locks.

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by Jenner

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

On a road course with these locks and no issues. They don't even loosen up at all and allows tightening to factory torque spec.

[DP Valentino]

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Glad my SS stays in the garage, that would definitely suck to have that happen

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

On a road course with these locks and no issues. They don't even loosen up at all and allows tightening to factory torque spec.

[myold88]

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 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.

I've had 20 Gorilla lug nuts on my SS for over 5 years now. Never been a
problem getting them on or off. Also, I ordered the extra key when I
bought them. Keep one hidden inside the car and the other in the trunk.

[Red2014SS]

Originally Posted by myold88

I've had 20 Gorilla lug nuts on my SS for over 5 years now. Never been a
problem getting them on or off. Also, I ordered the extra key when I
bought them. Keep one hidden inside the car and the other in the trunk.

That's the only thing that worries me. If you have locks, the key is inside the car. Every thief knows this. If they want my wheels, do I really want them knocking out my window too?

That said, I have Gorilla locks. And yes, the key is inside the car. Hidden. I still worry about it though.. and I wish there were better options.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Red2014SS

That's the only thing that worries me. If you have locks, the key is inside the car. Every thief knows this. If they want my wheels, do I really want them knocking out my window too?

That said, I have Gorilla locks. And yes, the key is inside the car. Hidden. I still worry about it though.. and I wish there were better options.

Thieves by definition do not respect other peoples property. You can't stop them from disrespecting it, just do your best to thwart/deter them. If they decide your wheels are worth breaking the window to look for the key, they are going to break the window whether the key is actually there or not. I do keep my wheel lock key in my car but I do not keep it in the oh so obvious glove box or center console.

[rc610]

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[Jeff 2SS/RS]

I too have the complete set of locking lugs, but I do realize that its not that hard to remove them with something such as http://local.sears.com/Craftsman-pc-...x00001xlpla#!/ and a breaker bar and no more noise than a lug wrench.

[CamaroJim56]

Got the System from Gorilla, no guarantees, but for $45 I will at least make them earn them.

[Muscle Car Lover]

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

Got the System from Gorilla, no guarantees, but for $45 I will at least make them earn them.

^^^^ This ^^^^^

Always an easier car to move on to if yours has some kind of protection. Nothing is 100% but making it a hassle is often enough to have a donkey wheel thief move on to another car.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by rc610

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[myold88]

Originally Posted by Red2014SS

That's the only thing that worries me. If you have locks, the key is inside the car. Every thief knows this. If they want my wheels, do I really want them knocking out my window too?

That said, I have Gorilla locks. And yes, the key is inside the car. Hidden. I still worry about it though.. and I wish there were better options.

My thinking is that they will see the locks and move on. Lots of Camaros out there now without locks.
Besides, when I bought my Gorillas 5 years ago thieves were stealing these new Camaro 20's like crazy.
Not so much anymore- There a dime a dozen now. I have factory chrome wheels now so got to protect them.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by myold88

My thinking is that they will see the locks and move on. Lots of Camaros out there now without locks.
Besides, when I bought my Gorillas 5 years ago thieves were stealing these new Camaro 20's like crazy.
Not so much anymore- There a dime a dozen now. I have factory chrome wheels now so got to protect them.

Exactly. Deterrence is what it is about. Being a hard target.