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djmikehop · 04-18-2011, 06:04 PM

Hello all purchased a set of Mcgard 24210 wheel locks for my 2010 2ss with 20 inch polished wheels. The locks fit but the "shank" is a bit longer than the lug nut that was removed. I got the part number off this site, I don't know if they make a smaller shank to fit this wheel better. I can use the 24210 model number but I am hearing from my cousin(mustang shellby owner) that this larger lug could throw the balance of the wheel off. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks

dragon22 · 04-18-2011, 06:25 PM

When I was working in a tire shop, I was balancing wheels for this old fella and he had locks that were a bit longer as well. He told me to put a 1/4 ounce weight opposite the lock to compensate for it being bigger.

Now really...would a person feel that if the tires were properly balanced otherwise?

My answer is...I honestly don't know. LOL

Bo Tie 1 · 04-18-2011, 06:31 PM

I originally bought those and took them back for that same reason of being to long. I got a different # on Mcgard website that were shorter
the # is 24214. They are just about the same size as the factory lugs.
Got a deal on Amazon.com for $23 with free shipping. Hope that helps.

Devon · 04-18-2011, 06:37 PM

I am not a mechanic by any means, but I would highly doubt that a lug nut that sticks out a bit (and thus is maybe a gram or two heavier) spinning that close to the centerline of the wheel would have any measurable impact on balancing during normal operational speeds.

I could be wrong...

dragon22 · 04-18-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devon

I am not a mechanic by any means, but I would highly doubt that a lug nut that sticks out a bit (and thus is maybe a gram or two heavier) spinning that close to the centerline of the wheel would have any measurable impact on balancing during normal operational speeds.

I could be wrong...

That was my thought exactly when the old fella asked me to put that 1/4 ounce weight on his rims. You're pretty sensitive if you can feel that!

kennyo · 04-21-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo Tie 1

I originally bought those and took them back for that same reason of being to long. I got a different # on Mcgard website that were shorter
the # is 24214. They are just about the same size as the factory lugs.
Got a deal on Amazon.com for $23 with free shipping. Hope that helps.

Thanx for that info-I just ordered them on amazon for $28

04-18-2011, 06:04 PM	#1
djmikehop Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/ RS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bucks County PA Posts: 134	WHEEL LOCK ISSUE Hello all purchased a set of Mcgard 24210 wheel locks for my 2010 2ss with 20 inch polished wheels. The locks fit but the "shank" is a bit longer than the lug nut that was removed. I got the part number off this site, I don't know if they make a smaller shank to fit this wheel better. I can use the 24210 model number but I am hearing from my cousin(mustang shellby owner) that this larger lug could throw the balance of the wheel off. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks

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04-18-2011, 06:25 PM	#2
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	When I was working in a tire shop, I was balancing wheels for this old fella and he had locks that were a bit longer as well. He told me to put a 1/4 ounce weight opposite the lock to compensate for it being bigger. Now really...would a person feel that if the tires were properly balanced otherwise? My answer is...I honestly don't know. LOL

04-18-2011, 06:31 PM	#3
Bo Tie 1 Drives: 11 Camaro SS,05 Vette Z51,76 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 370	I originally bought those and took them back for that same reason of being to long. I got a different # on Mcgard website that were shorter the # is 24214. They are just about the same size as the factory lugs. Got a deal on Amazon.com for $23 with free shipping. Hope that helps.

04-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#4
Devon Highway Man Drives: '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ear Falls, ON, Canada Posts: 685	I am not a mechanic by any means, but I would highly doubt that a lug nut that sticks out a bit (and thus is maybe a gram or two heavier) spinning that close to the centerline of the wheel would have any measurable impact on balancing during normal operational speeds. I could be wrong...