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wheel locks

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:35 am
by tamadrumr88
i just got a set of rims that i NEED wheel locks for. it uses my stock lug nuts to mount so i dont need anything special. ive used 'McGuard' in the past and they were like $30..... what are my options???

thanks

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:42 am
by LCPLPunk
Ermm...go to your local auto store. Most of them have wheel lock kits.

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:37 pm
by tamadrumr88
wow that helps, alot.

M12x1.5 - my old wheel locks fit, just cant find the key for them though so the rims still wont go on

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:45 pm
by LCPLPunk
so just buy new ones..

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:28 pm
by tamadrumr88

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:22 am
by dblsg
i love the mcguards..... have had 2 sets, i lost the key to ones set one time, lucky for me i had sent in the registration card, so i just sent them 10 bucks and a letter requesting a new key and they sent me a knew one..... really quick too.

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:11 pm
by tamadrumr88
how many diff sets are actually made though?

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:12 pm
by Diablo0
I don't think there are that many b/c I also discovered another key around the garage from a previous time we bought locks for another car over 8 years ago.

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:24 pm
by tamadrumr88
by that you mean it worked??

im asking how many diff key sets are made. id find it hard to believe that theyd all use the same exact key design - whats even the point of a wheel lock then if thousands of other people could use their key on your wheels!?

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:37 pm
by BlackRoseRacing
we stock a MASTER sets at work based on the vehicle...truck,car,etc....there is an average of 10keys perstyle..........pretty bad ain't it....

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:47 pm
by tamadrumr88
thats awful. i think im gonna go out and buy 5 diff sets of wheel locks and just use those as lugs. thats rediculous

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:42 am
by dblsg
i guessing they make a lot of them..... think about it, go look at the autoparts store and see if you can spot doubles... i'm sure they do repeat the sets, but in general, not all keys are unique (cars, doors, locks). and since they do have serial/registration numbers they can keep the design/mold of a key on file and just wait to see who needs one and have it made... but who really knows.

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:31 pm
by CU_rob
talk to White2GN.
He hooked me up with a full set of keyed tuner nuts.