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Old 07-23-2006 | 05:02 PM
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what are some that you guys suggest?
Old 07-23-2006 | 05:09 PM
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what kind of wheels so we know what fits...
Old 07-23-2006 | 05:16 PM
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Also, what look are you going for? Do you want just locks or a matching set of nuts and locks?

You can get the stock type locks which come from McGard. Gorilla has some hex socket ones that I've been thinking about getting myself. There are high end ones like the Volk Duralum that come with a "lock" nut.
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i just want ones that work so theieves can get to them as fast and does not stick out or draw away from my rims. I have the nismo lmgt4.

im also using the stock lug nuts too

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You do realize that none of them *really* work? Anybody but a amatuer thief will be able to get them off pretty easily. You're really only hoping to slow them down

As I mentioned before, I've been looking at the tuner style nuts/locks from Gorilla. They're small so they work with my Volk wheels. Because they are "inside" drive, you don't have the risk of scratching the wheels around the lugs like you do with a normal socket style.

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/products...image=5545.jpg

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YOu can use the Rays or Kics lugs sets. if you just want lock you can run Bull Lock....
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Brian - why doesn't Rays make the Duralum lightweights in a silver finish?
Old 07-23-2006 | 07:23 PM
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so many choices!

so what sizes do i need? I have nismo lmgt 18"

where can i find the volk wheel locks and lug nuts?

bull locks, how good are they. Like what davesZ said, none of them will deny theives but only slow them down.

sorry im very lost. I thought this would be a simple process of just buying some locks but i didnt know there are so much to consider, like shape and size, etc. Would be great it someone can help me out. Im just looking for wheel locks for under 50-100 bucks and lug nuts for 130 and under. Is there such thing as everything in one? Thanks!

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for LMGT4's the best ones ive found are the mcgard wheel locks... that is if you want to spend the least amount...they come in black to match your other lugs...

if you want to spend more... any of these work...

http://www.mynismo.com/categories/?id=2325
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Originally Posted by Volk350Z
YOu can use the Rays or Kics lugs sets. if you just want lock you can run Bull Lock....
YEP! ! ! They're mighty pretty too.
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how are the bull locks? Can they be broken easily? im planning on getting 2 sets of wheel locks. Anyone know where i can get them at for our cars?
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Breaking the lock is not the problem. I broke the key on my OEM (McGard) locks. To remove it, we hammered a 3/4" socket over the locking lug nut then used an air wrench to unscrew it.
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so basically any wheel lock are the same? I know the OEM ones can be broken easily, just wondering how the aftermarket one stacks up.
Old 07-25-2006 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason@Performance
for LMGT4's the best ones ive found are the mcgard wheel locks... that is if you want to spend the least amount...they come in black to match your other lugs...

if you want to spend more... any of these work...

http://www.mynismo.com/categories/?id=2325

Jason,

Price aside what is the best quality wheel lock on the market that will match the black lug nuts on my LMGT4's? Thanks
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personally I would stay away from Aluminum lugs/locks. They are much too soft and sooner or later will endup getting cross threaded or stripped. Wheels need to be torqued down to around 85 ft-lbs and steel is a much better option. Using an aluminum nut on a steel bolt is also not ideal as it could lead to galvanic corrosion due to the dissimilar metals. I use Mcgard lugs and locks, they are not too expensive and do the job.
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