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Old 12-12-2003, 08:37 AM
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For those with expensive wheels is there a problem with theft and if so how do you protect them? Thanks
Old 12-12-2003, 08:39 AM
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not trying to flame, so don't take it the wrong way.

1. Wheel Locks
2. Tilt sensor on your alarm

I am sure there are a few others though
Old 12-12-2003, 08:40 AM
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i run two diff wheel locks on each wheel hence you need two diff keys...i'm **** though
Old 12-13-2003, 09:18 PM
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im paraniod id get a diff set of locks for each lug ... 5 sets of 4
Old 12-13-2003, 11:57 PM
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Originally posted by DRFT_Z33
im paraniod id get a diff set of locks for each lug ... 5 sets of 4
I hope you guys know that wheel locks are not as strong as regular nuts, thus I would not run more then 1 lock per rim.

What I would do is 1. wheel lock 2. aftermarket alarm 3. try as best as you can to park in a "safer" location. 4. Hide your wheel lock key somewhere in your car that no one would look.

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Old 12-14-2003, 08:54 AM
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I also hope you know that locking nuts only require a socket and a hammer to get off. They are not strong metal.
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Won't people just steal the entire car rather than bother with the wheels? I don't read very often about someone just getting their wheels stolen..
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Happens all the time. Especially when the car is pretty hard to steal.
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