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Old 03-12-2007, 06:37 AM
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Stock Wheel Lock

I had to take off my wheels this weekend to paint my calipers, and on the last wheel my Wheel Lock got stripped and I couldn't get the wheel off. Does anyone know where I can get one? Thanks
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send an email to mcgard, they are the ones that manufacture it. you might need to send them a pic so you can order the correct one.
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When you first got your car, there should be a package with it that gives ya a re-order card and lock number.
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The dealer would have a set of keys too. You could drive it up there and have them take it off for you.
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I bought the car used and none of the paperwork for the wheel lock is there ........how much does a new one cost?
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Originally Posted by Barcoolm
I bought the car used and none of the paperwork for the wheel lock is there ........how much does a new one cost?
$14 with shipping last time I had to order one
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I took off the locks and am running with five normal lugs. I prefer it this way.
Old 03-13-2007, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
I took off the locks and am running with five normal lugs. I prefer it this way.
Why?
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Thanks alot guys...I took a picture and sent it to mcgard and its on the way!!
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id get rid of them if i were you. my locking lugs AND the key both stripped. i had to bang it off and completely ruin the lug and key. i threw em away after that.
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Originally Posted by Barcoolm
Thanks alot guys...I took a picture and sent it to mcgard and its on the way!!
I do not think you can do that.
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Originally Posted by Icemark
$14 with shipping last time I had to order one
they increased their price already

10.49 for the Lock
14.99 for the Key

Plus Shipping

Heh, Lucky I had the *Original* card that came with my car, so I got myself some keys and lock for the old price
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Originally Posted by nycgps
Heh, Lucky I had the *Original* card that came with my car, so I got myself some keys and lock for the old price
Really? I ordered a spare key right after I got my car. Sent in the card and a check.

Got the key, along with a bill for another dollar to cover a price increase.

That's when I realized that the cars come with all regular lug nuts, and the locks are added by the dealer. Next time I'm there I'm going to ask for the four lug nuts they took off. Betcha they've got a bucket full somewhere.

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Originally Posted by snizzle
Why?
The locks really don't do much if someone wants to steal your wheels, but it does make it a much bigger pain to remove your wheels. My wheels come off pretty much every month for whatever reason so I like the convenience.
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
The locks really don't do much if someone wants to steal your wheels, but it does make it a much bigger pain to remove your wheels.
Yep, exactly. Let alone if some bozo ruins your lock nut with an impact wrench and you notice it only later on when you want to remove your wheel but can't because of a busted lock nut (or key).
They are utterly useless.
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If you REALLY want to steal a set of rims, the locks will NOT stop you. With a hammer, you can get a t-bar onto it just like a regular lug. Can do it almost as fast as using the key.
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Basic vibe I'm feeling is not to park anywhere that the chances of someone stealing your wheels is greater than normal... not much else you can do but worry.
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
The locks really don't do much if someone wants to steal your wheels, but it does make it a much bigger pain to remove your wheels. My wheels come off pretty much every month for whatever reason so I like the convenience.
I see. I don't have that problem. I've taken the wheels off once in 3 years.
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Originally Posted by ken-x8
Really? I ordered a spare key right after I got my car. Sent in the card and a check.

Got the key, along with a bill for another dollar to cover a price increase.

That's when I realized that the cars come with all regular lug nuts, and the locks are added by the dealer. Next time I'm there I'm going to ask for the four lug nuts they took off. Betcha they've got a bucket full somewhere.

Ken
I got mine at the old price, there was a notice on the thing said that price has increased, but didnt charge me extra tho.

maybe it was a nice chick who handled my order
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Originally Posted by AdRoCK3217
If you REALLY want to steal a set of rims, the locks will NOT stop you. With a hammer, you can get a t-bar onto it just like a regular lug. Can do it almost as fast as using the key.
same could be said for all kinds of locks

if one wants to steal ur ****, yes it still could be done no matter what.

Locks/Protections are here to slow down the process, even by 1 minute its still better than nothing.
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