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Old 09-04-2010, 01:24 PM
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I had the same thing happen to me. I brought the car to the dealer and the nut was replaced.
Old 09-04-2010, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver2010
I had the same thing happen to me. I brought the car to the dealer and the nut was replaced.
Are you in the NY area?
Old 09-05-2010, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnEnglish
Someone taking off the lock nut so the wheels are easier to steal later on?
I think you nailed it. I wouldn't be surprised if it's linked to that repair place... they have access to the unlocking socket, the customer's address and car info, they pass it on to interested parties...
Old 09-05-2010, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TinsleyC
I think you nailed it. I wouldn't be surprised if it's linked to that repair place... they have access to the unlocking socket, the customer's address and car info, they pass it on to interested parties...
why would they only prep one wheel to be stolen? this would make sense if all the locks were missing but since its only one, i dont think its any sort of wheel stealing conspiracy
Old 09-05-2010, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ShyTown91
why would they only prep one wheel to be stolen?
Because it makes for some good Internet conspiracy fodder.

"Jimmy...it's Joe down at Tire Shack...I have an ugly stock G37 rim, yours for the taking. The other three will require at least 3 additional seconds to remove the lock nuts if you're willing to take the risk..."
Old 09-05-2010, 01:11 PM
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More than likely the person installing the locking nut forgot to torque it down, or something about not getting the key engaged properly. Either that or the nuts themselves have a problem with the thread quality.
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