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Old 02-23-2009, 05:13 PM
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Best Wheel Locks...

All these threads about stolen wheels...

... what's the best wheel lock?

And don't say garage!

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Old 02-23-2009, 05:14 PM
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good wheel locks will run you 200-300 dollars
Old 02-23-2009, 05:27 PM
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I think the key thing is... Wheels locks are only a preventative measure. If they want the wheels, they will get them.
Old 02-23-2009, 05:34 PM
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^^ yea, but if you get good ones which will be annoying to cut off for them

they will skip your car for another one
Old 02-23-2009, 05:45 PM
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Volk Formula Nut Set FTW. It would be a beyitch to get my wheels off

But yeah, still possible.
Old 02-23-2009, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by aliiin
good wheel locks will run you 200-300 dollars
Dont care how much, as long as it works!
Old 02-23-2009, 08:37 PM
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Get a dog! They are great deterrents.
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just get another wheel lock set (so u'll have 2 keys)
Old 02-23-2009, 10:34 PM
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i wouldnt waste the $. if someone wants your wheels, they will take them.
Old 02-24-2009, 01:40 AM
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just got a set of 20", and was going to buy a set of wheel locks. The guy told me don't waste my money. He'll sell it if I still want it. So I end up not getting any. knock on wood.
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Originally Posted by w0ady
i wouldnt waste the $. if someone wants your wheels, they will take them.
but at least it will slow them down....which makes them more vulnerable to people seeing them...
Old 02-24-2009, 02:58 AM
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Get locks and alarms.
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aftermarket alarm
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Get a trunk monkey...

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Originally Posted by Gamedog
Volk Formula Nut Set FTW. It would be a beyitch to get my wheels off

But yeah, still possible.
urs are those lugs with the colour inserts, they look easy to take off....lol

well, too me they do.....


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