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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Would this be stupid...

I was wondering since I have OEM wheels and can't seem to find a definitive answer to which after market wheel locks would work on them, could I replace all the lugs with 5 different sets of OEM wheel locks?

I know it will not stop them but it may deter them...

Just wondering if doing this would be safe from a driving point of view.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Safe, but pain to change a wheel. But maybe that makes it better for theft. Not a real cheap option. Is theft of OEM wheels a problem in your area?

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I was wondering since I have OEM wheels and can't seem to find a definitive answer to which after market wheel locks would work on them, could I replace all the lugs with 5 different sets of OEM wheel locks?

I know it will not stop them but it may deter them...

Just wondering if doing this would be safe from a driving point of view.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxdOut
I was wondering since I have OEM wheels and can't seem to find a definitive answer to which after market wheel locks would work on them, could I replace all the lugs with 5 different sets of OEM wheel locks?

I know it will not stop them but it may deter them...

Just wondering if doing this would be safe from a driving point of view.
wheel locks are as sturdy as an OEM lug... and i've been doing this already but the tough part is just to find the right wheel lock key for the lock.... you got 1 in 5 chance to get it right the first time
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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From what i read on here, no aftermarket lugs will work with the OEM wheels. The stock lugs have a wider base that support the stock wheel, so thats the only way to go.

I would just change one or two of the lugs to oem locks, i think that will be deterrent enough?
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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No problem in my area, but then again I never leave it out overnight, but there is always a possiblity of leaving it out else where.

Thanks for the responses, I did not know if it would be safe to drive using all wheel lock. Guess I'll bit the bullet and get a few more sets.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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If the purpose of you doing that is solely to deter thieves, I'd get aftermarket alarm instead.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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or get a garage perhaps?
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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move out of the ghetto
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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steroid fed pitbull and alarm system
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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^ lmao. Get a tilt sensor added onto your factory alarm.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by aliiin
or get a garage perhaps?
Have one and that's were it's parked when I am home.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO
move out of the ghetto
No getto where I live
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Get the trunk monkey, seems to work amazing on this install vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geynA-JYDHE
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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what mikeyboy said. the price of four more sets of wheel locks comes close to a tilt/shock sensor.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteGhost
Get the trunk monkey, seems to work amazing on this install vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geynA-JYDHE
sure, it sounds like a good idea, but your car starts smelling like monkey.
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