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Locking Lug Bolts? |
914bub |
Aug 25 2014, 02:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
Hey guys. "Back in the day", I had locking lug nuts on my old Mustangs. As those of you who know,(who have lost a lug nut key), they can be a PITA to remove. They certainly aren't impossible to remove and companies like Snap On tools makes a tool just for that purpose. I also know it doesn't deter the bad guys,just slows them down a little and maybe deters the lazy one's.
After the "Mustang days" I swore I'd never use locking lug nuts again. I don't live in a super high crime area and don't often drive my cars to such places. Weeeellll Then I aquired what ,(to me anyway), are the "Holy grails" of wheels for my 914. I picked up a set of ATS classics that are in "new" condition,(with all four caps even)! My question is, are any of you using locking lug bolts? When I look at pictures of peoples cars on here I don't see anybody using them. I looked on Ebay and it looks like I can get a set of McGards for a reasonable price. Am I just being paranoid or should I toss a set on? Or do I just need four Pit bulls and some chains?! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. |
mepstein |
Aug 26 2014, 06:13 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Other than 914 and vw guys, the market is pretty limited. I don't worry about it. I'm sure the guys who steal wheels have all the removal tools on hand.
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eyesright |
Aug 26 2014, 06:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I bought some from Pelican for my '70 -6 conversion. They look great...maybe they will slow somebody down...a little...from stealing my...14" Fuchs...they are such a hot item aren't they?...now that I think about it......but, hey! they look great!
My '02 MR-2 came equipped with them for an (extra $45 or so). I lost the key last year and went to Toyota to get them removed. I thought about buying regular lug nuts thinking that the MR-2 is such a low production vehicle, thieves won't bother with them. The dealer suggested its not the car thieves who go after MR-2 wheels, its the punks who grab them and turn them in for $30 worth of scrap and who probably won't have the professional tools. That made sense so I bought a new set. I hope I can find my "key" when the -6 gets off the jack stands! |
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