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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Please sound off as to what type of wheel locks you have and your opinions of them, price, looks, security, etc.

I haven't purchased any yet, that's why I am wondering what you guys think are the best/worst locks.
Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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I prefer and have McGaurd
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 04:09 AM
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I just ordered 5 sets of the gorilla guard II locks today. yeah i know having 5 different keys will be a pita to deal with, but realistically, how often do you take your wheels off?

anyways, i chose them because of the security features. External key with that sleeve that goes around it making it doublely hard to hammer a socket over it. I don't remember who said it before, but they're right saying that it would be easier to steal the car than it would to jack the wheels, especially with each lug having a lock on it.
Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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you do realize I watched a guy with an electric drill pull off a wheel lock that was broken by torqueing down the clamp on the front enough to grab the lock?

1 wheel lock, or 5, if somebody wants your wheels, they're coming off.

I have 1 Mcgard wheel lock set and 1 gorilla set, only because I got the gorilla set for peanuts and the Mcgard wheel lock came with my spline drive lugs set.

When I autocross I put on the the 8 other spline drive lugs I have because some people take their wheels off, a lot.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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I have mcgard myself.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Yeah, I have never seen a lock you cant remove if you want to. It is a quick deterent for those opportunistic theives, but someone serious about it will have them off in no time.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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i have 1 set of Gorilla lugs. i park my car outside every night. wheels havent or even attempted to be stolen yet.

it allows me to sleep easier i guess
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I just went around to every tire shop and no one has mcgard or gorilla locks for tuner wheels.

Looking online...
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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I received Gorilla locks with my Drag rims and tires. My car is still being fixed however, so I have yet to have any experience with them.
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