5 Spoke Alloy Wheels - questions
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5 Spoke Alloy Wheels - questions
I'm thinking about getting the 5 spoke alloy wheels from the dealer and I have a couple of questions. I'm looking at the picture of the wheel and i can't see where the bolts are. Are they hidden behind that center cap or something ? My other question is, do you think it's a good idea or necessary to get the wheel locks ? When I called the dealer to inquire, the guy said that some people are annoyed by them and if you lose the key, you can't get the wheels off. Any opinions ? Thanks.
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Ok thanks. I'm seeing some you tube videos on how easy it is to circumvent the wheel locks, and you can even buy an emergency kit to do so at Pep Boys. That makes me think that a person who is in the business of stealing wheels would not have too much difficulty doing so.
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#1. Don't spend dealership prices on OEM rims, when you can get something cooler aftermarket, unless your budget only allows re-use of 16" OEM rubber.
#2. It not the odds, it's the stakes. Even if they're $100 for 4 locks, which they won't be unless you replace with a all new lug nuts + locks set, consider the opportunity cost in effort/frustration, time and cost if just one wheel + tire gets boosted...
Also, compare dealership prices with, say, TRDSparks because they OEM-discount and, even with shipping, you may beat +state-tax pricing...
#2. It not the odds, it's the stakes. Even if they're $100 for 4 locks, which they won't be unless you replace with a all new lug nuts + locks set, consider the opportunity cost in effort/frustration, time and cost if just one wheel + tire gets boosted...
Also, compare dealership prices with, say, TRDSparks because they OEM-discount and, even with shipping, you may beat +state-tax pricing...
Last edited by GDubya; 04-09-2016 at 01:03 AM.
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