Fellow Z owners: A call for help.

Chuck33079 · 09-27-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Not trying to speculate but if the BBS wheels were left alone I'd be wondering if it was him or his buddies.

Back to the topic. I would highly advise against putting on four spares. They aren't rated for that kind of use and stability at an speed would be scary. Even if it were for a 15 minute drive. I'd grab some cash, find the wheels you want, have tires mounted and balanced and grab a guy with a truck to take them to your car and get them on asap.

Good luck man. My best.

I read the first post like he needed 4 spares just to get the car up on a tow truck (flatbed, I hope) to get it to the shop to make sure nothing else got dicked up.

Tazicon · 09-27-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I read the first post like he needed 4 spares just to get the car up on a tow truck (flatbed, I hope) to get it to the shop to make sure nothing else got dicked up.

Bingo

chii370 · 09-30-2013, 07:53 AM

Omg dude, im sorry. I would jump to give u a spare but as stated before 4 isnt a good idea lol. Such is the POS world we live in, X50 on the POS factor for choosing to live in the city lol.

dmhenderson · 09-27-2013, 12:22 PM

I have a donut on an enki rim that I'm not using that you are welcome to borrow.

eastwest2300 · 09-27-2013, 01:32 PM

You guys think its a good idea to put on a nice set again after the first set was stolen, theres a good chance it could happen again...just my personal opinion.

Tigger · 09-27-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

You guys think its a good idea to put on a nice set again after the first set was stolen, theres a good chance it could happen again...just my personal opinion.

Yes.

Voice59 · 09-27-2013, 01:41 PM

Wheel locks dude. ALL my wheels have 2 wheel locks on them. It's definitely a deterrence and a prevention measure in itself.

dmhenderson · 09-27-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

Wheel locks dude. ALL my wheels have 2 wheel locks on them. It's definitely a deterrence and a prevention measure in itself.

Yeah no it isn't. Professional wheel thieves will always have a master set. Hell, most shops have a master key they can use on your wheels so long as they know what the pattern looks like.
If a professional thief really wants your wheels, they're going to get them.

The best deterrent is a car alarm with a tilt sensor.

Man if someone stole my wheels, I'd go get Volk G2s or maybe GT-R wheels.

Voice59 · 09-27-2013, 02:00 PM

Well technically nothing is a deterrent to a professional anything. But 40 wheel locks in all is definitely something someone doesn't want to go through. For that last post... I meant each "nut" has 2 wheel locks.

eastwest2300 · 09-27-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

Well technically nothing is a deterrent to a professional anything. But 40 wheel locks in all is definitely something someone doesn't want to go through. For that last post... I meant each "nut" has 2 wheel locks.

Hey man, Im interested in running 2 locks as well, can you point me in the right direction? what do you recommend?

Voice59 · 09-27-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Hey man, Im interested in running 2 locks as well, can you point me in the right direction? what do you recommend?

This is what I have. Two keys required for each nut. And they drive from the inside so they don't ruin your wheels with accidental scratches or rubs from whatever tool is used.

eastwest2300 · 09-27-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

This is what I have. Two keys required for each nut. And they drive from the inside so they don't ruin your wheels with accidental scratches or rubs from whatever tool is used.

thank you bro!

dmhenderson · 09-27-2013, 02:04 PM

Just buy a 2nd set from Nissan. They're like $50 for 4 + key.

Voice59 · 09-27-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Just buy a 2nd set from Nissan. They're like $50 for 4 + key.

Yeah that was my mistake DM. I meant each nut..so 20 in all have 2 locks a piece.

eastwest2300 · 09-27-2013, 02:24 PM

Thanks DM

09-27-2013, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I have a donut on an enki rim that I'm not using that you are welcome to borrow. __________________

09-27-2013, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,019 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684551	You guys think its a good idea to put on a nice set again after the first set was stolen, theres a good chance it could happen again...just my personal opinion. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-27-2013, 02:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Well technically nothing is a deterrent to a professional anything. But 40 wheel locks in all is definitely something someone doesn't want to go through. For that last post... I meant each "nut" has 2 wheel locks. eastwest2300 likes this.

09-27-2013, 02:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Just buy a 2nd set from Nissan. They're like $50 for 4 + key. __________________

09-27-2013, 02:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,019 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684551	Thanks DM __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-30-2013, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	Omg dude, im sorry. I would jump to give u a spare but as stated before 4 isnt a good idea lol. Such is the POS world we live in, X50 on the POS factor for choosing to live in the city lol.

09-27-2013, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Wheel locks dude. ALL my wheels have 2 wheel locks on them. It's definitely a deterrence and a prevention measure in itself.

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