Wheels Locks

semtex · 01-24-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedworks

The dealer put locks on my new 370z and they were a Nissan part number and were McGards. They looked very similar to the sizing of the stocks lugs. Your dealer should be able to help you.

Which wheels do you have? The 18" that come w/o the sport pkg? Or the 19" Rays that come w. the SP?

speedworks · 01-24-2009, 05:30 PM

19" Rays

semtex · 01-24-2009, 05:39 PM

^^ Any chance you have the plastic pkg the locks came in? If so, can you provide the part number? I went to the parts counter last week and they said they didn't even show any locks for the 370Z, other than the ones that are supposed to fit all Nissans. But I took a lock off my wife's Murano and tried it with the Rays. I didn't fit right because it doesn't have that big washer/collar thing to seat correctly. (See the pics I posted earlier in the thread.) So I'm really curious to see what they put on your wheels. Any chance you could pull one off and take a pic?

speedworks · 01-24-2009, 05:50 PM

I don't have the package, it was thrown away (at the dealer). All I can suggest is call the dealer 401-232-2800, and inquire with them. I actually don't have the car yet, as I pick it up Monday (awaiting the license plate).

G in ny · 01-24-2009, 07:20 PM

Ok here we go.

People will say Mcard and Gorillla or the factory wheels locks. But I say hell no. Those are so common and can easily be broken into.

I say get your self a set of ray lugs or my personal favorite

Volk Racing Formula Nut Set

Volk Racing Formula Lug Nuts Feature:
- Full floating anodized aluminum head for a secure head and to prevent wheel scratches.
- Unique Chrome Manadium Body shape for high strength.
- 7 sided heptagonal shape with a special internal drive (included) for security.
- Removable anodized aluminum cap with key (included) for added security.
They run about $250! but these will never be broken into!
Save your self stress and money and get these!!!!!!!

nogoodname · 01-24-2009, 08:12 PM

^^ wowsers...those look awesome, does it come with 20 lugs for all lugs?

only 15 in the pics...lol

I really like how you gotta screw in the bolt heads and then use the main socket...to take them on or off............if i'm getting it right

speedworks · 01-24-2009, 08:15 PM

Look at the fittings, they all look like hex fittings? If so, those are way easier. Honestly, I am not worried about these wheels getting stolen - I got the wheel locks for free. If they do go (which I doubt because I don't park in areas that will allow that (garaged mostly), it would be a perfect excuse to go aftermarket (and have insurance pay for it).

nogoodname · 01-24-2009, 08:21 PM

^^ those are only there when you need to take them on or off, other wise...you can remove the hex's.....so theres nothing left

even with the hex's part out, i could still remove these lugs....but i won't say....lol

nogoodname · 01-24-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G in ny

Ok here we go.

People will say Mcard and Gorillla or the factory wheels locks. But I say hell no. Those are so common and can easily be broken into.

I say get your self a set of ray lugs or my personal favorite

Volk Racing Formula Nut Set

Volk Racing Formula Lug Nuts Feature:
- Full floating anodized aluminum head for a secure head and to prevent wheel scratches.
- Unique Chrome Manadium Body shape for high strength.
- 7 sided heptagonal shape with a special internal drive (included) for security.
- Removable anodized aluminum cap with key (included) for added security.
They run about $250! but these will never be broken into!
Save your self stress and money and get these!!!!!!!

"Note: These are TAPERED lug nuts designed for use with aftermarket wheels. They are not to be used on OEM wheels. Please check which lug nut type your wheels use before installing."

with this lug design, like the part that touches the rim is like a cone....... it's no no for stock rims....i've seen a G37 19" rim shred off the rotor.......... such an ugly picture to see... need the flat lugs for stockers

speedworks · 01-24-2009, 08:31 PM

Yeah, but isn't the key a hex fitting as well? It looks like both the key and the other attachment have a hex look. I am pretty sure those are for show, and not for locking. The idea is you can change out the colors of the fitting.

nogoodname · 01-24-2009, 08:36 PM

^^ but the Hex's have threads, how could a hex fit in a circular threading to remove the wheel, it would take a lot of hammering...lol

speedworks · 01-24-2009, 08:40 PM

Look at the 'bigger' key, it has a hex and is show in the lugnut

nogoodname · 01-24-2009, 08:45 PM

^^ I see what you mean...lol.....it's a piece of dodo now....I take back the awesome comment...

semtex · 01-25-2009, 09:21 AM

Guys, I talked to my wheel and tire guy. Had him take a look at the lugs that come with the 19" Rays. He says that the part number we need (for McGards) is 21153. Here's a link, and you can click on the photo. It looks right to me.

Wheel Locks and Centercap Locks - Shank Style - McGard: Innovative Security Products

Minicobra1 · 01-25-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Guys, I talked to my wheel and tire guy. Had him take a look at the lugs that come with the 19" Rays. He says that the part number we need (for McGards) is 21153. Here's a link, and you can click on the photo. It looks right to me.

Wheel Locks and Centercap Locks - Shank Style - McGard: Innovative Security Products

The picture that you posted earlier looks to be a cone seat, this part number is for a shank style. Is he sure about that part #, I'm confused now

01-24-2009, 05:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	^^ Any chance you have the plastic pkg the locks came in? If so, can you provide the part number? I went to the parts counter last week and they said they didn't even show any locks for the 370Z, other than the ones that are supposed to fit all Nissans. But I took a lock off my wife's Murano and tried it with the Rays. I didn't fit right because it doesn't have that big washer/collar thing to seat correctly. (See the pics I posted earlier in the thread.) So I'm really curious to see what they put on your wheels. Any chance you could pull one off and take a pic? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-24-2009, 08:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Yeah, but isn't the key a hex fitting as well? It looks like both the key and the other attachment have a hex look. I am pretty sure those are for show, and not for locking. The idea is you can change out the colors of the fitting. Last edited by speedworks; 01-24-2009 at 08:34 PM.

01-25-2009, 09:21 AM	#29 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Guys, I talked to my wheel and tire guy. Had him take a look at the lugs that come with the 19" Rays. He says that the part number we need (for McGards) is 21153. Here's a link, and you can click on the photo. It looks right to me. Wheel Locks and Centercap Locks - Shank Style - McGard: Innovative Security Products __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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01-24-2009, 05:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	19" Rays

01-24-2009, 05:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	I don't have the package, it was thrown away (at the dealer). All I can suggest is call the dealer 401-232-2800, and inquire with them. I actually don't have the car yet, as I pick it up Monday (awaiting the license plate).

01-24-2009, 07:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 228	Ok here we go. People will say Mcard and Gorillla or the factory wheels locks. But I say hell no. Those are so common and can easily be broken into. I say get your self a set of ray lugs or my personal favorite Volk Racing Formula Nut Set Volk Racing Formula Lug Nuts Feature: - Full floating anodized aluminum head for a secure head and to prevent wheel scratches. - Unique Chrome Manadium Body shape for high strength. - 7 sided heptagonal shape with a special internal drive (included) for security. - Removable anodized aluminum cap with key (included) for added security. They run about $250! but these will never be broken into! Save your self stress and money and get these!!!!!!!

01-24-2009, 08:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ wowsers...those look awesome, does it come with 20 lugs for all lugs? only 15 in the pics...lol I really like how you gotta screw in the bolt heads and then use the main socket...to take them on or off............if i'm getting it right

01-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Look at the fittings, they all look like hex fittings? If so, those are way easier. Honestly, I am not worried about these wheels getting stolen - I got the wheel locks for free. If they do go (which I doubt because I don't park in areas that will allow that (garaged mostly), it would be a perfect excuse to go aftermarket (and have insurance pay for it).

01-24-2009, 08:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ those are only there when you need to take them on or off, other wise...you can remove the hex's.....so theres nothing left even with the hex's part out, i could still remove these lugs....but i won't say....lol

01-24-2009, 08:36 PM	#26 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ but the Hex's have threads, how could a hex fit in a circular threading to remove the wheel, it would take a lot of hammering...lol

01-24-2009, 08:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Look at the 'bigger' key, it has a hex and is show in the lugnut

01-24-2009, 08:45 PM	#28 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ I see what you mean...lol.....it's a piece of dodo now....I take back the awesome comment...