Wheels Locks

semtex · 01-25-2009, 08:37 PM

You know. . . that's actually not such a bad idea. LOL!

nogoodname · 01-25-2009, 08:41 PM

when the car is new...the rims are hot....sell them to the local Honda/Acura peeps for big bucks......before they get old and common

dad · 01-25-2009, 08:56 PM

I can't find a good positive, reliable answer.

I'll search more later, it's time for dinner.

Minicobra1 · 01-26-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Bottom line - I've got a set of the shank-style McGards on order. I should have them by Wednesday, and I'll let everyone know if they work or not. I'll be the guinea-pig on this one. ;-) If it does in fact require a tapered tip, then when I try to put the McGards on, they just won't go in all the way. If they go in all the way and I can torque them down smoothly and properly, then we're good to go.

Thanks for being the Guinea-Pig :-) Let us know how it works out .

I may pull off one of the lugs tomorrow and look at the rim, if the area is flat in the lug hole, then we should be ok. Maybe the conical portion at the tip is just to help guide it into the hole. Man, that just sounds nasty lol

Braden

Minicobra1 · 01-26-2009, 04:34 AM

Ok, somewhat un-related questions, but then it does refer to the lugs.

I'm probably going to keep the 19" Rays on there for awhile, if I do change them out, it will be one of the last mods. I will end up doing coil overs, intake, exhaust first. Has anyone ever used or considered going with a 5mm or 10mm spacer to get the wheels more flush with the fenderwells? Nothing too drastic, just a small amount. If I do this, will the stock lugs handle a small increase in spacing. Is this just a dumb idea? Thanks!

Braden

G in ny · 01-26-2009, 06:04 AM

I still say oem locks are garbage I see 37 wheels get stolen with them on all the time. Volks,Rays,Kics, Work, Project Mu all those locks are top notch and worth every penny. Trust me I own a g35 and live in new york

semtex · 01-26-2009, 08:28 AM

^^We're not trying to track down OEM locks (at least I'm not).

semtex · 01-26-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Ok, somewhat un-related questions, but then it does refer to the lugs.

I'm probably going to keep the 19" Rays on there for awhile, if I do change them out, it will be one of the last mods. I will end up doing coil overs, intake, exhaust first. Has anyone ever used or considered going with a 5mm or 10mm spacer to get the wheels more flush with the fenderwells? Nothing too drastic, just a small amount. If I do this, will the stock lugs handle a small increase in spacing. Is this just a dumb idea? Thanks!

Braden

I've given this idea some thought, but I haven't searched for part numbers yet. How about you be the guinea-pig for the spacers, seeing how I'm being the gp for the locks?

Oh btw, the lug hole area IS flat. So has long as the hole doesn't taper in (i.e., get narrower), then it shouldn't matter whether the tip is flat vs. conical. But I'll know for sure soon enough!

shumby · 01-26-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by G in ny

I still say oem locks are garbage I see 37 wheels get stolen with them on all the time. Volks,Rays,Kics, Work, Project Mu all those locks are top notch and worth every penny. Trust me I own a g35 and live in new york

All wheel locks can be taken off if the thief wants your wheels.

semtex · 01-27-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

All wheel locks can be taken off if the thief wants your wheels.

Agreed. Really, wheel locks are only good as a deterrent against thieves looking for a quick, easy opportunity. And a lot of the time, that's enough, because most thieves are lazy (which is why they don't bother working for a living like the rest of us). It's like putting locks on luggage. If someone wants in your bag, they're going to get in -- they can just slice it open with a knife or something. But for a thief looking to be (a) quick and (b) discrete, a lock will most likely make him move on to an easier target. My wife didn't believe in luggage locks, then she had to go on a business trip to Paris, and when she got home, she discovered that some sicko baggage handler at Charles Degaulle went and took all her soiled undergarments and pantyhose. Just the dirty ones.

Leave it to the French!

nogoodname · 01-27-2009, 09:51 AM

^^ wheel locks are there just to make it longer to steel the rims....... just like steering wheel locks..... sometimes it's not worth the time, so they pass

semtex · 01-28-2009, 02:32 PM

Folks, the McGard 21153 locks I ordered came in, and they fit perfectly. So for those of you trying to figure out what locks fit the 19" stock Rays, this is the part no. you want (if you want McGards, that is).

Minicobra1 · 01-29-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Folks, the McGard 21153 locks I ordered came in, and they fit perfectly. So for those of you trying to figure out what locks fit the 19" stock Rays, this is the part no. you want (if you want McGards, that is).

Thanks!!!

TerribleONE · 01-29-2009, 05:53 AM

thanks for tryin those out.. ^

tvfreakazoid · 01-29-2009, 10:16 AM

Thanks, much appreciated.

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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	^^We're not trying to track down OEM locks (at least I'm not). __________________ "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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01-25-2009, 08:41 PM	#47 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	when the car is new...the rims are hot....sell them to the local Honda/Acura peeps for big bucks......before they get old and common

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Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Ok, somewhat un-related questions, but then it does refer to the lugs. I'm probably going to keep the 19" Rays on there for awhile, if I do change them out, it will be one of the last mods. I will end up doing coil overs, intake, exhaust first. Has anyone ever used or considered going with a 5mm or 10mm spacer to get the wheels more flush with the fenderwells? Nothing too drastic, just a small amount. If I do this, will the stock lugs handle a small increase in spacing. Is this just a dumb idea? Thanks! Braden

01-26-2009, 06:04 AM	#51 (permalink)
G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 228	I still say oem locks are garbage I see 37 wheels get stolen with them on all the time. Volks,Rays,Kics, Work, Project Mu all those locks are top notch and worth every penny. Trust me I own a g35 and live in new york

01-27-2009, 09:51 AM	#56 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ wheel locks are there just to make it longer to steel the rims....... just like steering wheel locks..... sometimes it's not worth the time, so they pass

01-29-2009, 05:53 AM	#59 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	thanks for tryin those out.. ^