anti theft lugs

shadoquad · 06-15-2010, 12:17 PM

I don't think wheel locks are worthless, but they're not going to deter a sincere and determined thief. Security is always about layers. Some petty thieves walk around just pulling door handles to see what's open, and only stay long enough in a victim car to toss it for loose change. Lock the doors? Ok, well if you have something fancy sitting out, some thief will break your car window and snatch it. Get an alarm? If said prize is valuable enough and the thief desperate enough, they'll risk it, especially if the car is parked in a prime location (dark, far from the house, etc).

WheelTrends · 06-15-2010, 12:24 PM

I thinks that locks are worth it, Its one more mission they have to go through to get your wheels. They will give up and go to the next guy that doesn't have them.

shabarivas · 06-15-2010, 12:37 PM

If someone wanted your wheels - a wheel lock aint stopping them

billydsz · 06-15-2010, 12:52 PM

If they want the wheels bad enough they can always just tow your car away. But the key is to make it as tough as possible for them. Park in crowded well lit areas when you are out. Wheel locks, alarms and even video surveillance (you would be surprised how cheap you can do this) are all good options. You can buy one of the CF card video cameras (less than $100) that record all day and mount it in a hidden spot near where you park (maybe in a tree or on your house). At least you will have something to show the police.

kenchan · 06-15-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billydsz

But the key is to make it as tough as possible for them. Park in crowded well lit areas when you are out.

kinda weak. get another car you can take.

daleks · 06-15-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ry244

P.S. anyone in the Long Island area want to start a wheel thief vigilante club??? We can just park our cars in bad areas at night and hide in the bushes. I have a great place to hide the bodies! I figure we can really clean this place up in a month or two!

Wheel locks are cheap in relation to your insurance deductible so go for it. More expensive options may not be worth it since the cost of the item is greater than the effective replacement cost. That said, just park your car in a dang garage and be done with it.

SigPapa226 · 06-15-2010, 08:25 PM

Wheel locks will not stop a big time operation, however they will deter the neighborhood punk trying to do a quick score on the spur of the moment.

They are worth the price, just for that.

Forrest · 06-15-2010, 08:24 PM

I was at my dealership for a oil change today. They told me some one came and stole the wheels off a 370z right on the lot and now they have wheel locks on all the Z's now.

He then noticed I didn't have any and offered to sell me some. I bought some thinking if this slows some one down by at least 10 seconds its worth it. If they are gonna get my wheels I hope its a bitch to do so.

trent1331 · 06-15-2010, 08:42 PM

Like everyone here has said, generic Nissan wheel locks wont deter many thefts.

06-15-2010, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
WheelTrends Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 20 Drives: 07 350Z Rep Power: 15	I thinks that locks are worth it, Its one more mission they have to go through to get your wheels. They will give up and go to the next guy that doesn't have them. __________________ AUTHORIZED DEALER : - ISS FORGED, Forged Specialties, Strasse Forged AND MANY MORE.. WWW.WHEELTRENDS.COM

06-15-2010, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	Wheel locks will not stop a big time operation, however they will deter the neighborhood punk trying to do a quick score on the spur of the moment. They are worth the price, just for that. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

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Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	I was at my dealership for a oil change today. They told me some one came and stole the wheels off a 370z right on the lot and now they have wheel locks on all the Z's now. He then noticed I didn't have any and offered to sell me some. I bought some thinking if this slows some one down by at least 10 seconds its worth it. If they are gonna get my wheels I hope its a bitch to do so. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

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06-15-2010, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I don't think wheel locks are worthless, but they're not going to deter a sincere and determined thief. Security is always about layers. Some petty thieves walk around just pulling door handles to see what's open, and only stay long enough in a victim car to toss it for loose change. Lock the doors? Ok, well if you have something fancy sitting out, some thief will break your car window and snatch it. Get an alarm? If said prize is valuable enough and the thief desperate enough, they'll risk it, especially if the car is parked in a prime location (dark, far from the house, etc).

06-15-2010, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	If someone wanted your wheels - a wheel lock aint stopping them

06-15-2010, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	If they want the wheels bad enough they can always just tow your car away. But the key is to make it as tough as possible for them. Park in crowded well lit areas when you are out. Wheel locks, alarms and even video surveillance (you would be surprised how cheap you can do this) are all good options. You can buy one of the CF card video cameras (less than $100) that record all day and mount it in a hidden spot near where you park (maybe in a tree or on your house). At least you will have something to show the police.

06-15-2010, 08:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Like everyone here has said, generic Nissan wheel locks wont deter many thefts.