Need Wheel Locks?

Kid Eh · 11-09-2014, 04:33 PM

Once again I stripped one of my OEM wheel locks getting it off to change into my winters. Those things are completely useless. Second year in a row I've had to replace them. I torque my bolts perfectly. The regular bolts come off like butter. But those f'in OEM locks are always a pain in the ass. This time I searched for an alternative and found something that has great reviews. Then I found them on Amazon.ca for $12.00!!!!!!! Regular $60.00!!! So if you need a set....

http://www.amazon.ca/McGard-27178-Ch...s=McGard+27178

dassub · 11-09-2014, 04:43 PM

I've had the exact opposite experience.
With McGard locks on my old Audi, the key would strip all the time.. they're aluminum or something.. got rid of them after ordering an extra pair overnight for way more than they're worth.
With the BMW OEM locks, I've never had issues. Are you using a torque wrench?

Kid Eh · 11-09-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dassub

I've had the exact opposite experience.
With McGard locks on my old Audi, the key would strip all the time.. they're aluminum or something.. got rid of them after ordering an extra pair overnight for way more than they're worth.
With the BMW OEM locks, I've never had issues. Are you using a torque wrench?

Really? Well for $12.00 they're worth a shot. Yes I use a torque wrench at the recommended setting.

playground · 11-09-2014, 05:52 PM

The lock heads and key is very slippery. Be-careful when torquing and carefully seating the key properly. It slips and strips very easily.

vazyx · 11-24-2014, 05:35 PM

We removed ours from both cars. Too much of a pain.

bimmergixxer · 11-25-2014, 07:43 PM

Price is 46.74 now

maxgohan · 11-26-2014, 01:43 AM

Don't torque down the wheel locks the same as the other bolts,
I would just hand torque them tight and maybe a lil bit past tight, certainly not full torque as the other bolts

4 out of 5 torqued to spec will hold the wheels no problem

paintballdude05 · 11-26-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmergixxer

Price is 46.74 now

This, damn and it was Prime eligible too!

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playground Lieutenant 33 Rep 473 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	The lock heads and key is very slippery. Be-careful when torquing and carefully seating the key properly. It slips and strips very easily. __________________ Become like water my friend.
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vazyx New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Lemans/Saddle Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: KW area iTrader: (0)	We removed ours from both cars. Too much of a pain.
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maxgohan Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 245 Posts Drives: pre-lci e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Don't torque down the wheel locks the same as the other bolts, I would just hand torque them tight and maybe a lil bit past tight, certainly not full torque as the other bolts 4 out of 5 torqued to spec will hold the wheels no problem
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