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[Pcemkr]

Originally Posted by Hooy

Has it raised your payments?

No.. my insurance is cheap because I metro during the week, so I pay ~$400/6mo

[MRRwheels]

Hmmm ... if i can recall i can't remenber the last time ive seen a car on blocks do to stolen wheels, thiefs are smarter now is not like in the 80's or 90's, they just take your whole car or truck and not only take the wheels but your stereo,leather seats even your new scented pine tree. save your money.

[Hooy]

Originally Posted by Pcemkr

No.. my insurance is cheap because I metro during the week, so I pay ~$400/6mo

I will check with my Progressive agent, thanks for pointing this out!!

Originally Posted by MRRwheels

Hmmm ... if i can recall i can't remenber the last time ive seen a car on blocks do to stolen wheels, thiefs are smarter now is not like in the 80's or 90's, they just take your whole car or truck and not only take the wheels but your stereo,leather seats even your new scented pine tree. save your money.

The thieves in Houston aren't too bright, and I don't really have as much a problem with flat beds because I parallel park w/ other people at my house every night. With that said, would you still suggest getting standard locks?

[pimp4cheddar]

Originally Posted by Hooy

The other key stays with the dealer, which in my case is a local shop that I'm at all the time. If for any reason I had to use my personal key, thn yes it has to be resealed. And I can't rotate staggered anyways - in fact there is almost nothing I need to do anymore that requires removing the wheels, but that of course is short term thinking. Long term, I can see this being quite a hassle. That leads me to the argument of the Rimlox just being excellent locks regardless of the warranty. Normal locks are about $100? These would be $300 more - it's only the initial cost that bothers me, because even as standard wheel locks, they are excellent.

Ah...

I'm planning on buying some wheel locks and I've run across their site...but never looked into it.

$400 for wheel locks seem a tad bit much...the truth is...no matter what you do - they want it, they'll take it...flatbed and all!

How are/what makes their locks unbreakable?

I plan on just buying to different sets of locks and putting them on my car (total of about $150). It should delay the asshole trying to steal my wheels as much as possible...anything other than that...it's up to the stars and planets aligning...


Good luck and let me know what you do.

[Hooy]

Originally Posted by pimp4cheddar

Ah...

I'm planning on buying some wheel locks and I've run across their site...but never looked into it.

$400 for wheel locks seem a tad bit much...the truth is...no matter what you do - they want it, they'll take it...flatbed and all!

How are/what makes their locks unbreakable?

I plan on just buying to different sets of locks and putting them on my car (total of about $150). It should delay the asshole trying to steal my wheels as much as possible...anything other than that...it's up to the stars and planets aligning...


Good luck and let me know what you do.

They're so difficult to remove due to the random pattern and because the bolt is VERY recessed into the wheel face. It is the threaded screw part + cone seat and like 3mm of face. It's difficult to grab with anything.

But yeah, my thought is it will slow them down to the point where they leave.

[TSM330i]

I was going to suggest calling your insurance company also. It's going to be MUCH less than what Rimlox does.

I put a stud conversion kit on my car and when with Blox 7-sided titanium lugs. They come with a custom 7-sided socket because most lug nuts are either 6 or 8 sided so a standard socket won't fit. In essence, I have a "lock lug" for every one.

[VMRWheels]

For some $5,000 wheels, some good locks definitely will help you have peace of mind. It's always a possibility that a thief will get what they want in the end, but with the claims Rimlox makes, I don't think you have a whole lot to lose. In the end you'll have some locks that are backed with a guarantee you have already justified by the tone of your posts.

[Patrick303]

Playing devil's advocate, I have another thought. It looks like Rimlox was established in 2001. So 11 years running is pretty good, but what happens if the company goes under? You'll have a set of $400 wheel locks and no warranty protection.

They are cool looking locks tho. I can see how the recessed design would foil some of the usual tricks theives use, ie. hammering sockets onto them.

[Hooy]

Originally Posted by Patrick719

Playing devil's advocate, I have another thought. It looks like Rimlox was established in 2001. So 11 years running is pretty good, but what happens if the company goes under? You'll have a set of $400 wheel locks and no warranty protection.

They are cool looking locks tho. I can see how the recessed design would foil some of the usual tricks theives use, ie. hammering sockets onto them.

This is definitely something in the back of my mind. It then becomes "are these worth $400 as wheel locks alone?"

[Poderes1]

I have the Rimlox and it's the best investment I ever did. If you have expensive wheels like I do, it's well worth it.

[Poderes1]

The Rimlox for BMW are 2 piece locks. You have the main lock which is torqued in and the you have the 2nd piece that's a dummy cap which looks like the oem stud bolt. Thieves will not tell that the wheel has locks on it because the 2nd piece is a decoy so thieves won't tell. That's the good thing about them

[Hooy]

Originally Posted by Poderes1

I have the Rimlox and it's the best investment I ever did. If you have expensive wheels like I do, it's well worth it.

Hey, thanks for joining the dicussion!

Could you chime in on the key sealing process & have you ever had someone attempt theft with the Rimlox on?

[Poderes1]

With Rimlox you get 4 locks, 4 dummy caps ( the 2nd piece that will give it that oem stud bolt look ) and 2 keys ( 1 key stays with the authorized dealer and the other key, which is sealed, you stay with it). When the locks ate installed to the correct ft/lbs torque (typically 70 to 80 ft/lbs) the warranty goes into effect. You sign the paperwork along with the authorized dealer that did the installation of the locks, thereafter the paperwork gets faxed to Rimlox and the warranty goes immediately into effect.

Anytime you have to change tires, change brakes/rotors, or any suspension work, etc and you break the seal of your key, you must document the time, place, reason for breaking the seal and you must report it to Rimlox either by phone or email. They will contact the place where you get your work done immediately to let them know the correct ft/lbs in reinstalling the locks. Once locks are reinstalled you then send to Rimlox your key to get it resealed and they will send it back to you that way the warranty is still in effect.

No one has attempted to steal my wheels. As I mentioned if you are going to put $4K plus wheels on your ride, you might as well make the investment of these great locks. I have done my research on them and found them to be reputable. You can go wrong when you are guaranteed new wheels and tires when a company stands by their product.

[Hooy]

Originally Posted by Poderes1

With Rimlox you get 4 locks, 4 dummy caps ( the 2nd piece that will give it that oem stud bolt look ) and 2 keys ( 1 key stays with the authorized dealer and the other key, which is sealed, you stay with it). When the locks ate installed to the correct ft/lbs torque (typically 70 to 80 ft/lbs) the warranty goes into effect. You sign the paperwork along with the authorized dealer that did the installation of the locks, thereafter the paperwork gets faxed to Rimlox and the warranty goes immediately into effect.

Anytime you have to change tires, change brakes/rotors, or any suspension work, etc and you break the seal of your key, you must document the time, place, reason for breaking the seal and you must report it to Rimlox either by phone or email. They will contact the place where you get your work done immediately to let them know the correct ft/lbs in reinstalling the locks. Once locks are reinstalled you then send to Rimlox your key to get it resealed and they will send it back to you that way the warranty is still in effect.

No one has attempted to steal my wheels. As I mentioned if you are going to put $4K plus wheels on your ride, you might as well make the investment of these great locks. I have done my research on them and found them to be reputable. You can go wrong when you are guaranteed new wheels and tires when a company stands by their product.

Thanks for sharing. How's their service? And how long did it take for yours to arrive from the point of order?

[pimp4cheddar]

Originally Posted by Poderes1

With Rimlox you get 4 locks, 4 dummy caps ( the 2nd piece that will give it that oem stud bolt look ) and 2 keys ( 1 key stays with the authorized dealer and the other key, which is sealed, you stay with it). When the locks ate installed to the correct ft/lbs torque (typically 70 to 80 ft/lbs) the warranty goes into effect. You sign the paperwork along with the authorized dealer that did the installation of the locks, thereafter the paperwork gets faxed to Rimlox and the warranty goes immediately into effect.

Anytime you have to change tires, change brakes/rotors, or any suspension work, etc and you break the seal of your key, you must document the time, place, reason for breaking the seal and you must report it to Rimlox either by phone or email. They will contact the place where you get your work done immediately to let them know the correct ft/lbs in reinstalling the locks. Once locks are reinstalled you then send to Rimlox your key to get it resealed and they will send it back to you that way the warranty is still in effect.

No one has attempted to steal my wheels. As I mentioned if you are going to put $4K plus wheels on your ride, you might as well make the investment of these great locks. I have done my research on them and found them to be reputable. You can go wrong when you are guaranteed new wheels and tires when a company stands by their product.

It's great to hear this...especially since it's coming from someone who has them installed!

How much did you end up paying for the Rimlox? Can the dealer be any dealer...or do they have to be approved by Rimlox?

[Poderes1]

I ordered my locks last minute when I got my wheels because I took time to do research. I got them through the same distributor that I purchased my wheels from. I did not pay 400 for them. More like 325. Being from FL I got them in less than a week. Rimlox is based in Tampa. As far as their service, it's excellent. They are on point and they are very informative with any questions that you may have.

[#Tee]

omg that sounds like alot of work!? I remove my wheels all the time for suspension work or tire replacement or just visual inspection. Its like just steal my wheels already lol.