Aftermarket Wheel Locks

AWe92cal · 08-20-2010, 01:14 AM

What aftermarket wheel locks are you guys using for your wheels? No one wants thousands of dollars to go to waste.. so what are you spending to protect this from happening? Thanks in advance

02themax · 08-20-2010, 01:51 PM

I'm using McGards, got them from Zoeb at wheeldude.com

VMRWheels · 08-20-2010, 03:11 PM

RAD Locks are a popular choice for most BMW and Audi guys.

http://www.radusadirect.com/

-Charles@VMRWheels

stressdoc · 08-20-2010, 04:02 PM

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AWe92cal · 08-20-2010, 11:52 PM

thanks guys.. anyone used the project kics DPS lugs?

1QuikWS6 · 08-22-2010, 09:05 AM

Another vote for McGard. I've been using them for 35 yrs without a problem - didn't see any reason to stop now.

Cheapest price I found on them was here with FREE shipping:

http://www.amazon.com/McGard-27178-C...481494&sr=8-10

They have Black and Silver version. I liked the fact that the McGard were actually made Black - not a separate Black cover that you need to install/remove such as the Rad Locks use.

I can attest that the Black color matches the Black lugs on my E982 perfectly, I would assume the silver do too.

I also sprung for the $5 Wheel Key Storage Pouch - nice to keep key in, and the factory lugs you remove for the locks fit in there also for good measure (so they don't get misplaced) in case you ever need them...

jayhudson · 08-22-2010, 10:29 AM

I've used most over the years. I don't like McGards because the machined edges on them round off after many uses. I always had visions of a wheel lock that I couldn't get off.

My favorites are Gorilla Locks. Not too expensive. Their key is like a socket. They also come in a few different lengths. If you use wheel spacers you might be able to get an extended lock bolt that'll work for you.

Jay

1QuikWS6 · 08-22-2010, 11:27 AM

The McGard Keys ARE like sockets (have been for some time). The key pattern is recessed and the outer rim pilots on lock OD so key registers tightly...

I've used Gorilla Lugs in the past and they have held up well - never used their locks...

AWe92cal · 08-23-2010, 12:08 PM

thanks guys!

xantdieselx · 08-23-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

RAD Locks are a popular choice for most BMW and Audi guys.

http://www.radusadirect.com/

-Charles@VMRWheels

I bought a set of these. You cannot beat German engineering.

1QuikWS6 · 08-23-2010, 04:12 PM

Guess that's not exactly the case where High Pressure Fuel Pumps are concerned

jayhudson · 08-24-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

The McGard Keys ARE like sockets (have been for some time). The key pattern is recessed and the outer rim pilots on lock OD so key registers tightly...

True, but those sqiggly cut ridges inside start rounding off after many uses and the key starts to slip off the matching groove in the lock bolt. I had them on my Honda for 14 years before I finally ditched them. Nothing wrong with 14 years of use but I like the design of the Gorilla locks better and basically the same price.

Jay

xantdieselx · 08-24-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Guess that's not exactly the case where High Pressure Fuel Pumps are concerned

Lol...good point!

kevin@bavarianx · 08-24-2010, 03:41 PM

There is also Project Kics Dual Phase System

08-20-2010, 01:14 AM	#1
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02themax Captain 28 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	I'm using McGards, got them from Zoeb at wheeldude.com __________________ E90 335i Sport Package - Logic 7 Sound w/ipod - Bluetooth - Comfort Access - PDC - 19" M3 Reps 275/30 235/35 - Blacklines - 10mil spacers rear, 5mil spacers front - BMW Alarm
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08-20-2010, 11:52 PM	#5
AWe92cal Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 09 AW e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (8)	thanks guys.. anyone used the project kics DPS lugs? __________________ 09 AW E92 335i 6MT \| Premium \| Sports \| Nav \| Comfort \| Ipod COBB AP \| AFE DCI \| VRSF DP \| AE Exhaust
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08-22-2010, 09:05 AM	#6
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1645 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Another vote for McGard. I've been using them for 35 yrs without a problem - didn't see any reason to stop now. Cheapest price I found on them was here with FREE shipping: http://www.amazon.com/McGard-27178-C...481494&sr=8-10 They have Black and Silver version. I liked the fact that the McGard were actually made Black - not a separate Black cover that you need to install/remove such as the Rad Locks use. I can attest that the Black color matches the Black lugs on my E982 perfectly, I would assume the silver do too. I also sprung for the $5 Wheel Key Storage Pouch - nice to keep key in, and the factory lugs you remove for the locks fit in there also for good measure (so they don't get misplaced) in case you ever need them... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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08-22-2010, 10:29 AM	#7
jayhudson Ex-CCA racer 3 Rep 183 Posts Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grants Pass, OR iTrader: (0)	I've used most over the years. I don't like McGards because the machined edges on them round off after many uses. I always had visions of a wheel lock that I couldn't get off. My favorites are Gorilla Locks. Not too expensive. Their key is like a socket. They also come in a few different lengths. If you use wheel spacers you might be able to get an extended lock bolt that'll work for you. Jay __________________
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08-22-2010, 11:27 AM	#8
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1645 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	The McGard Keys ARE like sockets (have been for some time). The key pattern is recessed and the outer rim pilots on lock OD so key registers tightly... I've used Gorilla Lugs in the past and they have held up well - never used their locks... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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08-23-2010, 12:08 PM	#9
AWe92cal Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 09 AW e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (8)	thanks guys! __________________ 09 AW E92 335i 6MT \| Premium \| Sports \| Nav \| Comfort \| Ipod COBB AP \| AFE DCI \| VRSF DP \| AE Exhaust
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1645 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Guess that's not exactly the case where High Pressure Fuel Pumps are concerned __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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kevin@bavarianx Banned 33 Rep 812 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brea, CA iTrader: (3)	There is also Project Kics Dual Phase System
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