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Conrad 16.5
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white
Those look good.
Have you had, or have you heard of, people in your area having their wheels stolen?
I supposed this is good peace of mind for some but not me. I've been driving since around 1973 or so and I have never had any wheels stolen nor have I ever heard of anyone that I know having their wheels stolen.
YMMV
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I purchased two new vehicles that came with wheel locks, I removed them as soon as I got home. Still have em in a drawer somewhere.
Have you had, or have you heard of, people in your area having their wheels stolen?
I supposed this is good peace of mind for some but not me. I've been driving since around 1973 or so and I have never had any wheels stolen nor have I ever heard of anyone that I know having their wheels stolen.
YMMV
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I purchased two new vehicles that came with wheel locks, I removed them as soon as I got home. Still have em in a drawer somewhere.
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Second that.
Been driving since the 60's. Never had wheels stolen or know of anyone that did.
First thing I do when buying a new (or used) vehicle, is remove the wheel lock nuts. They are a PITA.
N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
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I believe Donut Media did a video on wheel locks, and these ones put up the best fight against the typical methods thieves resort to for wheel theft. Pricey, but these will at least provide some peace of mind. More than the typical wheel lock design, at least.
To add. Even if this isn't a common occurrence, it doesn't mean it can't happen. Growing up, I never had my car stolen, but I used The Club whenever my car was parked outside. I've never had my house broken into, but I've always had an alarm system installed. I've never had my sheds broken into, but I still put locks on everything. None of these things will stop a determined thief, but they may serve as enough of a deterrent to make a thief think "ehh too much work".
To add. Even if this isn't a common occurrence, it doesn't mean it can't happen. Growing up, I never had my car stolen, but I used The Club whenever my car was parked outside. I've never had my house broken into, but I've always had an alarm system installed. I've never had my sheds broken into, but I still put locks on everything. None of these things will stop a determined thief, but they may serve as enough of a deterrent to make a thief think "ehh too much work".
Conrad 16.5
Banned
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white
If you need them then you need them.
Begs the question: where do you live?
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- Plano, Texas, USA
Yes, it really depends on where do you live. Like the Bay Area in NorCal, window breaking has almost become a norm if your CUV or hatchback has a trunk cover. It created a shortage on window glass in the area when the rear quarter window of my daughter’s Corolla hatchback got broken parked on the street during the daylight in Oakland.
N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
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I refuse to go to Oakland. Sad to say that.
SF is getting there... last time I went there, a homeless guy tried to hit me for no reason.
I could easily defend myself but I would be in jail and he would be free zooming on the streets.
No reason fighting a homeless guy.
Back to the topic.
If I have forged wheels, Advanced Wheel Locks would be my 1st choice.
McGrad wheel locks are useless. It causes more troubles (lost key, etc.) then it helps.
These look good and like they would definitely be effective. I live in the Houston area and wheel theives have been rampant here this year. Going to put aftermarket wheels on soon and would like something better than the regular locking nuts. I just need them to get the black back in stock.
Ordered black ones but it's taking forever for them to ship due to delays. Definitely trying to be patient.
