Stolen wheel prevention?

[nrubenstein]

i think the people running $1000+ sets of wheels dont drive them everyday

I doubt that. I daily drove on Fikses when I drove the M3 all the time. I mean really, a $1,000 set of wheels is pretty standard.

[jaywood]

I doubt that. I daily drove on Fikses when I drove the M3 all the time. I mean really, a $1,000 set of wheels is pretty standard.

This. Gotta think about the rubber too. It's not like the thief is going to take the wheels and leave you with your tires.

But anyways, park where you can see your car or just lower it so you can't get a jack under it ;)

[ZekeTheSneak]

i think the people running $1000+ sets of wheels dont drive them everyday

I daily with my $1000+ wheels, quit being pussies R3V.

[MPD47]

Insurance. Best option you have. Wheel locks are so easy to defeat with a socket set, hammer, and impact gun. Most cordless ones even will do the trick. The only grief wheel locks cause is for the owner when he wants to change wheels and can't find the lock.

[Raxe]

Glue the wheels to the hub. PROBLEM SOLVED.

The lugs were so tight when I bought my car I needed a torque multiplier to loosen them. That would work too, I suppose.

[NomadE30]

I weld my wheels on to the hub.

[ck_taft325is]

i think the people running $1000+ sets of wheels dont drive them everyday

Yeah, no.


I do. Everyday.

[george graves]

I weld my wheels on to the hub.

^that's what I call "winning"

[phreshkid]

I am planning on running my BBS RS that I am building everyday. I am glad I live in the middle of no where.

I think you have stated that you own/work on your set of bbs rs wheels every day for the past month. Cool it man. We know.

[Simon S]

Weird timing on this thread - have been putting thought into wheel locks recently and doing research..

Note 1: Having some/any security is a measure that can keep a potential thief moving on to an easier target.

Note 2: Every lock can be overcome easily with the right tools – by the right thief.

Note 3: With 1 & 2 in mind - might as well go with something simple, cheap, and easy to use – this will thwart two-bit pranksters and hoodlims.

Note 4: I really dislike adding moving parts – and weight – especially unsprung weight – to the car.

subNote 4: do wheel locks mess with wheel balance?

Note 5: Dealing with the locks (removing wheels/addressing flats or slow leak punctures) will always be that much more of a pain.


When I take all that into account – I lean toward not using locks – and investing in appropriate insurance.

[BrooklynMW]

You two are like the teacher that gives out really bad advice "The best way to avoid pregnancy is not to have sex in the first place!" Derp!

Brilliant.

[Car Addict]

FYI for anyone looking I just bought these they seem decent and will give me the false sense of security i have been looking for.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E30-318is-M42_1.8L/Wheels/Locks/ES260952/

[Kershaw]

i used to daily drive on a set of $2800 rims and $1000 of tires... didnt even run wheel locks.

not on an e30 though.

[KirkerBezerker]

Most of you guys are acting like james bond will be the one stealing your wheels. Thieves use tools like rocks and flat head screw drivers to steal your decks and wal mart jacks and center blocks to steal tires. A stud conversion with a gorilla nut on it will keep your wheels much safer than nothing.

Unless of course a professional mechanic with snap on tools and shit load of know how and a compressor with air tools he keeps in his truck decides to steal your shit.

[619E30]

Just convert to studs then, then buy wheel locks