Do you all use wheel locks?

W12x · 01-03-2014, 01:47 PM

I got a set of BMW OEM wheel locks on my car and they are a PITA to remove, already twisted two set of keys when trying to remove the locks, and I'm thinking about getting rid of them.

Do most of you guys use wheel locks? Any other choices besides the OEM ones? (Preferably with a different kind of key/adapter than the OEM one)

dparm · 01-03-2014, 01:58 PM

I use the OEM ones but after buying them and seeing the design, I wouldn't really recommend them to anyone. They look like they'll strip easily.

Craigy · 01-03-2014, 02:15 PM

No.

Fortunately I don't have to park overnight on the street, etc.

Always kept the key in the glove box anyway so it seems like it wouldn't help if someone wanted my wheels.

W/// · 01-03-2014, 02:25 PM

Yea I have them:

Normally have caps on the other 4 so that they all match. They are pretty cheap (I think $60) and are made by Mcgard. Pretty happy with them.

baba louey · 01-03-2014, 02:51 PM

I use the OEMs and haven't had any problem with them. I use an air impact gun to remove them and usually hand thread them on and then use a torque wrench. Make sure that you are perpendicular with the socket to the wheel. Bad things happen when you're not.

BMWNTHZST · 01-03-2014, 02:59 PM

I use them on all my cars without issue. I use a torque wrench to tighten them, never the air gun!

slipaway37 · 01-03-2014, 03:15 PM

I use Tikore lugs with their special key lock design.
Don't know why I continue to use wheel locks when all it takes is a socket and muscle power to snap it right off anyway.

pbonsalb · 01-03-2014, 03:22 PM

They don't fit over my studs.

SenorFunkyPants · 01-03-2014, 03:27 PM

I use 2 sets - OEMs and McGuards.

tjsabec · 01-03-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by W12x

I got a set of BMW OEM wheel locks on my car and they are a PITA to remove, already twisted two set of keys when trying to remove the locks, and I'm thinking about getting rid of them.

Do most of you guys use wheel locks? Any other choices besides the OEM ones? (Preferably with a different kind of key/adapter than the OEM one)

I don't use them, but I just have ZCP GTS wheels which are not very expensive. I don't drive the car that much and I park it in my garage and I live is a small crime where there is crime, but not this type. What wheels do you have OP? I definitely wouldn't mess with locks with 220s Ms (if they annoyed me), but I'd tough it out on BBS FIs.

W12x · 01-03-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tjsabec

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Originally Posted by W12x

I got a set of BMW OEM wheel locks on my car and they are a PITA to remove, already twisted two set of keys when trying to remove the locks, and I'm thinking about getting rid of them.

Do most of you guys use wheel locks? Any other choices besides the OEM ones? (Preferably with a different kind of key/adapter than the OEM one)

I don't use them, but I just have ZCP GTS wheels which are not very expensive. I don't drive the car that much and I park it in my garage and I live is a small crime where there is crime, but not this type. What wheels do you have OP? I definitely wouldn't mess with locks with 220s Ms (if they annoyed me), but I'd tough it out on BBS FIs.

Currently have OEM ZCP wheels but may put on some Volk G25s soon.

ChallengeM · 01-03-2014, 04:03 PM

I thought the OEM BMW locks were made by McGard.

trendo · 01-03-2014, 04:24 PM

I personally don't like locks, I thing they are more trouble then they are worth. On the other hand, if my care comes with them I don't replace them either.

E90M3-SG · 01-03-2014, 04:56 PM

Definitely a must. I have RAD wheel locks on all 5 bolts on each wheel.

5soko · 01-03-2014, 05:23 PM

The main thing is to make sure to TQ to spec all the bolts, inculding the lock. I think alot of people mistake the importance to tq lug bolts. Its very important. BMW recommends 88.5 ft lbs, but i do anywhere from 90-100. And re check after 50-100 miles.

The BMW jack kit i bought from BMW comes with a TQ wrench at a pre-set only 103 Ft lbs. I have been using this lately and works great.

My lugs must have been close to 200 ft lb when i broke them loose and all unevenly match tq'd down from the local tire shop. -__-

Im running the OEM BMW wheel locks, they dont guarantee against theft but will help.

Chicken Little · 01-03-2014, 05:29 PM

I use them: Project Kics R40 black chrome

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-03-2014, 07:08 PM

all my DD cars have and have had "Wheel Locks" Mind you even with wheel locks you cannot be sure, all depends in what naighbourhood you dare to park.

When I had to park in a questionable naighbourhood I always try to park very close with the passenger side to the wall this way thieves will leave your car alone since they cannot get all 4 wheels.

dreamspeed · 01-03-2014, 07:26 PM

Ironically I'm more afraid of someone stealing my OEM Honda Civic wheels than my M3 OEM wheels

INNOVATE_1 · 01-03-2014, 08:02 PM

Pointless. If a thief wants your wheels, they're taking them.

Slapshot9 · 01-04-2014, 12:22 PM

No locks

Z K · 01-04-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamspeed

Ironically I'm more afraid of someone stealing my OEM Honda Civic wheels than my M3 OEM wheels

I've had this happen to me before. They stole the factory wheels off my 00 Civic Si.. back then the car was brand new and the wheels were a hot item. It is the worst feeling to come out in the morning to see your car sitting on bricks. Sometimes they'll drop your car onto the ground which is even worse.

I had Mcgard wheel locks and a car alarm. They popped the hood, disconnected the battery for the alarm and was able to take off the wheels without the wheel lock key.

Denk · 01-04-2014, 04:33 PM

Never have, don't like 'em. False sense of security to me.

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Craigy Sporty Puristic 6 46 Rep 384 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	No. Fortunately I don't have to park overnight on the street, etc. Always kept the key in the glove box anyway so it seems like it wouldn't help if someone wanted my wheels.
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W/// Lieutenant General 7494 Rep 12,310 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Yea I have them: Normally have caps on the other 4 so that they all match. They are pretty cheap (I think $60) and are made by Mcgard. Pretty happy with them. __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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baba louey First Lieutenant 64 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 6sp ZCP Mel red coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: calgary iTrader: (0)	I use the OEMs and haven't had any problem with them. I use an air impact gun to remove them and usually hand thread them on and then use a torque wrench. Make sure that you are perpendicular with the socket to the wheel. Bad things happen when you're not.
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BMWNTHZST Enthusiast 194 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (27) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [9.50] 2015 BMW F80 M3 [0.00] 1997 BMW 840CI [9.50] 2011 BMW X5 M [10.00] 2008 BMW 335i Conve ... [8.40]	I use them on all my cars without issue. I use a torque wrench to tighten them, never the air gun! __________________ 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Carerra White / Garnet Red / Black 2013 Porsche 991.1 911 Carrera S Platinum Silver Metallic / Black and Yellow accents 2014 F31 328i xDrive Alpine White / Black
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slipaway37 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 333 Posts Drives: '13 ZCP/E92/M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I use Tikore lugs with their special key lock design. Don't know why I continue to use wheel locks when all it takes is a socket and muscle power to snap it right off anyway. __________________ '13 Frozen Grey, ZCP/E92 M3. Expel Stealth PPF; BPM Stage II; Macht Schnell Stage II intake & pulleys; Brembo 380 BBK; Gintani x-pipe w/4 resonators; Akrapovic slip-on; RD springs. '16 Porsche Cayman GT4: No MODS required, lol.
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SenorFunkyPants Brigadier General 2511 Rep 4,381 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I use 2 sets - OEMs and McGuards.
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ChallengeM Lieutenant 42 Rep 576 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (16)	I thought the OEM BMW locks were made by McGard.
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trendo Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Silverstone E90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maui iTrader: (0)	I personally don't like locks, I thing they are more trouble then they are worth. On the other hand, if my care comes with them I don't replace them either.
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E90M3-SG Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [10.00]	Definitely a must. I have RAD wheel locks on all 5 bolts on each wheel.
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5soko Brigadier General 333 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	The main thing is to make sure to TQ to spec all the bolts, inculding the lock. I think alot of people mistake the importance to tq lug bolts. Its very important. BMW recommends 88.5 ft lbs, but i do anywhere from 90-100. And re check after 50-100 miles. The BMW jack kit i bought from BMW comes with a TQ wrench at a pre-set only 103 Ft lbs. I have been using this lately and works great. My lugs must have been close to 200 ft lb when i broke them loose and all unevenly match tq'd down from the local tire shop. -__- Im running the OEM BMW wheel locks, they dont guarantee against theft but will help. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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Chicken Little Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Frozen Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I use them: Project Kics R40 black chrome
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dreamspeed Lieutenant Colonel 262 Rep 1,616 Posts Drives: 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Ironically I'm more afraid of someone stealing my OEM Honda Civic wheels than my M3 OEM wheels __________________
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Slapshot9 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 JzB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	No locks
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	Never have, don't like 'em. False sense of security to me.
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