wheel locks

GMD's GMC · February 12, 2016

You will want to check and make sure those 1.5" length X2's don't bottom out. They bottomed out on my stock GMC wheels before tight. In theory they fit but they do contact the end of the wheel stud, you could get away with grinding the end of the stud you install them on worst case

I'll check that out. Thanks!

Paulmart · February 12, 2016

I would gladly pay my $700 deductible to get brand new rims and tires. Send the thieves to my house, hell, I might even help them.

Edited February 12, 2016 by Paulmart

muddkatt · February 13, 2016

Since we all know that wheel locks don't work when the thieves have the tools to bypass them, this got me to thinking. Why not change some or all of the wheel studs to left hand threaded ones. There are many combinations of how many to change out from 1 to all 6.

I know that this would slow them down more than just having the locks. Only downfall is the person that has to work on the truck in the future would not be very happy.

SierraMyst · February 14, 2016

You will want to check and make sure those 1.5" length X2's don't bottom out. They bottomed out on my stock GMC wheels before tight. In theory they fit but they do contact the end of the wheel stud, you could get away with grinding the end of the stud you install them on worst case

I ordered a set of the x2. If the 14 by 1.5s do bottom out, is there a different size that we should consider that won't bottom out?

Edited February 14, 2016 by SierraMyst

SlvrSierra · February 16, 2016

Since we all know that wheel locks don't work when the thieves have the tools to bypass them, this got me to thinking. Why not change some or all of the wheel studs to left hand threaded ones. There are many combinations of how many to change out from 1 to all 6.

I know that this would slow them down more than just having the locks. Only downfall is the person that has to work on the truck in the future would not be very happy.

Agreed, had the same idea awhile back. If you could mark the one unique stud somehow wouldn't be too bad, but should be a pretty effective deterrent otherwise.

I ordered a set of the x2. If the 14 by 1.5s do bottom out, is there a different size that we should consider that won't bottom out?

Gorilla does not make a 1.75" or 2" version of the X2. I have discussed this with them at length about offering a correct length for one of the most common stolen wheel applications out there, but no dice. There product rep seemed to indicate that they may make some at a later date, but had no ETA. You can buy the Gorilla guard in a 2" length however which is prob the next best option

Edited February 16, 2016 by SlvrSierra

Rock1500 · February 16, 2016

If you really want your wheels to be safe then you need to have just average wheels. If you are going to be riding with nice new expensive wheels, then it doesn't matter what you throw at them, they will eventually get them.

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Tek74 · February 16, 2016

If you really want your wheels to be safe then you need to have just average wheels. If you are going to be riding with nice new expensive wheels, then it doesn't matter what you throw at them, they will eventually get them.

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I pretty much agree that (in general) flashy after-market wheels are more likely to be stolen than basic factory wheels, but in the pickup truck world, I really think that thieves target factory wheels just as much as after-market wheels. Trucks are work vehicle and often wear out tires fast, meaning the demand is higher than with standard cars. I've heard guys on this forum say they put 30k+ miles per year on their trucks.

Cheverado · January 28, 2019

I spoke with Customer service at McGards today and they advise against 2 wheel locks on each wheel but could not tell me why. I am putting them 180 degrees apart from each other. The installation instructions state to torque down to factory specs (140 lb. ft). I just don't see the issue. Anybody?

flyingfool · January 29, 2019

I have the origional locks , for sale , make offer, 140 ft/lbs is a lot for something that doesnt have much grip for the tool to hold on too

Edited January 29, 2019 by flyingfool

Stex · January 29, 2019

Good luck. Battery power tools and wheel lock busters are cheap. They hit entire GM dealerships down this way. If possible, it is Best to park in a safe area. If the wheels are not stolen and one parks in an unsafe area ( like on the street or in driveway), it is most likely they have not hit ones area or just do not want them.

SirenRed16 · January 30, 2019

I have the origional locks , for sale , make offer, 140 ft/lbs is a lot for something that doesnt have much grip for the tool to hold on too

How much for them? Stupid shop busted mine 2 weeks ago and been driving with 5 nuts ever since

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flyingfool · January 30, 2019

i'll go $35 shipped . new your looking at $55 from a dealer, shipped from gm parts is $60

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/index.php?p=cart

lapoolboy · January 30, 2019

40 minutes ago, flyingfool said:

i'll go $35 shipped . new your looking at $55 from a dealer, shipped from gm parts is $60

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/index.php?p=cart

I'll take them if other guy doesn't.

g2full · January 30, 2019

Downfall with "factory" McGard wheel locks is someone getting their hands on a master set from the dealer.... bye bye wheels.

I also don't always think it's the wheels they're after. But when you get into the 20 inch tire range rubber gets expensive....

rah7777777 · January 30, 2019

I put these on my truck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PNK263G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has 2 sections that spin to make it a little more challenging to get off.

After spending years working at Discount Tire in tech school and 5 at a dealer where we had to bust locks off all the time, I can say there isn't too much you can do. But when I found these that spin separately I was impressed enough to buy them haha