Wheels stolen

cossie1600 · 08-15-2012, 09:26 AM

IMO wheel locks don't prevent wheel thefts, all they do is cause troubles for the owners when they lose it or they snap, break or come loose! You don't even have to use google, just search from this forum alone

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-15-2012, 12:18 PM

The best deterrent against thieves is light. Always park in a well lite area even if its further off where everyone else is parking.

Next, though expensive, get an alarm with a tilt sensor and while your at is get a shock/glass break sensor too. Alarms don't do much because of idiots who get the proximity sensor that sets off the alarm if a bird fly's by but its going to take at least 10min for who ever it is to jack up a car and remove the wheels. And having an alarm blaring is going to be a decent deterrent too.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-15-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

The best deterrent against thieves is light. Always park in a well lite area even if its further off where everyone else is parking.

Next, though expensive, get an alarm with a tilt sensor and while your at is get a shock/glass break sensor too. Alarms don't do much because of idiots who get the proximity sensor that sets off the alarm if a bird fly's by but its going to take at least 10min for who ever it is to jack up a car and remove the wheels. And having an alarm blaring is going to be a decent deterrent too.

repped for best advice. you can get them from the dealer as well. Original nissan accessory. security plus pkg.

TheGreatOne · 08-15-2012, 02:32 PM

I'm just stilled baffled that someone has the balls to put a car on blocks (even if its 2am) and steal 4 wheels from a car right on the street...they must work quick

I can only imagine its not the most well lit street or you're on a very quiet street so not much traffic.

speedfreek · 08-15-2012, 03:29 PM

If they have cased the area they know your neighbors are not up at a certain time say after 2am or so... safe bet most people are asleep. In a neighborhood probably with zero traffic so no one is going to know until its too late. The only deterrent there would be an alarm to wake someone up...other than that get a place with a garage....if it is out in the open its just time and opportunity waiting to happen.

Telephone · 08-15-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I'm just stilled baffled that someone has the balls to put a car on blocks (even if its 2am) and steal 4 wheels from a car right on the street...they must work quick

I can only imagine its not the most well lit street or you're on a very quiet street so not much traffic.

I'm guessing it's a team of douchbags...with 1 maybe serving as a lookout/driver. They'd likely have a truck/van that's kept running on the street and it's large enough to load the wheels.

Maybe you NY guys should plan your own sting operation. Park your sport packaged Z in prime theft conditions and just wait for the thieves. This is the only proactive method of reducing the theft. Cops don't care and there is no serial numbers. Insurance companies end up with a profit in the long run as our rates continue to climb.

cooltoy · 08-15-2012, 04:46 PM

Good way to get killed.

zeexu · 08-17-2012, 03:03 PM

Update: Just got a check of $6,820 what option do you guys think its better?? get the OEM or go aftermarket? Which aftermarket is popular on the Z370 (esp Silver)

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-17-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zeexu

Update: Just got a check of $6,820 what option do you guys think its better?? get the OEM or go aftermarket? Which aftermarket is popular on the Z370 (esp Silver)

Geeze you can get 2 sets of wheels and tires for that. Someone steal mine.

tjlazer · 08-17-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zeexu

Update: Just got a check of $6,820 what option do you guys think its better?? get the OEM or go aftermarket? Which aftermarket is popular on the Z370 (esp Silver)

Nice! Buy another used set off the forum or CL and pocket the rest!! I sold my almost new set w/tires and TMPS for $1,800 to a guy in the same situation as you. Must be nice.

jae35 · 08-17-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by zeexu

Update: Just got a check of $6,820 what option do you guys think its better?? get the OEM or go aftermarket? Which aftermarket is popular on the Z370 (esp Silver)

now go buy some stock 19" for 1500 and play with the rest

like a boss haha, wish someone would steal mine..i'd finally be able to afford volks lol

enkei2k · 08-17-2012, 03:05 PM

Good job! I guess, sucks to hear what happened still. Everybody will tell you to go aftermarket and keep the change, but from personal experience, I'd say go back to stock again or hell, even downgrade a bit to the base 18" + spacers. There is a possibility that they will be back and if they see TE37's or something nice/aftermarket, it's deja vu all over again.

Huckleberry · 08-17-2012, 04:36 PM

Holy hell. That's some Super Laps and meaty tire right there!

BeksNice · 08-17-2012, 04:37 PM

add 3k and get adv1.7 with red timebomb-line *_*

mhcoss · 08-17-2012, 07:56 PM

I had a vivid dream last night that this happened to me.. Says alot about the sport wheels that people want to steal them

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08-15-2012, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	IMO wheel locks don't prevent wheel thefts, all they do is cause troubles for the owners when they lose it or they snap, break or come loose! You don't even have to use google, just search from this forum alone

08-15-2012, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,412 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40571	The best deterrent against thieves is light. Always park in a well lite area even if its further off where everyone else is parking. Next, though expensive, get an alarm with a tilt sensor and while your at is get a shock/glass break sensor too. Alarms don't do much because of idiots who get the proximity sensor that sets off the alarm if a bird fly's by but its going to take at least 10min for who ever it is to jack up a car and remove the wheels. And having an alarm blaring is going to be a decent deterrent too.

08-15-2012, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,009 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	Good way to get killed.

08-17-2012, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
zeexu Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 51 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z BS AT Rep Power: 14	Update: Just got a check of $6,820 what option do you guys think its better?? get the OEM or go aftermarket? Which aftermarket is popular on the Z370 (esp Silver)

08-17-2012, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3718	Good job! I guess, sucks to hear what happened still. Everybody will tell you to go aftermarket and keep the change, but from personal experience, I'd say go back to stock again or hell, even downgrade a bit to the base 18" + spacers. There is a possibility that they will be back and if they see TE37's or something nice/aftermarket, it's deja vu all over again.

08-17-2012, 04:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
BeksNice Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 114 Drives: '13 Camaro 2LT/RS Rep Power: 15	add 3k and get adv1.7 with red timebomb-line _

08-17-2012, 07:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 16	I had a vivid dream last night that this happened to me.. Says alot about the sport wheels that people want to steal them