How can you protect your rims (OEM and aftermarket) from thieves?

Jeffblue · 09-22-2010, 12:52 PM

basically the only secure lock is one that leaves almost no room between the wall of the lug nut bore and the side of the locking lug or spins freely. Any room beyond 1-2mm and it doesn't matter whether it uses a 7 sided key, a laser carved random shape, or a fingerprint; it can be removed with a bolt remover.

Jeffblue · 09-26-2010, 06:04 PM

here is my solution: This will only work on aftermarket wheels that require conical lug nuts. More specifically, your wheels must be the kind with relatively deep holes for the lug nuts and they have to be 29mm in diameter. You need 4 nismo lug nuts https://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5360
and a set of black top wheel lucks QMR Motorsports

The nismo lug nuts give the 17mm hex head that the black tops require to fit over. The black tops fill up the entire lug nut mounting hole and therefore make it so someone can't just use a bolt remover to rip off your wheel lock.

Here are some pics.

If you guys need more details measurements of anything let me know.

CrownR426 · 08-06-2011, 10:47 PM

This thread did not help me at all...
Has anyone found some good wheel locks for the sports package rims?

cossie1600 · 08-06-2011, 11:11 PM

$100 deductible on comprehensive

Red__Zed · 08-06-2011, 11:17 PM

holy necro

Jolubzo · 07-26-2012, 08:44 AM

still no solutions ?

kenchan · 07-26-2012, 09:08 AM

if you need to park outdoors, i suggest you get an aftermarket alarm with tilt sensor.

also if you're parking on your driveway (as in you own or your parents own the house), get a network camera with nightvision and activate motion detection between the hours you feel worried.

the best way, ofcourse, is to have your own garage and lock the garage.

KaienZ34 · 07-26-2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

if you need to park outdoors, i suggest you get an aftermarket alarm with tilt sensor.

also if you're parking on your driveway (as in you own or your parents own the house), get a network camera with nightvision and activate motion detection between the hours you feel worried.

the best way, ofcourse, is to have your own garage and lock the garage.

With a BIG ass dog in there with the car.

370ZQ · 04-08-2013, 04:08 PM

Have anyone installed the tilt motion sensor? I want to know if it easy to set up

chops · 04-08-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZQ

Have anyone installed the tilt motion sensor? I want to know if it easy to set up

its very easy. you wire it to the door/hatch switch and a constant 12v. simple google search will help you

kfull · 04-09-2013, 10:56 AM

I have a viper alarm system installed w/ a tilt sensor. The system has a shock sensor too if someone bumps into or hits your car. There's also a blinking blue light right up by the rearview mirror, it's very noticeable at nighttime. I had a shop order and install it all for me. Only thing is I can't use the unlock buttons on the door anymore, I have to use the supplied remote for everything.

Fountainhead · 04-11-2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

With a BIG ass dog in there with the car.

I have a trunk monkey

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Volk Z · 04-11-2013, 11:30 AM

Move somewhere safer....

For aftermarket wheels i always used Rays duraluminum lugs which have one funky shaped head on one lug per wheel so it doesnt appear like you have a locking lug but you must have the key or no getting them all off.

08-06-2011, 10:47 PM	#33 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	This thread did not help me at all... Has anyone found some good wheel locks for the sports package rims? __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

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Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3065	Move somewhere safer.... For aftermarket wheels i always used Rays duraluminum lugs which have one funky shaped head on one lug per wheel so it doesnt appear like you have a locking lug but you must have the key or no getting them all off. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

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kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	I have a viper alarm system installed w/ a tilt sensor. The system has a shock sensor too if someone bumps into or hits your car. There's also a blinking blue light right up by the rearview mirror, it's very noticeable at nighttime. I had a shop order and install it all for me. Only thing is I can't use the unlock buttons on the door anymore, I have to use the supplied remote for everything.