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

Z1804 · 09-14-2010, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mattjk

Gorilla Automotive Products - Lug Nuts, Wheel Locks, Auto Security, Wheel Accessories

Thanks buddy!

ClemsonWill · 09-14-2010, 07:47 AM

Formula lug nuts - After taking out the cap with a hex wrench, is the inside just another hex or cut like a key? If it's just another hex then it's not stopping anyone. Either way I really like the design. I just wish they came in something other than a chrome body. Maybe a black lug nut body in the future?

doubleG370Z · 09-14-2010, 01:56 PM

will these formula one lug nuts fit the oem 18"?

SoCal 370Z · 09-14-2010, 02:22 PM

AK,

Simply take your wheels off at night and roll them into your house; leave your Z on blocks so any would be thieves will be thwarted.

kenchan · 09-14-2010, 03:08 PM

lol...would be thieves scratching their headz around AK's car...

dAvenue · 09-22-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

I have a dream, a dream where I come outside in the middle of the night and catch a thief red handed trying to steal my $h!t. Then I fire a couple rounds in the air and watch him squirm.

In the air? Eff that...I would put the .40 cal straight through his thieving little brain. We have a right to protect our property in Texas, even with lethal force.

Jeffblue · 09-22-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

In the air? Eff that...I would put the .40 cal straight through his thieving little brain. We have a right to protect our property in Texas, even with lethal force.

You can shoot someone in the head at point blank range if they try to steal from you in texas?

dAvenue · 09-22-2010, 11:49 AM

Absolutely.

Azroadster · 09-22-2010, 12:00 PM

God Bless Texas!

AZ

Jeffblue · 09-22-2010, 12:01 PM

thats pretty crazy. i guess it results in less stealing and more people getting shot.

dAvenue · 09-22-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Azroadster

God Bless Texas!

AZ

And Arizona! We've got your back.

ClemsonWill · 09-22-2010, 12:20 PM

I'm moving to Texas!

AK370Z · 09-22-2010, 12:36 PM

I have closed numerous thread due to "I can shoot him in the head or stab him in the chest" posts etc. Please keep the thread on topic. I'll delete those posts from my thread. We are looking for "possible" solutions, not shooting someone.

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

AK,
Simply take your wheels off at night and roll them into your house; leave your Z on blocks so any would be thieves will be thwarted.

shabarivas · 09-22-2010, 12:43 PM

I park in a garage - but when I dont I make sure I am soooo close to the edge of a curb that no one would be able to raise one side of the car... Also helps if you turn your wheel ALLL the way inside

Jeffblue · 09-22-2010, 12:46 PM

As of now, it seems like there is NO lock on the market that will help protect our OEM wheels any better than the nissan(mcgard) locks. the only option are for aftermarket wheels. If you have aftermarket wheels with a conical seat, and the lug holes a certain depth/width, black tops wheel locks AKA Eurolocks will work in combination with the nismo lug nuts with a 17mm hex head . Other alternatives are the KYO Dency 2000 Magnetic wheel locks.

09-14-2010, 07:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	Formula lug nuts - After taking out the cap with a hex wrench, is the inside just another hex or cut like a key? If it's just another hex then it's not stopping anyone. Either way I really like the design. I just wish they came in something other than a chrome body. Maybe a black lug nut body in the future? __________________ Slightly modded

09-14-2010, 02:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	AK, Simply take your wheels off at night and roll them into your house; leave your Z on blocks so any would be thieves will be thwarted. Leadfoot likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

09-22-2010, 11:49 AM	#23 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	Absolutely. Leadfoot likes this.

09-22-2010, 12:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 15	God Bless Texas! AZ Leadfoot likes this. __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

09-22-2010, 12:20 PM	#27 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	I'm moving to Texas! __________________ Slightly modded

09-14-2010, 01:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 14	will these formula one lug nuts fit the oem 18"?

09-14-2010, 03:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	lol...would be thieves scratching their headz around AK's car...

09-22-2010, 12:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	thats pretty crazy. i guess it results in less stealing and more people getting shot.

09-22-2010, 12:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	I park in a garage - but when I dont I make sure I am soooo close to the edge of a curb that no one would be able to raise one side of the car... Also helps if you turn your wheel ALLL the way inside

09-22-2010, 12:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	As of now, it seems like there is NO lock on the market that will help protect our OEM wheels any better than the nissan(mcgard) locks. the only option are for aftermarket wheels. If you have aftermarket wheels with a conical seat, and the lug holes a certain depth/width, black tops wheel locks AKA Eurolocks will work in combination with the nismo lug nuts with a 17mm hex head . Other alternatives are the KYO Dency 2000 Magnetic wheel locks.

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