Wheel locks

[fiatslug87]

I know any wheel lock can be overcome, but which ones do you think have the greatest deterrent value?

 

My next door neighbor just got the wheels stolen from their Corolla which was on the driveway!!! Since I just put new tires with shiny wheels on my 88 I want a little more security.

 

Things are going to $h!t, the drivers window of my 89 was broken out last week, luckily the local yard had a Cherokee with a good window.

 

 

[boxyjeep]

If they want them, they are going to get them.  Wheel locks will on (slightly) slow them down.  Invest in a cheap set from Amazon, and get security cameras and a hidden kill-switch.

[eaglescout526]

Mopar still sells wheel locks for our Jeeps. 

[fiatslug87]

That’s why I prefaced with “I know any wheel lock can be overcome.” I’m thinking of having all the nuts locks, if someone wants to remove 20 locks they really really want them.

 

@eaglescout526 do you have a PN for them? Thanks.

[Pete M]

do 5 per rim, not just one.   and different styles too.  make them work for it.   

 

 

then do something so they can't just start the truck and drive away and fight the locks somewhere else.   

[fiatslug87]

The truck already won’t start without something “special.”

[eaglescout526]

82200313->82201490->82201650->82211405

[boxyjeep]

When you have 5 different locking lug nut sets and you can't find that one last keyed socket when your on the side of the road trying to change a flat... 

[Pete M]

I'd put them in a locked box bolted to the inside of the truck.   

[fiatslug87]

21 minutes ago, SoCalJeepComanche said:

When you have 5 different locking lug nut sets and you can't find that one last keyed socket when your on the side of the road trying to change a flat... 

put the same five one a wheel, what are the chances the flat needs the missing key

 

 

A: 16% chance

[boxyjeep]

19 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said:

put the same five one a wheel, what are the chances the flat needs the missing key

 

 

A: 16% chance

 

Wouldn't it be 25%?    4 sets of wheel locks, 100 / 4 = 25?  

[fiatslug87]

It’s actually only 6.25%, I meant to write 6%
 

25% chance of flat for any tire x 25% chance of loss for any key

0.25x0.25=0.0625

[jdog]

Don't get the ones from the tire stores, they all use the same key, if you can find one with a ring on the outside that spins. They take a little longer to remove.

[Airborne Janitor]

Get the McGard brand ones, they're the OEM for many brands. Best lug nuts I've ran as well.

 

https://mcgard.com/product/chrome-cone-seat-wheel-lock-set-1-2-20-thread-size-set-of-4-locks-and-1-key/?vehicle_year=1989&vehicle_make=Jeep&vehicle_model=Comanche&vehicle_category=

[pago cruiser]

Anybody remember the Bonds Burglar Protected Car from For Your Eyes Only?

 

 

[fiatslug87]

On 9/29/2022 at 10:10 AM, eaglescout526 said:

82200313->82201490->82201650->82211405

Thanks Daeson

[eaglescout526]

19 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said:

Thanks Daeson

No problem. Let me know if you want a set, or 10. Haha. 

[Tex06]

Here in New Orleans you'll see people put boots on their cars or trailers. A bit overkill but they seem to work. 

[watchamakalit]

<------------- Glad to live in a low crime area.  My MJ and WJ are  both sitting in my driveway with the keys in the cupholder and unlocked.  Not worried about someone stealing them unless they bring a tow truck or some jumper cables.  I just leave them sit till the battery is dead........

[87MJTIM]

2 hours ago, watchamakalit said:

<------------- Glad to live in a low crime area.  My MJ and WJ are  both sitting in my driveway with the keys in the cupholder and unlocked.  Not worried about someone stealing them unless they bring a tow truck or some jumper cables.  I just leave them sit till the battery is dead........

Where do you live???

[cruiser54]

If they wanna go through a gate and past a Doberman and motion detectors, have at it. 

[watchamakalit]

Nebraska.....

[AZJeff]

EMPLOYMENT TIME FOR ME:

 

I have NODS (Night Vision), and a suitable long range "intervention tool".

 

You pay room and board, and I guard your vehicle(s) at night as needed.

[DirtyComanche]

Move.

 

They will take your whole truck instead.

[dasbulliwagen]

The current Mopar locks made by McGuard have an outer sleeve that is free spinning, so you can't just hammer a socket on it and spin it off. I would look at ones like that if it was me. I know as a tech, that sleeve made it a real pain to get it off without the key.