Foolproof way to not get wheels stolen?

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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Foolproof way to not get wheels stolen?

Well, last night someone jacked the wheels off of my Mustang. Each wheel had 2 sets of different wheel locks, and I have a Clifford RSX alarm and they still managed to yank'em without getting caught (second time in a year!).

I'm about to throw some wheels on the WRX, but don't want this to happen again. Any tips? Is there a wheel lock out there that can't be popped off?
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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sorry bro not that i know of, but even if there was i am certain that there is a thief figuring out how to break through it.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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That sucks man... Kryptonite needs to make a car-sized lock =)
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Custom lugs? 5 sets of wheel locks?
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Custom lugs? 5 sets of wheel locks?

imagine replacing a flat on the wheel
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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lol...5-lug keys to worry about!
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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just put a boot on each wheel...or park in a garage.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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I found the Solution!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-NW1FDJOUgM

Problem solved
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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typically the mcgard spline drives are harder to get off because of the design. But alot of it has to do with the wheel design also making it hard to get at the lugnut from the sides. In order to get 2 locks off they most likely knew your car. Do you frequent a tire place for rotations or anything? That'd be the most likely suspect. They know whats on your car, and where you live.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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you must be a heavy sleeper.. to not hear your alarm go off buddy.. you need to put a car cover or something.. to cover your car.. and make yourself low profile as possible.. but since it is the 2nd time.. they probably know you... soo =/... yep... listen for your alarm man.. they had to lift the car up .. soo the alarm had to go off
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NorCalBugEye
I found the Solution!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-NW1FDJOUgM

Problem solved
:rotfl::rotfl:
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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:rotfl::rotfl:

I agree
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Damn, how the hell does a thief get through to sets of wheel locks? That has to be an inside job.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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wheel locks are useless, I've used my channel locks to get soooo many wheel locks off...it's so simple. Park in a garage maybe...



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