Foolproof way to not get wheels stolen?

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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Tilt sensor... well **** me to hell, I didn't even know that existed. Sounds expensive as ****, but if it is just a couple hundred bucks, it is worth it.

I'm going to invent a wheel lock that works with a combination only, I swear.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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That really sucks for the OP.

The only thing I see that prevents theft is to move away from the thieves. Not easy.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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I'll tell you this they prolly got a lock remover its for stripped nuts and lugs (i used to work at wheel works) so this would make wheel locks useless cuz you can put it on any lug and just twist it off( but requires a lot of force) but this is just my thoughts.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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The other solution is to not have nice looking wheels at all on your car. Get the plainest ugliest ones possible that thieves will have a hard time selling, they will then want to go after something more popular.

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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SUBY_6_STI
just put a boot on each wheel...or park in a garage.
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA!!!



Originally Posted by NorCalBugEye
I found the Solution!!

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

Problem solved

OMG that made me pee in my pants a little.. lol!!!!


Side note: Sorry to hear about the rims..
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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wheel locks can be easily broken and IMO only slow the thieves down by a minute
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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over tighten your lugs so they cant take it off and neither can you.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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haha, i remember when trunk monkey was the in thing on baic
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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tilt sensor is around 80 bucks if you already have a DEI alarm system.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Red face

you should chain up all 4 tires like a bike.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kspek
over tighten your lugs so they cant take it off and neither can you.


lol, sounds like something i'd do.
Old Feb 5, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Im telling you, spare tire is the way to go...2 spare tires would be even better!

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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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Best Solution Is Get A House With A Garage To Park In.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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Hire brucelee to spend the nights on your roof with a sniper rifle...

...and have him shoot anyone who looks like they're stealing your rims.



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