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Yes, lug lockers are a must.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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I personally don't like them. If somebody wants to steal your wheels they are going to. Not only do they look like crap they are pretty easy to get off. I was helping a friend of mine change his wheels and tires and his lock key was stripped so we just found a socket to hammer on it and took it right off. Didn't take no time.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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And another good point. Lowlifes know the lock has to be in the car. I'd imagine they'd break into the car to get. But glad to hear they came very useful to your families safety, SS1129.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Do people really steal rims anymore? I figured they'd just take the whole damn car? Wheels locks might deter the kid or unprepared *******, but any reputable thief (if there is such a thing) will go right past them.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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It's not hard if they have the right tools to take off the lock nut. Seen someone take a lock nut off in 30 seconds with tools. Would still have them on though.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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if someone wants them bad enough theyll get them, i can bust locks off in about 10minutes on all 4 its not hard at all.
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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speaking from someone who has had their ZR1 jacked with a brand new set of MTs on the back and 275s in the front get them for sure deal with them being a little ugle at a roll you cant tell anyway. to bad the dumb ***** tried to sell my wheels to my best friend. BAHAHAHAHA go his *** beat money stolen and my wheels back.
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