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Originally Posted by UconnTim97

Do wheel/ lug nut locks really work? Or do they just slow down someone trying to get your wheels?

The wheels and tires where stolen off of my ex's Corolla S last night. Are there any wheel locks that work and are worth the money? I'm concerned that the replacement wheels will be stolen in short order.

My 944 came with a set of wheel locks when I bought the car. I don't know if they were an actual theft deterrent or there is a lack of a market for stolen Fuchs in downtown Philly. Most people probably don't even know their value.

Thanks,

Tim

I used to work with a kid that when he was 16-18, was very into mustangs and in with the wrong crowd. He had a major scare once after he turned 18 and decided to go straight, didn't want to go to jail. I bought a small truck with wheel locks. I was wondering how to get them off, and without a second's hesitation, told me "go to Sears, buy four 1/2" drive 11/16" 6 point sockets and a big hammer. Pound the 4 sockets onto the lock lugs, use a breaker bar to remove the, and then throw the sockets away."

He was absolutely correct, except that I was poor, and exchanged the sockets with the lugnuts stuck in them for new ones.

I'm sure there may be some that are harder to get off than that, but for the most part, all they'll do is slow down or stop rank amatuers.