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I don't know...Originally Posted by webdesigner
These look pretty nice...
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1341192
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Now that I have some nice H&R 15mm spacer on the front wheels (along with the appropriate/recommended extended wheel bolts) -- I was wondering if McGuard makes any wheel locks for my car since the factory wheels locks are now too short to fit... ?
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I didn't know they are no longer available, always thought they are the best and most expensive version that BMW offers. Why discontinuing such a good product that sometimes even the owner could not remove the wheel(s) with the key, let alone others who would attempt to "borrow". Thanks for current part number info.I haven't seen the Type C locks in decades. I believe BMW stopped selling/using that type due to the issues with road grime and other issues with this type of design. The keys would eventually not unlock the bolt due to corrosion/grime/dirt build up...or they would become frozen in geographic areas that have below freezing ambient temps in the winter.
The only type sold in the BMW part database is TYPE D.
Part number: 36 13 6 776 073 or Part number: 36 13 6 782 984
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Guys …. To continue this post subject "Wheel Locks".
I'm considering doing the "stud conversion" on my E39 "Style 66" wheels and using the conical "Advanced Wheel Locks" on the new wheel studs.
The "Advanced Wheel Locks" were a kickstarter project (was not fully funded at end of Jan, 2018 - But may still be in production stage now).
They have a website that offers their wheel locks. I've contaced them about the "12x1.5 60º Seat" wheel locks they are selling for Corvettes,
and hoping that these will also fit my "12x1.5" studs.
Their web site has video on how these locks are designed and work.
It seems they've hit on a lock design that ALL OTHER wheel lock manufacturers haven't done!
(AND NO, I AM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS COMPANY)
These are the "Advanced Wheel Locks" - Very Unique Design!
Their Site: Advanced Wheel Locks – Your Key to Real Security
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If you live in an area where wheels from a nearly 2 decade old BMW are valuable...
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Wheel locks are ridiculous, unless you live in:
1. 1983
2. some really wretched place where you shouldn't probably park a car w/ nice wheels anyway
Reasons wheel locks in 2018 are stupid:
- Nobody steels wheels off cars on the side of the road anymore unless you live in some crazy ghetto. See above.
- They are a huge PITA to fiddle with everytime you take a wheel off.
- Most of them are easily defeatable, and/or
- If you DO have a wheel thief who's so dedicated and brazen enough to jack your stupid car up and steel the wheels, he easily gonna have a bag of the tools anyway.
- The keys ALWAYS get lost / left at home / stolen. Then the car is in an accident or goes to the shop or gets a flat and everybody hates you and your stupid wheel-thief paranoia. and/or
- Maybe you leave the key in the glove box or the trunk for that reason. Gee the same super-dedicated wheel thief just trashed your car checking to see if it was in there. Oh he found it? Now he adds that to his key collection. Double bonus for thief guy!
Nice zombie thread revival tho'.
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Stealing the car is much easier, then you can strip it and have ALL the parts.
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McGard wheel locks: $45 + 30 more seconds per wheel to install/remove
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New wheels, tires, mounting, balancing, hours of time for finding and installing the parts, and repairing any damages incurred from the process of stealing the wheels.
Choose wisely
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2000 videos on how to remove McGard wheel locks without key on youtubeMcGard wheel locks: $45 + 30 more seconds per wheel to install/remove
Vs.
New wheels, tires, mounting, balancing, hours of time for finding and installing the parts, and repairing any damages incurred from the process of stealing the wheels.
Choose wisely
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...l+lock+removal
Re-membered?
LOL, perfect.
Nate J.
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Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
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Do you guys leave your home and car doors unlocked because everyone knows how to break a window?
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Don't be stupid Bevis. As already stated. Nobody steals wheels anymore, and if you're in a place where that happens, that's a different stupidity problem, and you're probably gonna have bigger problems anyway.
And not +30 seconds per wheel either. The hassle pain is far higher than that. I know, I had wheel locks back in the day (when actually stealing wheels was a thing) and the stupid key was always getting mis-laid... fell behind something in the glove box or trunk or toolbox... or the last poor garage that had to deal with the moronic stupidity of my wheel locks forgot to put it back in the car... or... or...
I'm firmly against retard paranoia-inconvenience. I AM for sensible theft prevention, like bikelocks for instance, because even though they are also easily defeated, stealing a totally unlocked bike IS a thing and a lock IS enough of a deterrent 90% of the time.
But you dorkheads who run around locking crap constantly in neurotic paranoia drive me nuts. My BiL subconsciously constantly locks the doors to the house from the inside when people are home, even when guests are expected... "come on in..." "... I can't the door is locked!" Frickin locks me out of my own house because I'm out doing stuff in the yard or off doing errands. OK I guess there's a .0000000001% chance that a home invader will be thwarted by me bein' all skeered and lockin myself inside all the time. I'll take that, and the .0000000001% chance my wheels get stolen, over the hassles and stress of being constantly paranoid about theives. Screw you paranoid whackos, seriously.
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2002 540iT Sport Vortech S/C 6MT LSD TiAg
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I use the OEM factory locking lugs on my 18” wheels.
Looking for an E39 belly pan , passenger front inner fender liner …
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Locks keep honest people honest. They don’t stop criminals. My house was burglarized about 10 years ago, but we still don’t have a home alarm system because it’s too much of a hassle.
Nate J.
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Titanium Silver/Black Nappa Full 07-18-2001 E39 M5 Heritage (BZ99672). 198,000mi+. Increasing daily. Engine rebuild thread.
(eŌō\ (||||)º(||||) / ōŌe)
Alpineweiss III/Black Merino Full 03-26-2007 E60 M5 Manual (CX08265). 157,000+. Dead starter -_-
RIP, Seabiscuit. Black Sapphire/Schwarz 03-11-2003 530iA Sport (CK39185). T-boned 03-01-2017 at 155,861mi.
Take 2 "Otto" - Toledo Blue/Sandbeige 04-25-2002 530iA Sport (CH98032). Sold 11-10-2017 at 147,743mi.
Take 3 "Manuel" - Toledo Blue/Grau 10-29-2001 530i5 Sport (CE92358). Sold 02-01-2019 at 217,600mi. I regret that. Build Log
Reliable P.O.S. - Green/gray 1995 Camry V6 LE. 270k mi. Sold for space.
Old BMW's FTW
I live in a pretty rough area and nobody has even looked twice at my BMW’s... the only wheels that really get stolen are either ones that look super blingy or are in high demand (like Accord/Camry wheels). Otherwise it’s not worth the effort. At this point 18” wheels aren’t that fancy anymore when so many cars come stock with 19” or 20” wheels. And most BMW wheels aren’t worth too much on the used market because BMW enthusiasts like me are cheapskates.
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There goes my option of welding the wheels to the studs to prevent attacks of rodents using their teeth to steal wheels and sell them on eBay. I guess I was being a “little paranoid”.
Having had the luck of purchasing and working on cars with the locks on and keys missing, I can tell others who think they stop someone who has the tools to do the job has a poor understanding of the process. Most can be removed with nothing more exciting than a impact socket and a hammer. Other designs take one hit with an air chisel before spinning off.
Most owners who loose the key locks swing by the local tire shop for a 25 min lesson in the process.
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Damn, nobody wants my ole 18" wheels no more.
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