76okievette
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Looking to put a set of wheel locks on my 08, any one have suggestions on which set I should get?
Question: Wheel Locks
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Hib Halverson
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Interesting that the car didn't some stock with a set of locks.
The last set of aftermarket locks I got were, actually for the Fikses on my Camaro. McGard and it's a great product.
If you're interested in a lengthy discussion of those locks, see:
- Camaro Home Page Tom Henry Chevrolet
Scroll about a third of the way down for the wheel and locks discussion.
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76okievette
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I guess they are an option, I have the chrome Wheels but did not get any wheel locks, will look at the ones recommended. Thanks
njlouc
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When i got my Y2K last Dec., there was no "key" for the stock locks. The dealer said that they had to drill them out!?(NOT) A little (I mean very little) internet research revealed that there is a "twist" socket that removes it easy as pie!!! - and it's pretty cheap to buy. I also found out on another forum the company that made the locks and i went through a procedure to get a new key for $19 which is where i went.
That said it was noted on the blogs that with the "twist" sockets out there, that GM stopped using the locks to save money on a useless product. To sum it up the owner and the shops are inconvenienced while the thieves are well prepared.
Any lock has to be secure yet servicable.
To my mind the best solution would be a sensor in the fender well that senses the presence of fat little fingers and triggers the alarm!! Easy enough ----- work on it.
New(old) thought - I forgot an oldie that was quite effective. A motion sensor on your alarm. if someone jacks up the car it goes off.
That said it was noted on the blogs that with the "twist" sockets out there, that GM stopped using the locks to save money on a useless product. To sum it up the owner and the shops are inconvenienced while the thieves are well prepared.
Any lock has to be secure yet servicable.
To my mind the best solution would be a sensor in the fender well that senses the presence of fat little fingers and triggers the alarm!! Easy enough ----- work on it.
New(old) thought - I forgot an oldie that was quite effective. A motion sensor on your alarm. if someone jacks up the car it goes off.
dpigguy
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McGard makes locks for GM. If you want to go overboard, Gorilla Locks come in sets of 20 - one for each lug 
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njlouc
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Attached is the tool that i have discussed. It seems to be able to remove most bolts/studs/"wheel Locks" with ease. If you have a different key for each lug the tool doesn't care!
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