Is it worth getting wheel locks?
Is it worth getting wheel locks?
Not only do steering wheel locks prevent the wheel from moving, they’re also a great visual deterrent that will likely keep thieves away. They help make your car much more difficult to steal, causing would-be thieves to look elsewhere.
Where is my wheel lock key?
The key usually comes in a set which can be found with the spare tire or sometimes in the glove box. If the key is lost or gets broken somehow, the dealer or manufacturer can make a new one. It’s a good idea to always make sure that you get your wheel lock key back whenever your wheels are removed.
Do wheel locks really prevent theft?
Wheel locks are redesigned lug nuts for tires that contain theft-deterring sockets. Without your wheel lock key, the tire, rim, and wheel cannot be easily removed. Wheel locks only protect against the theft of tires, wheels, and rims. They do not protect against car theft.
Can you remove wheel locks without a key?
If you find yourself in a situation where you have lost the key to your wheel locks, there is an easy way to remove them, apart from buying a special socket specifically made for this purpose. Watch as Eric shows us how to remove locking wheels bolts using just a standard socket set and lug wrench.
How do you get a wheel lock off with a key?
Method 1 of 2: Remove your wheel locks with a wheel lock key
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Make sure your vehicle is in park.
- Step 2: Align the key with the nut.
- Step 3: Place your lug nut wrench on the wheel lock key.
- Step 4: Turn the lug nut wrench counterclockwise.
- Step 5: Turn the wheel lock off by hand.
- Materials Needed.
Is every wheel lock key different?
Each set of locking wheel nuts has a unique indent with a key that matches up with the pattern. The only time the wheel lug nuts can be removed is when the key with the correct pattern is inserted. However, in the event of losing the key, there is a way to remove the locking lug nut.
