This past weekend...my 16's Kosei K1 almost got stolen...i have 3 regular Black lug nut that came with the wheels from TIRE RACK and one wheel lock "Mcgard" on each wheel.
I noticed yesterday that all the regular lug nuts had been tampered with...and were all loose except the Mcgard wheel lock. I was on my way to school on monday when i noticed this happened. These kids probably live in my neighborhood because i remember seeing a green mustang pulling next to my parked car Friday night when its parked on the curb in front of my apartment.

PLEASE....help me find 3 more sets of wheels locks.
i am going to have 4 different set for each rim. I am so sick of thieves and paranoid at the same time.
please...i need some suggestions.

 

just get extended wheel studs. i doubt someone is going to carry a deep socket with them

 

Just get Kryogen (sp?) 7-sided lugnuts. How many people carry 7-sided socket? Also, if you're paranoid, bet 2 McGard and 2 Kryogen lugs per side for a proper balance.

 

Try a set of gorilla locks for the other 3 lugs. The set comes with 20 locks, so it will replace all of the ones you need. And how about you get a car pager so you know the next some someone is messing with your car.

 

Just so you know, lock nuts are not supposed to be torqued like mad, unlike standard nuts. Therefore, it is deemed unsafe to drive with 5 different lock nuts on each wheel. I think the max you should put on, would be 2 on each wheel.

*note, this doesn't include the 20 set of nuts that require a special key.

 

no lugs are supposed to be torqued like mad, all honda lugs should be torqued to 80 lb-ft. Don't let some tool with an impact gun take out frustration by putting your lugs on at 200+ lb-ft, with no particular consistency, it's a great way to warp rotors and break stuff.
Get an alarm with a tilt sensor, or if you feel like going nuts, put locks on all lugs...the kyokugens are pretty nice, and you won't need multiple keys etc. Maybe tell neighbors you trust that you think someone is checking out your car and might be trying to steal your stuff, they'll be more likely to react to suspicious behavior.

 

Yes, he is right, you can torque the Gorillas to spec, but dont try it with the McGards, they will strip and you will be sorry!

 

I had mcgards<sp and gorillas on my wheels and the got jacked 2 weeks ago.
Here's the link https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=69999


[Modified by Tbone, 7:22 PM 10/2/2001]

 

Thanks for everyones reply....
What about splinedrive lug nuts and wheel lock?
Are they any better than the ones mention??
thanks
marvin http://www.mcgard.com/automotive/tuner_lugnuts2.html

 

A thief who is serious about stealing your **** will scope your car out and know what tools to bring.