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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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Wheel Locks ( Recommendations )

Right now I'm rolling around w 4 lugs on each wheel but I'm not worried about losing my since they are the factory 5 spoke wheels.

But In case I decide to upgrade, does anybody recommend any wheel locks?
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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for factory wheels, i would grab some of the factory lug nut locks.
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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for factory wheels, i would grab some of the factory lug nut locks.
ok thanks..

Gorilla Locks any good?
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 01:16 PM
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Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 38431N Honda Ball Seat Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size): Automotive Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 38431N Honda Ball Seat Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size): Automotive

They are good, but OEM ones justnspace mentioned are McGard I believe
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 38431N Honda Ball Seat Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size): Automotive

They are good, but OEM ones justnspace mentioned are McGard I believe
Thanks.. Can't go wrong with oem.
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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i've had the mcgard lock shear on me and i've torqued everything to spec

i would only go with gorillas for oem wheels. some of the gorilla systems give you a lock for each lug. i'd recommend the spline locks
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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+1 on the Gorilla Splined locks on all 5 lug nuts.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 08:02 AM
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revisiting...

Does anybody recommend a better set of lock nuts besides Gorilla and the OEM set? A set that is harder to remove?
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 09:44 AM
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There's always this option:

Expensive but the best.
I think they're overkill for stock wheels, though.

RimLox
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
There's always this option:

Expensive but the best.
I think they're overkill for stock wheels, though.

RimLox
They don't even list prices??
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 08:48 AM
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You have to contact for a price quote.

Usually around 400$, which is why I mentioned it probably isn't worth it for stock wheels.
They replace your wheels if they are ever stolen.
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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if you are ok with running adapters on your stock wheels, a few of us run project mu super lock 7 lug nuts. we of course use them on aftermarket wheels.

all lugs are locks and 7 sided so you need a special key to fit over them. they are also steel and super durable. the only downside is the caps on them are teal so you either have to be ok with that color scheme (i painted my brembos teal to match) or paint the caps something else
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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Any pics of the Project Mu's with the teal Brembos? Any info on where you got your caliper paint?

Thanks!
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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Any pics of the Project Mu's with the teal Brembos? Any info on where you got your caliper paint?

Thanks!
i used rustoleum satin lagoon, it's $3 a can at home depot haha. i previously had white g2 caliper paint on so that gave me a very good high heat base before this was put on. then i put on the brembo decal and then sprayed clear after

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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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single drilled XXR
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
single drilled XXR
You're drooling over an XXR wheel?
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 08:23 PM
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more like showing my excitement over a single drilled version over the popular multi-drilled version
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
There's always this option:

Expensive but the best.
I think they're overkill for stock wheels, though.

RimLox
Yesssss. Was looking for these guys a few months back when someone on another thread asked what the best locks possible would be. My mind went to these but couldnt find them.

If I remember correctly they will even insure your wheels while using their locks. (If you have one of their installers install them of course)
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
more like showing my excitement over a single drilled version over the popular multi-drilled version
Agree with that.
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