Anyone using wheel locks? Switched out the Gemini wheels to 20” TST and now starting to think maybe I should get some locks. Thanks
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Wheel locks?
- Thread starter maximus96
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After some research, I might buy this Gorilla set where all the nuts are keyed just to make it more difficult and avoid being an easy target...
maybe not this exact set for the Y, not sure what size yet...
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Auto...dp/B004U3THY8/ref=psdc_15706751_t1_B01N4VSVYG
maybe not this exact set for the Y, not sure what size yet...
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Auto...dp/B004U3THY8/ref=psdc_15706751_t1_B01N4VSVYG
SLV12
Member
14mm x 1.5 is the thread pitch of the lug bolts. and yes, 21mm is the size of the stock lug nut.
I think this $98 set has a cone that is a better match to the factory nuts,
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Auto...0DH5ZAWP4HJ&psc=1&refRID=D3E11KW140DH5ZAWP4HJ
However some reviews are not so great.
Wheel locks have been nothing but a pain in the butt my experience. At this point, they are a shady dealer-add on like VIN etching to me.
With sentry mode, you'll get video of anyone who is going to take your wheels and honestly even if you have wheel locks even a mediocre thief will just hammer on a socket and take them off if they REALLY want them. Perhaps they are a deterrent, at best. But if someone really wants your wheels they'll get them.
With sentry mode, you'll get video of anyone who is going to take your wheels and honestly even if you have wheel locks even a mediocre thief will just hammer on a socket and take them off if they REALLY want them. Perhaps they are a deterrent, at best. But if someone really wants your wheels they'll get them.
RichAZ/CapeCod
Member
I concur. There are no security devices that will prevent theft of your wheels. I put 41 years in as a police officer. When with the NYPD a buddy was CO of the auto crime unit. When he and his guys raided a "chop shop" they'd inevitably find a batch of steering-wheel lock thingys sitting in the corner of the shop!
Rich
Totally understood these are deterrents and nothing more just like door locks to our houses. Someone wants in, they can get in. I simply want to make it difficult so they move on to an easier target. Having to hammer a socket onto every nut should make it undesirable. Also can deter stupid kids from pulling quick pranks.
The gorilla nuts arrived. I'll upload a comparison pic later.
The gorilla nuts arrived. I'll upload a comparison pic later.
I totally understand. My experience has been frustrating - one time a shop forgot to put the wheel lock back after a tire swap. Three months later what should have been a quick and free rotation turned into $150 and an hour of time wasted. I also don't live in the bay area....I'm more worried about running into a deer or a moose than I am having someone steal my wheels. Let us know how it works!
OscarActor07
Member
Hi: @maximus96 I took your recommendation and got the same Gorilla lock set for my 2020 Tesla MX. And I am about to install them this weekend. How are they doing after a month of use? Any complaints?
jf64k
Member
OP, thanks for sharing. I’m getting satin black aftermarket wheels on my MY and was thinking about lugs.
These look perfect. Just ordered a set.
These look perfect. Just ordered a set.
Happy to report no issues at all. I ordered an extra key though to leave one in the car and one in the garage. I think it was $15.
OscarActor07
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Black chrome
McGard Lug Nut Installation Kits 84527
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Lug Nuts, Conical, Standard and Locking, Stainless, Black Chrome, 14mm x 1.50 RH Thread, Set of 20
Lug Nuts, Conical, Standard and Locking, Stainless, Black Chrome, 14mm x 1.50 RH Thread, Set of 20
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ElectricGhost
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What are you torquing them too? 129 ft/lbs is what Tesla says to use but what are those rated for?
Also, are you avoid impact drills? I've heard it can break those, which makes me hesitant and I assume any auto shop is going straight to the impact drill.
