Stock lock nut failure

[DrumReaper]

What I was most dismayed by was the ease of how I was able to remove the "lock" nut. I tapped a 22mm deep well socket onto the lock nut, then attached the 1/2" torque bar and with a hefty turn, loosened the nut.

Smh. Those things are no more "anti-theft" than a regular nut. Took all of 3 minutes.

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[Mike02z]

Let's face it, if someone wants your wheels, they will get them. There are all types of tool sets simply made to remove wheel locks. The only thing locks protect you against are the amateurs, Even then all they need is one of the below.

http://www.sears.com/steelman-78537...Id=CPO Outlets&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Tool-30171-Wheel-Lock-Removal/dp/B005EKZEFW

 

[Hack]

What I was most dismayed by was the ease of how I was able to remove the "lock" nut. I tapped a 22mm deep well socket onto the lock nut, then attached the 1/2" torque bar and with a hefty turn, loosened the nut.

Smh. Those things are no more "anti-theft" than a regular nut. Took all of 3 minutes.

All the locking nut does is make it more of a PITA for you to take the nut on and off. It really won't stop a determined thief.

 

[Demonic]

Did I read somewhere that the 350R studs require longer lug nuts? What would be the correct Gorilla set for a 350R?

Thanks

 

[DrumReaper]

Did I read somewhere that the 350R studs require longer lug nuts? What would be the correct Gorilla set for a 350R?

Thanks

R uses same lugs as 350... and same lock nuts, for that matter.

 

[CliffClavin]

Ching Chong torque wrench? Or did someone other before you use a n impact?

Seriously?

 

[firestarter2]

The stock lugs are terrible. I can only imagine how bad the locks are

 

[Mike02z]

The lugs were one of the first things I replaced. I'll never understand why manufacturers use chrome lug nuts on black wheels

 

[DrumReaper]

Ching Chong torque wrench? Or did someone other before you use a n impact?

Just saw this... no and no.

 

[Honus]

Everyone knows the correct word is "CHINESIUM."

 

[wltrmtty]

Does anyone have a p/n and source for the Gorilla lug nut?

 

[chitlins37]

Does anyone have a p/n and source for the Gorilla lug nut?

Gorilla Wheel Locks 96643BDX

Got mine from Summit Racing:
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/GOR-96643BDX

 

[JT1]

Just saw this... no and no.

Was at a track event, Bmw needed rear brakes, owner was not very mechanically inclined so we were helping with the swap.
Took a 3 foot bar to break the lugs loose. Owner showed us his torque wrench, still set to whatever the BMW spec is, I believe 105 ft lbs,

Made in China torque wrench. Thankfully the nuts and studs seemed I damaged.

No offense meant, the other forum I frequent uses that term as a generic for anything Chinese made,

 

[DrumReaper]

No offense taken... I can certainly respect your questions as cheap tools can sometimes lead to unwanted consequences.

 

[fuhrius]

Gorilla Wheel Locks 96643BDX

Got mine from Summit Racing:
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/GOR-96643BDX

those look nice. I just put a set of the non-locking open ended gorilla nuts on my RS and they seem very high quality.

you're using the ones above on the R carbon wheels?

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