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Glen e 09-18-2013 04:52 PM

Paul and other xperts: correct wheel lock?
 
I think these will work, yes?


RicK T 09-18-2013 05:03 PM

Yes.

Just some info if you want to read: :)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-question.html

Glen e 09-18-2013 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by RicK T (Post 1584951757)
Yes.

Just some info if you want to read: :)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-question.html

thanks - was pretty sure that the c7 was the same....

ATC399 09-18-2013 05:10 PM

why do you need wheels lock?

Dave@Ciocca 09-18-2013 05:13 PM

I believe GM will be selling them as an accessory as well.

Dave

talon90 09-18-2013 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by troller399 (Post 1584951817)
why do you need wheels lock?

Because after you have spent any time on the forum, this is a sight that you never want to see in your own driveway.

MThomas 09-18-2013 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by talon90 (Post 1584951837)
Because after you have spent any time on the forum, this is a sight that you never want to see in your own driveway.

I spent 32 years in law enforcement and just retired last November. HELL YES put locks on your wheels.

Glen e 09-18-2013 05:20 PM

^^^^^^I have traveled for a living for 35 years...Since 1980, 4 times I have walked out of holiday and Ramada type properties to see a car up on blocks....I've got two hotels to hit to get my car home, these slow them down a bit...not theftproof, just a deterrent for meth heads...

RicK T 09-18-2013 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by Glen e (Post 1584951886)
^^^^^^I have traveled for a living for 35 years...Since 1980, 4 times I have walked out of holiday and Ramada type properties to see a car up on blocks....I've got two hotels to hit to get my car home, these slow them down a bit...not theftproof, just a deterrent for meth heads...

In that case, might be a good reason to consider the 20 lock set? Maybe? :)

Glen e 09-18-2013 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by RicK T (Post 1584951999)
In that case, might be a good reason to consider the 20 lock set? Maybe? :)

that's what that kit is....and I have another 4 lock kit to mix up the key....

RicK T 09-18-2013 05:41 PM


Originally Posted by Glen e (Post 1584952014)
that's what that kit is....and I have another 4 lock kit to mix up the key....

Hmm, I read it as 16 lug nuts and 4 locks. Maybe I misread.

Glen e 09-18-2013 05:44 PM


Originally Posted by RicK T (Post 1584952083)
Hmm, I read it as 16 lug nuts and 4 locks. Maybe I misread.

gotcha - you are correct...I'll have two keys on each wheel

CaptRat 09-18-2013 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by Glen e (Post 1584951673)

Something is a bit strange with the product in that Amazon link. It says it's Gorilla 71733, the package in the photo says 71783. 71783 is 1/2 x 20 vs 12 x 1.5. Which is it they're selling?

I think 71633 and 71733 are the same except 71633 lists only 13/16" wrench size and not 19mm.

Rat

WELEPRO 09-18-2013 06:17 PM

Any acorn/conical wheel lock in a 12x1.5 will work just fine.

Gorilla does sell a kit that will replace all the lugnuts with locks. I will say, that we remove these every day for people that have lost or broken the wheel lock key. If a thief has enough time, they'll still be able to get your wheels. But locks will certainly slow them down.

Glen e 09-18-2013 06:22 PM

I might add that most of the holiday Inn express and other main chains will find you a spot that is illuminated or always watched if you ask. I was part of event staff that toured a BMW X6 and the M5 6 months before they were available. We always would ask and got to park underneath the entrance awning/portal with no problem 95% of the time...just ask...

yellowsnow 09-18-2013 06:39 PM

Do they make black ones for those of us that ordered black wheels/ I would think it would look very tacky to have black wheels/rims and 5 bright nuts..

:lol:

(bright nuts)

Glen e 09-18-2013 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by yellowsnow (Post 1584952540)
Do they make black ones for those of us that ordered black wheels/ I would think it would look very tacky to have black wheels/rims and 5 bright nuts..

:lol:

(bright nuts)

of course they do...make amazon your friend....

Matt26 09-18-2013 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by yellowsnow (Post 1584952540)
Do they make black ones for those of us that ordered black wheels/ I would think it would look very tacky to have black wheels/rims and 5 bright nuts..

:lol:

(bright nuts)

Yup, part number 71633nbc


bimmerborn 09-18-2013 07:11 PM

2LT and 3LT have tilt sensors. Alarm will go off if the car tilted to steal the wheels, or tow. However, buy the wheel locks. I have the Gorilla Automotive wheel locks on all my cars, including the C6.

yellowsnow 09-18-2013 07:11 PM

I looked on Amazon at part # 71633NBC and at part #21133BC, but their size calculator says that it will not fit my car... 2014 or 2013 Chevy Corvette


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