Not sure if this is a repost, but here it is.

It was in NY.

http://69.6.197.17//images/misc/37274593157_0.jpg

 

WOW, that sucks.....

 

What a bunch of savages. Stealing OEM rims, when there are probalby lots of rice rims out there on the street for the taking. Grrrrrr.

 

That really sucks. Looks like it was right outside their building.

 

This one was floating around too... some people should be shot

 

wheel locks anyone?

 

The dealers I visit in the Atlanta area put wheel locks on every vehicle, even before they remove the foam shipping material. Sure, these locks can be defeated. But special tools which make noise are needed to overcome the locks. I feel they prevent all but the 'pros' from taking my wheels.

 

oh my god, the first pic I thought was a mitsubishi galant!

 

Thats NY for ya. Scared to drive the car around here.

 

Wheel locks will only slow them down

 

sorry if this is stupid, but im 16... but wouldnt all a theif need to do is buy a bunch of sets of locks himself and use the keys? or are every set different in some way. because if not, 100 dollars can basically get anyone a set of rims...

 

Each set is original. that's why you need to keep the info to reorder a replacement key if lost. Even if they cheap out and make some the same, there are enough different sets made and companies that make them.

 

After losing a wheel lock key and having to get a tire shop to remove the rim without a key....took them 30 seconds to drill the lock off. I imagine that if someone wants your stuff....regardless of if you have a Ford Pinto or a Porsche....they will get it. Wheel lock keys are a deterrance....that is about it. The car in the pic on blocks, I am sure came stock with no locking lugs. Hey, I feel for them, I have 20" rims on my car.....but if someone wants something, they will get it.....just like stereo stuff, some people will just smash and grab for quick money. Had a car broken into, they knew it had a sub box, smashed the rear window to get to it.....knowing the alarm would go off. But often....no one pays attention to car alarms, you know what I mean.

 

thanks for the info maxima80