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05-21-2003, 06:51 PM
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i would recommend Gorilla brand locks. The way it works is that the lock acts like a lug, but you need a special key to remove it instead of a normal 17mm wrench. The special key can be adapted to the 17mm.
05-23-2003, 04:04 PM
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Henry's right... Gorilla locks or pretty much the best. Here at my shop we've had to take off some from cars whose owner's lost their lock keys and it's taken up to 45 minutes a wheel. I have Gorilla's on my car, and no worries on my part. I sleep just fine.
07-28-2004, 01:11 PM
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2005 c230 Kompressor Sedan
Wheel Locks?!
Just picked up my baby on monday. Man...these rims r so adorable!.....Which makes me wonder...has anyone got their stock rims stolen?....just wonder if wheel locks are necessary?!
07-05-2005, 11:48 AM
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Wheel Locks
Or buy two sets, from totally different manufacturers. Put two locks on each wheel.
They had a thief in the Nashville area that had a set of lock keys for one brand. Guess what rims he was stealing.
They had a thief in the Nashville area that had a set of lock keys for one brand. Guess what rims he was stealing.
07-05-2005, 04:30 PM
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Get RAD locks.
For the stock size RAD 2145 is what's used.
RAD makes bolts for virtually all major wheel manufacturers, BBS, OZ, Ronal, MIM, etc. so you can be assured of the excellent quality.
RAD Locks
For the stock size RAD 2145 is what's used.
RAD makes bolts for virtually all major wheel manufacturers, BBS, OZ, Ronal, MIM, etc. so you can be assured of the excellent quality.
RAD Locks
07-23-2005, 05:19 PM
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2005 C230 Sport Sedan
Eurasian Wheel Locks
YO, I saw this on ebay and wondering if anyone here has had any experience with it. it seems that it locks itself onto the wheel bolt by turning the key making it clamp down onto the bolt head. Not sure how effective these are but what do you guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
07-23-2005, 08:23 PM
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Check out our RAD locks.
Made in Germany by the guys that make bolts for BBS, OZ, Ronal, MIM, and dozens of other wheel makers.
Dacromet coating just like the factory Mercedes lugs, with cold rolled keys so they'll never strip.
http://www.pure-motorsport.com/produ...98/CA=50/PA=10
Made in Germany by the guys that make bolts for BBS, OZ, Ronal, MIM, and dozens of other wheel makers.
Dacromet coating just like the factory Mercedes lugs, with cold rolled keys so they'll never strip.
http://www.pure-motorsport.com/produ...98/CA=50/PA=10
07-23-2005, 09:05 PM
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2005 C230 Sport Sedan
I agree, I rather spend the money on better wheel locks plus it does look kind of fugly 
I went to put rims on today and my rears were not turning a full rotation because the bolts I got were too long (39mm) so I had to get something smaller which I think were 30mm. The front took 39mm bolts just fine so for sure, I need to get two different sized locks, one with a 30mm shank and one with a 39mm shank both conical seat. Does RAD make those lengths?
I went to put rims on today and my rears were not turning a full rotation because the bolts I got were too long (39mm) so I had to get something smaller which I think were 30mm. The front took 39mm bolts just fine so for sure, I need to get two different sized locks, one with a 30mm shank and one with a 39mm shank both conical seat. Does RAD make those lengths?
07-25-2005, 02:13 AM
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In nearby Huntington Beach you can get the proper bolts for any Mercedes wheel.
http://www.prestigewheel.com/
http://www.prestigewheel.com/
08-17-2005, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by c_klasse
Ill be getting my HRE sometime this week and i need some wheel locks anyone have any suggestions?
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08-17-2005, 12:57 PM
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2005 C230 Sport Sedan
I believe MB locks are McGard's. RAD locks are pretty good as well I believe but what you should thinking about is the size of the lock. Not all wheels are the same thickness, some require shorter bolt lengths while others have longer ones. I got a set of iforged classics (looks like HRE 547R) and I have to use a shorter bolt lock in the rear because of the ebrake problem (wheel won't turn a full rotation with longer bolt lengths). I ended up using McGard bolt locks with a 30mm shank on the rear and on the front, I ran bolt locks with a 39mm shank. Also, do a search on google, there are places where you can get good locks for an affordable price.
08-17-2005, 01:08 PM
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Yep me too, I'll be getting in my MB/McGard locks in today. But with my Brabus, I didn't have to use different type bolts, apparently they use the stock sizes.
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