What wheel locks to get?
03-02-2018, 08:51 PM
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What wheel locks to get?
Hi all,
my baby came today, 20”AMG 10 spoke, and no wheel locks! I’m in New Jersey, eek! Many sizes, I’m very confused. I’d appreciate guidance on size, thread, shape, etc., brand would be great too! Thanks for any help!
03-02-2018, 10:12 PM
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03-03-2018, 02:05 PM
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2014 S550 - SOLD, 2014 GL550 - SOLD, 2014 GL63 AMG, 2015 S63 AMG Sedan, 2015 S63 AMG Coupe
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I’d like to see if there are less expensive or better options. I like the tech in the gorrillas, but am asking for help and guidance, thanks.
03-03-2018, 02:36 PM
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I'll check with pep boys tomorrow, I bought all seasons being installed I hope Wednesday, installer doesn't sell wheel locks
03-11-2018, 09:25 PM
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bought cool gorilla locks, and today discovered...I screwed up.
most are locking nuts, we need locking LUGS. I think only Merced’s, and maybe another brand but I read the other brand may be too short. McGuard or something like that.
tire place had a cop working there, uniformly he and rest of crew basically said folks steal cars, not wheels. Still, I don’t want to deal with that.
tire place also mentioned when folks lose the Mercedes key, THEY CAN NOT GET THE. WHEELS OFF,and they send to the dealer. So, here’s my plan - get price from local parts department (didn’t buy my car ther), up to $100 okay. THEN order replacement key for it and keep the extra at home. Should work out.
bye bye gorilla
03-24-2018, 05:39 PM
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FWIW my McGard’s were installed today. No need to pay Benz $100 or so, I THINK these are OEM.
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03-24-2018, 11:27 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/b/MCGARD-Car-Tr...49/bn_32456039
03-25-2018, 12:00 AM
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Interesting. The MB Wheel Locks are $85 but these McGards are 1/2 the price. Are they as good? I guess I should get a set too for my new car... right? I have no idea. I've always had them before on a car I owned and I guess I just expected them to come automatically on my new car, but of course, I'm sure I'm wrong as usual.
https://www.ebay.com/b/MCGARD-Car-Tr...49/bn_32456039
https://www.ebay.com/b/MCGARD-Car-Tr...49/bn_32456039
i bought the attached, installed today no issue. Extra key is about $20, not sure if I’ll Buy or not. I know the tire place won’t even try these without the proper key; other locks on other cars are less of an issue.
what I bought:
03-25-2018, 11:16 AM
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Gary those locks are garbage and the sooner you throw them in the garbage the better. The 1st person to touch those w an air gun will destroy both the lock and the key. Mcguard like I mentioned earlier is junk. after a few years the weather will actually eat the metal away and youll be stuck w the wheel lock on the wheel. Ive been using Rad wheel locks on my German cars, there made in germany and the key is a much better spline design.
03-25-2018, 11:21 AM
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Thanks! Is RAD the way to go, or should I just spring for the MB ones? I DO think the MB and McGards are the same...
03-25-2018, 11:23 AM
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Aren't the capped lug nuts standard enough security? You need a special socket to remove them and you can easily get a wheel lock off which raises the questions: Are they necessary? Are you wasting money? Note I live in Brooklyn, NY.
03-25-2018, 11:38 AM
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I grew up in Midwood and I’m a nervous guy. I think standard lugs have NO security. I just want my wheels there when I drive off from Roll N Roaster or wherever
03-25-2018, 11:59 AM
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Id go rad, the standard capped ones can be removed w a regular 17mm socket. Ps those are also junk as the caps spin off and they can get stuck too. I had one come off when i was swapping wheels on my w221. Its just a pressed on cap.. pretty stupid design to be honest.
03-25-2018, 08:17 PM
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So the Mercedes ones for around $100 aren't as good as these RAD ones? WOW! Are you sure? I googled MERCEDES BENZ 2018 S63 RAD WHEEL LOCKS and literally nothing came up. Can you post a link?
03-25-2018, 08:20 PM
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I THINK we’re on this web page, but not sure.
http://otisincla.com/product-categor...cks-cone-seat/
http://otisincla.com/product-categor...cks-cone-seat/
03-26-2018, 08:05 AM
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plenty of listings on ebay for them, I actually used the ones off my 221 as there the same for the 222, I dont know what the oems look like but I know the rads are made very well in Germany.
03-26-2018, 01:11 PM
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Thieves wont even bother with a 19MM 12 Point and a big hammer, they will take out a window, find the key and remove the locks if they really want a set of wheels and the situation is right.
03-26-2018, 09:10 PM
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