Locking wheel nuts

jackstringer · Dec 9, 2011

I am intrigued with the use of the Landrover Locking wheel nuts. Do they prevent wheels being stolen?

If they are out there to get at your wheels/tyres then they are likely to have a set of the sockets to undo most of the Landrover wheel nuts. So would it be advisable to replace with a after market kit or just not bother with them. I only ask as when I did my brake pads a few months back I found the locking wheel nuts a PITA and I could imagine they would be a right pain if the weather was bad and I was in a hurry.

ratty · Dec 9, 2011

jackstringer said:
I am intrigued with the use of the Landrover Locking wheel nuts. Do they prevent wheels being stolen?

If they are out there to get at your wheels/tyres then they are likely to have a set of the sockets to undo most of the Landrover wheel nuts. So would it be advisable to replace with a after market kit or just not bother with them. I only ask as when I did my brake pads a few months back I found the locking wheel nuts a PITA and I could imagine they would be a right pain if the weather was bad and I was in a hurry.

They don't stop the wheels being stolen. They help slow the theft down and also increase the noise level. If you don't want em take em off. It's your choice. I can get around 99% of locking wheel nuts in under 5 mins without using the key. In most cases I do need to make plenty of noise though.

[JP] · Dec 9, 2011

yeh, as ratty says.

mate bought a disco and didnt come with the key, I got all the wheel nuts off but had to make some noise

khaos · Dec 10, 2011

I further that argument. Got 4 wheels off a defender that had locking nuts but he had lost the keys using only a chisel and hammer. Could have been even quicker but I was trying not to cause any damage to the alloys.

Bump · Dec 13, 2011

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012MB3...de=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0012MB360

Draper Expert 4 Piece 1/2" Sq. Dr. Wheel Nut Double Socket Kit

I doubt either of the above would make much noise and be just as simple :/

jackstringer · Dec 13, 2011

So its only preventing the opportunist. So is there a item on the market that does a good job of protecting the wheels/tyres?

Bump · Dec 13, 2011

yup... a welder.

Problem is a wheel has to be easy to take off as it will need changing from time to time... there is a balance between cost and time to take it off and 'nickability'

I would say locking wheel nuts, like all security, is an excellent deterant, however, if someone wants your wheels they're going to take them.

khaos · Dec 13, 2011

In the case of a spare, a good locking cover will be a deterrent but a thick chain through it is best. Opportunists aren't going to steal your wheels from your car. Not many people wonder around with a jack in their pocket.

ratty · Dec 14, 2011

You could add a second set of locking nuts.

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