Wheel locks

[EV Lab]

I've got aftermarket wheels ordered... what's a good suggestion for wheel locks?

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[BMT1071]

McGard makes a good product. Manufactured in western NY if that is important to you. https://mcgard.com/automotive/wheel-locks/
Many of the "factory" wheel locks sold by car dealers are made by McGard.

 

[generaltso]

Do a lot of wheels get stolen in your neck of the woods?

 

[EV Lab]

No... but I've also not spent so much on wheels. Perhaps I am overreacting...

 

[generaltso]

No... but I've also not spent so much on wheels. Perhaps I am overreacting...

I mean, I guess wheel locks exist for a reason. But I don't know anyone who has ever had their wheels stolen. Cheap insurance I guess.

 

[BMT1071]

I mean, I guess wheel locks exist for a reason. But I don't know anyone who has ever had their wheels stolen. Cheap insurance I guess.

Same here. Just make sure you keep track of the key, and remember to provide it to the shop when you take your car in for service that might require wheel removal. The cup holder is a nice place to leave it when you drop off. ?

 

[ab13]

One thing you need to check is the height of the wheel locks. This is what I found for actual Ford wheel locks, but depending on your wheels you may need low profile or "standard" height parts. On one of my vehicles, the standard height ones stick out a little and probably should be lower profile.

https://www.levittownfordparts.com/part-model/ford-mustang-mache-wheel-lock.html

 

[kdryden99]

Go with the Gorilla System or they have the X2 ones.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

As you install it or just after it's been installed, removing it and apply a little thread anti-seize. My wife's car had a factory lock on it and it got so mangled and it was so deep in the stud's well that the garage had to call in a welder to add a rod to it to remove it. He had done it before and was set up for it.

 

[shutterbug]

I mean, I guess wheel locks exist for a reason.

Mostly they exist so that the dealer can stick you with another unneeded add-on.

 

[R7206]

Wheels get stolen all the time.

Usually, they are targeting more popular fitments for easier turnover (F150, Silverado, Explorer, etc). Not sure if there would be a big market for them unless they happen to fit another vehicle perfectly.

For what it is worth, not any lock will fit. You need to make sure it works with the pocket opening on the wheels you bought. Some locks require a key/sleeve that may not insert in some aftermarket openings.

 

[highland58]

A friend had wheel locks on his truck. We were up in the boonies (Natchez pass WA) and he had a flat tire. He did not remember to bring his wheel lock key. It took a lot of bashing them with rocks, but he finally got them off and got the spare on. I guess he must have put the wheel locks back on but not very tight, until we got back.

 

[Stang68]

One thing you need to check is the height of the wheel locks. This is what I found for actual Ford wheel locks, but depending on your wheels you may need low profile or "standard" height parts. On one of my vehicles, the standard height ones stick out a little and probably should be lower profile.

https://www.levittownfordparts.com/part-model/ford-mustang-mache-wheel-lock.html

Just ordered these, as it seems some cars have had their wheels stolen at our local park and ride. The Ford accessories site says these fit the Mach E, so there shouldn't be a fitment problem, right?
https://accessories.ford.com/products/chrome-plated-wheel-locks-for-exposed-lugs

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