Wheel Locks

[imported_mntdewred]

I was looking on Summit Racing's website for wheel locks, and they returned 178 results to me. Gorilla, McGard, Mickey Thompson, just to name a few. McGard returned the most results, so I'm thinking they are the brand to go with.

But I have a few questions on how to choose the right set. For example: Wheel lock set, Bolt, M14 x 1.5, length 45.0mm, radius seat, 17mm hex is one McGard wheel lock set. I'm not quite sure what those numbers mean, and how I'll be able to decide which ones will fit on my car. I have a 1998 Honda Civic EX 2DR.

A-Thank You

[Calesta]

Go with Gorilla. They're pretty much the best you can get, and they're some of the hardest to break through. The keys are so tough that you can use an impact wrench on them.

Originally posted by mntdewred@Feb 19 2004, 10:10 AM
M14 x 1.5,

Thread specs- these have to match your stock lug nuts

length 45.0mm[/b]

Just how long the whole locking nut is- match this to your stock nuts too

radius seat[/b]

Seat type- Honda/Acura wheels use "acorn" style seats, which is what the radius seat should be

17mm hex[/b]

That's typically the size socket you'll need to drive the lock's key. You can make this any size you want, but the most convenient setup is to get the same size as your stock lug nuts, and that should be 19mm.

is one McGard wheel lock set. I'm not quite sure what those numbers mean, and how I'll be able to decide which ones will fit on my car. I have a 1998 Honda Civic EX 2DR.

A-Thank You
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That should be it. Buy Gorilla, not McGard.

[imported_DIYperformance]

Originally posted by Calesta@Feb 19 2004, 10:44 AM

That should be it.* Buy Gorilla, not McGard.

Mike, I have both. I ended up using the McGards' because I have Gorilla lug nuts and the key for them fit on the Gorilla locks that I had. It's bullshit, they're just a rib nut. If it's tuner style you can get them off with a standard key or if it's standard style they come off with a vice grip (that happened to my father in laws best friend on his dodge ram).

McGard uses a total smooth cylinder so any wrench or grips can't catch them to turn it, and every key has an individual star pattern that has over like 2 million patterns until the same one is reprinted.

My .02cents from actual experience---> Go McGard.

[imported_comutek]

<-- i've had both and i'm a mcgard fan also.

btw, i think i have an extra set from my civic at my house.

[Calesta]

Hmmm. I've seen McGard's design, and I still don't like it... you can't get them off with a tuner lug wrench unless you have a really really big one and you're able to fit it in the tiny space between the nut and the wheel. They have a new version that's kinda like their old design but in a sleeve- it's even harder to crack.

[CeeReX]

Originally posted by comutek@Feb 19 2004, 12:57 PM
<-- i've had both and i'm a mcgard fan also.

btw, i think i have an extra set from my civic at my house.

What do they look like?I need something to lock up the Fat fives with.

[imported_comutek]

Originally posted by CivicHB+Feb 19 2004, 01:50 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CivicHB @ Feb 19 2004, 01:50 PM)</div>

What do they look like?I need something to lock up the Fat fives with.[/b]

like this i believe.

[Smooth_Imports]

Speaking for lug nuts, Were can i find black or gun metal tuner nuts, I stripped two of the nuts inner threads last year when taking the wheels off for the winter.

[imported_mntdewred]

Aaron- if you do have an extra set and are willing to part with them, let me know.

Thanks for everybodies help. Greatly appreciated!!

[imported_comutek]

Originally posted by mntdewred@Feb 19 2004, 06:42 PM
Aaron- if you do have an extra set and are willing to part with them, let me know.

Thanks for everybodies help. Greatly appreciated!!

if they fit your car i will give them to you for free and you can just pay $4-5 dollars shipping.