Help, Wheel thief lurking in my neighborhood!!!! - Page 2 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Need4Spd · 7th October 2005, 23:55

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Smith&Wesson... the original point-and-click interface

Since the cars are German, maybe H&K instead?

Seriously, the McGuard Ultras seem the way to go. I would think one set would be enough but I could see needing two sets (one regular, one extra long) since I run spacers up front. Maybe I could use the longer set on the rears, too if they don't poke through too far. Do they only come in silver?

DavidS · 8th October 2005, 01:53

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Originally Posted by bimmer23

I know nothing is full proof but I am just looking for a good deterent. Any recommendations ?

How about a Neapolitan Mastiff? (huge combat dog - 150 pounds teeth and muscles, and a temper to use those. Would eat a Pitbull or two for breakfast...)

David

DavidS · 8th October 2005, 01:56

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Originally Posted by bmwusa

I hate thieves

If somebody steals hubcaps he is called a thief.

If somebody steals $100 M he is called a successful businessman.

It is all a matter of perspective.

David

bmwusa · 8th October 2005, 08:12

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Originally Posted by DavidS

If somebody steals hubcaps he is called a thief.

If somebody steals $100 M he is called a successful businessman.

It is all a matter of perspective.

David

Ahh so right my friend, too the man who can swindle away millions I might buy a beer, but to the common thug who wants to steal my wheels I just assume shoot em if ya know what I mean, Josh

e60beast · 8th October 2005, 09:11

McGuard is a very good wheel lock type.

An ealier post said that the M5 wheels are probably not to hot of a market because they are so specific.
Use two different brand/type wheel locks on each wheel! (better safe than sorry)
Or a 20ft, 10000 volt electrified fence around your car - like the fence in Jurassic Park!

Honestly though - fake security cameras may deter thieves too.

bimmer23 · 8th October 2005, 18:46

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Originally Posted by e60beast

McGuard is a very good wheel lock type.

An ealier post said that the M5 wheels are probably not to hot of a market because they are so specific.
Use two different brand/type wheel locks on each wheel! (better safe than sorry)
Or a 20ft, 10000 volt electrified fence around your car - like the fence in Jurassic Park!

Honestly though - fake security cameras may deter thieves too.

M5 wheels are probably not that hot on the market but are E46 M3's because the person here got thier M3 wheels stolen. I guess may be there is a bigger market for that ???

Thanks for all your advice, I am definately going to get two type of locks.

Lscman · 8th October 2005, 19:59

McGard is a huge player in wheel locks.

You will discover most local auto parts stores sell them. I am sure someone can special order them for you.

bmwusa · 9th October 2005, 05:35

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Originally Posted by Lscman

McGard is a huge player in wheel locks.

You will discover most local auto parts stores sell them. I am sure someone can special order them for you.

Are they all keyed differently? or does a thief only need to go and buy this particular brand of wheel lock to gain access to a key?

bimmer23 · 9th October 2005, 06:47

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Originally Posted by bmwusa

Are they all keyed differently? or does a thief only need to go and buy this particular brand of wheel lock to gain access to a key?

Yea this is the question I want to know because if it is so popular I am wondering ig a wheel thief will just have a key ready for this type of lock. Again, I know nothing is full proof and is more a deterent not a compelete solution.

Need4Spd · 9th October 2005, 08:52

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Are they all keyed differently? or does a thief only need to go and buy this particular brand of wheel lock to gain access to a key?

According to the website: "These German made locking bolt sets use a computer generated key pattern, making every set completely unique." That may be a bit of a stretch, but probably true enough.