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Old 04-07-2012, 02:25 AM
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don't steal my wheels please!

just bought these for my new wheels

Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 61631 Acorn Guard Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive

anybody have experience with them? did some research before purchasing and i heard they were the best wheel locks due to the spinning outer sleeve.
 
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Old 06-17-2012, 03:31 PM
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What I want to know is why Amazon's Part Finder tool says of this item:

"This product does not fit your 2012 Honda Fit"

Amazon seems to only recommend the OEM wheel locks. Does anyone know why? I will have to park my Fit on the street here in Boston, so i want to get some wheel locks for it. (Haven't taken delivery of the car yet. 2012 Sport AT.)
 
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Old 06-17-2012, 04:31 PM
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Lug nuts are designed for certain style seats built into the rim. Not by model. Oem locks are a ball seat most aftermarket locks and nuts are conical and wont seat properly.
 
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:41 PM
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I wouldn't waste money on locking lugs. Most of the keys are the same and wont stop anyone who steals wheels regularly. You're better off with a quality alarm that has shock sensors.
 
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojulas
What I want to know is why Amazon's Part Finder tool says of this item:

"This product does not fit your 2012 Honda Fit"

Amazon seems to only recommend the OEM wheel locks. Does anyone know why? I will have to park my Fit on the street here in Boston, so i want to get some wheel locks for it. (Haven't taken delivery of the car yet. 2012 Sport AT.)
Yeah, these won't fit the Fit's original wheels. I actually bought this set, but only because I now have aftermarket wheels.

This set has the free-spinning sleeve. Gorilla only makes a more generic wheel lock (no sleeve) for the original wheels.
 
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:14 PM
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op: your wheels are gonna fall off

 
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:48 PM
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That's awesome!!
 
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:34 PM
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lol....I best they sold that RX7 as a mechanic's special
 
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Old 06-17-2012, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bmxman
You're better off with a quality alarm that has shock sensors.
Tilt sensors would be more appropriate.
 
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Old 06-20-2012, 10:46 PM
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Just picked up my Fit Sport today, and the dealer threw in a set of Honda wheel locks for free!

I know these locks are next to useless against dedicated thieves, but I still feel better knowing they are there.

If I can find a set of aftermarket locks that fit the stock wheels, I think I will add them too.
 
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