Wheel Lock Nuts

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Has anyone been putting lock nuts on there wheels (for 18 inch wheels) to prevent theft. If so any particular type suggested???????

[CJF077]

Ive been waiting for Ford to get me genuine ones, but no luck.. been told they havent got them yet..

[Guest Turbo-6]

They came factory-fitted with my vehicle.

[Mondie]

They came factory-fitted with my vehicle.

Me too.

You have to look closely as they resemble the standard nuts.

[Falchoon]

Factory ones on my car too.

[Guest XR_Strider_GuY]

Yeap Ford have been using the lock nuts on the 17inch XR wheels since the AU days. It looks very similar to the other nuts but you need a special adaptor to undo the nut. Should be located in your centre console or glove box.

Just a tip when you go to the tyre shop tell them you have to locknuts or better still do what I do buy 4 normal locknuts so they don't stuff/strip the locknut with the rattle gun. Once it's stripped they'll have to cut the stud out.

[Mals BA XR6T]

Repco have them for the BA. The thread I think is the same as the AU. Just ask the guy if you can try one. I have them on mine now (I didn't get factory ones :( )

[CJF077]

i havent even noticed.. will have to check again when i get my car back from repairs.. shows how much attention i pay to the rims..

[turbo_nick]

If I were you guys, I'd get another set of locknuts (2 nuts per wheel) for added security. They can be a pain in the arse when you need to get the wheel off, but if you've got 18s or 19s, you need all the security you can get.

The brand I recommend is Stilbull - VERY good. We used to bring them in a long time ago, but I think someone else has taken over. Have a look, you might find a few sets somewhere. Oh, and before you ask, no, we don't have any anymoer.

[Turbo6man]

Yeap Ford have been using the lock nuts on the 17inch XR wheels since the AU days. It looks very similar to the other nuts but you need a special adaptor to undo the nut. Should be located in your centre console or glove box.

Just a tip when you go to the tyre shop tell them you have to locknuts or better still do what I do buy 4 normal locknuts so they don't stuff/strip the locknut with the rattle gun. Once it's stripped they'll have to cut the stud out. :banghead:

Maaaate - there is a sure fire way to stop those lug-heads from using a rattle gun on your nuts - just tell 'em if your nuts are damaged their's will be too! It works for me - all the places I deal with make a note in BOLD lettering so their mechanics don't foul up.