What are Wheel Locks?

One of the best mods you can add to your car is a shiny set of custom rims. And, while they look incredible to you, they also look pretty nice to unscrupulous individuals. It's easy to see why they make such a tempting target for potential thieves, with the average cost of a set of rims and tires running well north of a thousand bucks. Luckily, you can avoid the heartache of seeing your car rimless and on cinderblocks by securing your precious rims with a set of wheel locks. Here's the gist on these inexpensive, yet effective security devices.

What is a Wheel Lock?

Wheel locks install in place of your car’s lug nuts and can only be removed with a special key that comes with the set.

Types of wheel locks vary, depending on the wheel style.

You can replace one or all your lug nuts with wheel locks. It's up to you.

If not properly torqued, wheel locks can rattle loose over time, just like lug nuts. So, use a torque wrench to install them.

McGard Cone Seat Wheel Locks Tip: Make sure the wheel lock’s key is fully seated on the lock — otherwise, you'll round the key off, making it very difficult to remove the lock in the future.

Why You Need Wheel Locks

The cost of wheel locks is far lower than that incurred by replacement rims. Besides that, wheel locks give you peace of mind.

Thieves generally go after the most tempting targets, so having an anti-theft deterrent on your car (like wheel locks) can be enough to discourage them.

Wheel locks are virtually impossible to remove. That's because wheel locks leave just enough room for the key to fit around them, which is nowhere near enough space for a prying tool to fit into.

McGard Center Cap Locks

Unlike bare OEM lug nuts, wheel locks look nice and lock down custom rims without detracting from their beauty.

If you're wondering where to buy wheel locks, look no further than AT. We have wheel locks that are sure to install in minutes and keep your rims where they belong. Best of all, you can order a set today at the best prices online, thanks to our 1-Year, Lower Price Guarantee.