Friend of a friend had his wheels stolen last night. 20" painted wheels, the ones without the flowers. They just left dropped his car on the pavement in the parking space. Anyone sees wheels like this popping up in the area let me know either to let him buy them or see if they were his.
Stolen wheels.
- Thread starter sunwolf
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I guess some wheel locks are in order for all of us,some cheap insurance to aid from any potential risks from happening.Z http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/taurus/e9tz1a043a/2013-year/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/wheels-cat/locks-scat/?part_name=wheel-locks-chrome-plated-for-exposed-lugs
mistadobalina
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These are the wheel locks that I got:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CMH4BY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
According to Amazon, they don't fit my car (2011 SHO), but the measurements are correct (and they're on my car now).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CMH4BY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
According to Amazon, they don't fit my car (2011 SHO), but the measurements are correct (and they're on my car now).
wasinger3000
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Unfortunately all it takes its one of these and they can get your wheels even with a locking nut.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FTN3KK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1429280695&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+lock+removal+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=51wrur97F9L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FTN3KK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1429280695&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+lock+removal+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=51wrur97F9L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Frozen Taurus
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wasinger3000 said:
Yep four sockets slightly larger than the diameter of the lock nut are all you need ...pound them on and unbolt.
wasinger3000
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Only thing I've found that keeps people away is to set my alarms sensitivity extremely high so it goes off when the car moves. Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.Frozen Taurus said:
You can change your alarm sensitivity?wasinger3000 said:Only thing I've found that keeps people away is to set my alarms sensitivity extremely high so it goes off when the car moves. Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.Frozen Taurus said:
wasinger3000
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It's part of the kit for the cell phone remote start. The security module. Works pretty well.sunwolf said:You can change your alarm sensitivity?wasinger3000 said:Only thing I've found that keeps people away is to set my alarms sensitivity extremely high so it goes off when the car moves. Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.Frozen Taurus said:
Tell me more about this cellphone remote start.wasinger3000 said:It's part of the kit for the cell phone remote start. The security module. Works pretty well.sunwolf said:You can change your alarm sensitivity?wasinger3000 said:Only thing I've found that keeps people away is to set my alarms sensitivity extremely high so it goes off when the car moves. Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.Frozen Taurus said:
wasinger3000
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It's pretty handy. I use it to start my car anytime I'm in a building out of sight. That and lock it if I feel like I forgot to lock it.sunwolf said:Tell me more about this cellphone remote start.wasinger3000 said:It's part of the kit for the cell phone remote start. The security module. Works pretty well.sunwolf said:You can change your alarm sensitivity?wasinger3000 said:Only thing I've found that keeps people away is to set my alarms sensitivity extremely high so it goes off when the car moves. Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.Frozen Taurus said:
https://social.ford.com/our-articles/cuvs/edge/remote-access-makes-your-smartphone-a-virtual-keyfob/
http://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html
panther427
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You have to have extremely tight tolerance or clearance between the wheel and lug nut. On top of that you need the locking lug nut with the smooth side that will spin freely independently of the actuall nut. That Gives you the best chance of keeping your wheels.
That prevents the hammered socket or the lug nut removal tools. But not perfect
That prevents the hammered socket or the lug nut removal tools. But not perfect
wasinger3000
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Hahaha. I was wondering if you would catch that. :SHOdded said:No comment.wasinger3000 said:Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.
