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Old 01-27-2009, 09:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Does anyone know where I can get locking Lug Nuts for my Smart Car? I tried the Dealer, and every parts or accessories store that I drive by. I even call he Smart HQ. No one has them. Someone has tried twice this year to take my tires.

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Sorry someone's trying to rip off your wheels. I saw a post by a member with some for sale:
http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/for...gorilla-18933/
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Does anyone know where I can get locking Lug Nuts for my Smart Car? I tried the Dealer, and every parts or accessories store that I drive by. I even call he Smart HQ. No one has them. Someone has tried twice this year to take my tires.

What is someone going to do with your 3 lug wheels?


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The dealers can get them part# is A000-990-60-07. Retails is $97.00.
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What is someone going to do with your 3 lug wheels?

Put 'em on an old Renault R5 LeCar, maybe?
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I've been using SAAB wheel bolts
McGard part #37279
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What is someone going to do with your 3 lug wheels?


Mabe they are too cheap to buy new tires for there own car
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The dealers can get them part# is A000-990-60-07. Retails is $97.00.
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Is that the going price? Seems typically overinflated dealer price. I see Smart Madness has them for $94.99. I want to buy three sets of four. I'm an overprotective parent for my Smart. I want locks on three lugs because these bolts come off rather easy, doesn't take much torque to loosen them regardless of how tight you tighten them.

I looked up that McGard and all I get is Asian language sites.

Appears Gorilla sells wheel lock sets of 20 for $65, but I'm not sure if these are the ones for the Smart.http://www.brandsport.com/grla-73633t.html

Gorilla has "The System" in sets of 16, 20, 24, etc.

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/the.system

So for the "System", you put a wheel lock on each lug nut and you just have ONE key for them all.

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/the.system.new.box

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



These are nice looking and it has a spinning sleeve which from what I can tell, Gorilla has three different designs and this one seems to be the best? Not sure, but appears so.

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla.locks

But then there are literally a dozen different configurations here so this is where I get confused.

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla.locks.page_25

Then even more...last page. Is it just me, or does anybody else feel like they are in an exotic adult store? lol

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla.locks.page_26

They're a mere $16.99 for a set of four, but what I find weird is I don't see the bolt. I'm confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here's another one that is 12MM x 1.50 thread (yet you still don't see the bolt). $22.41 for four.
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 71631N Acorn Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 71631N Acorn Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive


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