Advanced Wheel Locks

Spaceme1117 · 09-21-2021, 05:46 AM

Just a recommendation. I purchased a used set of 1LE GM wheels and tires here a couple of weeks back and wanted to get a set of wheel locks for them. Pretty much all of the kinds of locks I could find any tire thief would be able to get them off in under 5 seconds.

And then I cam across Advanced Wheel Locks: https://advancedwheellocks.com/

Very interesting design that I think actually would work. And they are made in the USA which is nice.

Maybe check them out.

By the way, I have no affiliation with AWL. Just think they make a worth while product.

joekd · 09-21-2021, 08:22 AM

Would love to see a shop try to get those off if the key is lost

Side note, I don't run wheel locks on any of my cars. When I worked at the tire shop I saw too many wheels destroyed by amateurs trying to steal them.

Car is insured, if they really want them take them

Dabjbr · 09-21-2021, 09:37 AM

Those look wild and yeah, you’d be SOL if you lost the key!

I’m not sure I’d trust it on the camaro though only because at 140lbs of torque, I wonder if they provide enough contact area for the key to not slip while tightening or loosening.

The Maverick · 09-21-2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dabjbr

I’m not sure I’d trust it on the camaro though only because at 140lbs of torque, I wonder if they provide enough contact area for the key to not slip while tightening or loosening.

Yeah, it doesn't specify a bulge cone seat for the Camaro set that comes up via their Shop function. Will be interesting to hear about them once someone else gives them a try...

Spaceme1117 · 09-22-2021, 05:24 AM

Well, I put them on my car. The cone seat on the locks looks identical to the cone seat of the factory lug nuts.

I also had no problems putting the locks on using the key and torquing 140lb-ft. Have not had any problems using a DeWalt electric impact to remove them. I have take and re-installed my wheels at least twice since I put the locks on and had no problems re-torquing to 140lb-ft each time.

But yeah, lose the key and you are screwed. The set does come with a sticker with a code for a replacement key that they advise to place next to the tire pressure plaquard on the drivers side door seal as well as a magnetic sticker they recommend to place somewhere in your garage or home.

Just thought I would share.

By the way, what catch can would you guys recommend?

Martinjlm · 09-22-2021, 06:36 AM

Ordered.

kropscamaro16 · 09-22-2021, 10:20 AM

i wouldnt touch em lol looks too fancy

robertd33 · 09-25-2021, 12:49 PM

JKSully · 09-25-2021, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by robertd33

09-21-2021, 05:46 AM	#1
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	Advanced Wheel Locks Just a recommendation. I purchased a used set of 1LE GM wheels and tires here a couple of weeks back and wanted to get a set of wheel locks for them. Pretty much all of the kinds of locks I could find any tire thief would be able to get them off in under 5 seconds. And then I cam across Advanced Wheel Locks: https://advancedwheellocks.com/ Very interesting design that I think actually would work. And they are made in the USA which is nice. Maybe check them out. By the way, I have no affiliation with AWL. Just think they make a worth while product.

09-21-2021, 08:22 AM	#2
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	Would love to see a shop try to get those off if the key is lost Side note, I don't run wheel locks on any of my cars. When I worked at the tire shop I saw too many wheels destroyed by amateurs trying to steal them. Car is insured, if they really want them take them __________________

09-22-2021, 06:36 AM	#6
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,228	Ordered. __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

09-22-2021, 10:20 AM	#7
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	i wouldnt touch em lol looks too fancy __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

09-21-2021, 09:37 AM	#3
Dabjbr Drives: 2020 SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NorCal Posts: 656	Those look wild and yeah, you’d be SOL if you lost the key! I’m not sure I’d trust it on the camaro though only because at 140lbs of torque, I wonder if they provide enough contact area for the key to not slip while tightening or loosening.

09-22-2021, 05:24 AM	#5
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	Well, I put them on my car. The cone seat on the locks looks identical to the cone seat of the factory lug nuts. I also had no problems putting the locks on using the key and torquing 140lb-ft. Have not had any problems using a DeWalt electric impact to remove them. I have take and re-installed my wheels at least twice since I put the locks on and had no problems re-torquing to 140lb-ft each time. But yeah, lose the key and you are screwed. The set does come with a sticker with a code for a replacement key that they advise to place next to the tire pressure plaquard on the drivers side door seal as well as a magnetic sticker they recommend to place somewhere in your garage or home. Just thought I would share. By the way, what catch can would you guys recommend?

09-25-2021, 12:49 PM	#8
robertd33 Drives: 2018 2ss redline Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: west plains MO Posts: 63

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