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      01-30-2019, 09:59 AM   #1
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Best anti theft lug nuts for my F10?

Hi Guys, I am getting the below rims

20''
20x8.5 et 30 front
20x10 et 45 rear

Wanted to know which lug nuts do you recommend for being the best at anti theft.

Would like to stick with black Lug Nuts to match the rims.

I found Gorrilla to be highly recommended, also do you know what size i should be getting?

Further is it ok to place two lug locks per wheel?
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Hi Guys, I am getting the below rims

20''
20x8.5 et 30 front
20x10 et 45 rear

Wanted to know which lug nuts do you recommend for being the best at anti theft.

Would like to stick with black Lug Nuts to match the rims.

I found Gorrilla to be highly recommended, also do you know what size i should be getting?

Further is it ok to place two lug locks per wheel?
I always wonder why people use wheel locks; unless they have minimal insurance coverage. The way I look at it, my comprehensive coverage will cover stolen wheels/tires and should they be stolen, I get a new set!

You can put as many locking studs as keys you wish to carry.
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Wheel locks are a waste of $. Ask the guys at the tire shop. They remove them all the time without a key.
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When I had my custom wheels made I looked into wheel locks and I ended up going with the BMS Titanium lugs. do I think thieves could still steal my wheels...YES!

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Hi Guys, I am getting the below rims

20''
20x8.5 et 30 front
20x10 et 45 rear

Wanted to know which lug nuts do you recommend for being the best at anti theft.

Would like to stick with black Lug Nuts to match the rims.

I found Gorrilla to be highly recommended, also do you know what size i should be getting?

Further is it ok to place two lug locks per wheel?
I always wonder why people use wheel locks; unless they have minimal insurance coverage. The way I look at it, my comprehensive coverage will cover stolen wheels/tires and should they be stolen, I get a new set!

You can put as many locking studs as keys you wish to carry.
Because an insurance claim on a set of wheels is kind of a waste of a claim. I only have insurance on my car if something catastrophic happens, total damage, hail, etc. As an ex insurance agent, a build up of small claims ends up hurting you in the long run and costs you more than to pay for the small ones out of pocket. Yea, i know what you're thinking, and is kinda true, insurance is kind of a scam...
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When I had my custom wheels made I looked into wheel locks and I ended up going with the BMS Titanium lugs. do I think thieves could still steal my wheels...YES!
Dope lugs.

Today, I just got an email from ECS, and they now offer Ti lugs. Pricey!
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Dope lugs.

Today, I just got an email from ECS, and they now offer Ti lugs. Pricey!
Define "pricey"
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Define "pricey"
About $11, each.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...384ecs05-0121/

BMS sells a set for about $150.

http://www.burgertuning.com/titanium...136781151.html

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that's where I ordered my set from BurgerTuning
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that's where I ordered my set from BurgerTuning
Looks nice! BMS has color options too!
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Those are nice, but could give someone even more incentive to steal your wheels lol
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Looks nice! BMS has color options too!
I was torn between the black one's or the gold one's

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Those are nice, but could give someone even more incentive to steal your wheels lol
not really, if someone want's your wheels the deciding factor won't be what kind of lugs you have on
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i am just really insecure.. I dont want my rims stolen

So my thoughts were put 2 diff types of lug nut locks on it, i.e. one from company A another from Company B etc.

anyone know the Lug nut size i need?

Bmw 528i '13 - putting on Vortsteiners VFF 103, i hear that it uses stock lugs.
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i am just really insecure.. I dont want my rims stolen

So my thoughts were put 2 diff types of lug nut locks on it, i.e. one from company A another from Company B etc.

anyone know the Lug nut size i need?

Bmw 528i '13 - putting on Vortsteiners VFF 103, i hear that it uses stock lugs.
bro, having 2 different locking lugs is not going to slow down a thief taking your wheels...he'll take the whole damn car!
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