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[RT Cruiser]

After reading posts on this forum about wheel locks, I want hear members' opinions about this product called Advanced Wheel Locks.

Advanced Locks – The Ultimate Wheel Lock!

Our patented design redefines the security fastener industry Other wheel locks do not provide true security. Any thief can easily purchase an after market tool specifically designed to remove them.

advancedwheellocks.com

Either no one has discussed this on this forum or clearly I'm not using the search feature correctly.

Due to upcoming travels in our cruiser, I want our cruiser to be in the best position possible to not have the wheels stolen. All of us know that a very smart thief will find a way to take whatever no matter how secure it is. But I want to reduce the possibility of leaving the hotel room and seeing the cruiser on blocks - especially in the middle of Kansas.

 

[04UZJ100]

Wheel locks are incredibly overrated and easily bypassed/defeated.

 

[M1911]

On my 4Runner, I went to the dealer and got 4 replacement nuts so that I could get rid of the damn wheel locks. I haven't gotten around to it yet on my 200, but I still might.

 

[04UZJ100]

On my 4Runner, I went to the dealer and got 4 replacement nuts so that I could get rid of the damn wheel locks. I haven't gotten around to it yet on my 200, but I still might.

I did the same. I tossed the locks from the 14’ 200 in the garbage. Made sure my 2020 did not come with them either.

 

[RT Cruiser]

Wheel locks are incredibly overrated and easily bypassed/defeated.

How would a thief bypass the Advanced Wheel Locks? Grinder? Gator grips, hammering on sockets, and other methods don't work. Very curious to what you know.

 

[grinchy]

The trouble with wheels locks (in general) is that they are often difficult for the owner to remove. I didn't want to be out on trail looking down at a stripped wheel lock socket. Or unable to find a wheel lock socket. So they were one of the first things I removed to mod my truck.

Personally, my setup is also very common, inexpensive wheels . . . and odd size tires. Good luck to the thief that wants to profit on these.

 

[04UZJ100]

How would a thief bypass the Advanced Wheel Locks? Grinder? Gator grips, hammering on sockets, and other methods don't work. Very curious to what you know.

If they want your wheel. They will get it.

5 lug Toyota wheels are a dime a dozen. These aren’t exotic Italian forged wheels on a high profile car.

 

[CLHickman]

This is pretty much how we got mine off at the Toyota dealership after I shredded my tire and left the lock at the house. So, I guess hammering and oversized sockets do work.

 

[RT Cruiser]

That method and others (Gator grips, grinders, hammer and screwdriver, etc) won't work on that brand.

 

[CLHickman]

That method and others (Gator grips, grinders, hammer and screwdriver, etc) won't work on that brand.

True and apologies...I was more so focusing on standard wheel lock and a situation in which a wheel lock was not helpful. This system looks overly complicated and rather innovative. I believe this would deter most thieves looking for a set of LC200 rims.

Finding your cruiser on blocks is a far stretch, but if this product puts you and your family's mind at ease...BUY THEM! Just keep the key with you or only use this system whenever you feel you'd need it.

Cheers and best of wishes for the trip!

 

[eatSleepWoof]

I watched the video on their website. Sounds promising, but keep in mind this is a sales tool, and is meant to sound like the second coming. I suspect that a clever mechanic will figure out a way to remove one of these in 15-20 mins.

And their attempts at hammering-on a socket (in that video) are a joke. I use more force trying to get the last drop of ketchup out of the bottle.

Like folks above, I've seen traditional wheel locks (on my Tacoma) ripped off in seconds. I too have gotten rid of them on the LX, in favour of normal lug nuts.

 

[RT Cruiser]

True and apologies...I was more so focusing on standard wheel lock and a situation in which a wheel lock was not helpful. This system looks overly complicated and rather innovative.

No worries at all. I appreciate your input. I get it - standard wheel locks are a joke and fortunately I would never have them on my rig.

 

[RT Cruiser]

Thanks everyone for chiming in. No offense taken from anyone and it's been interesting to get the forum's general vibe on wheel locks.

My goal is to influence the thief to find an easier target. If a thief quickly understands that instead of needing 1-2 mins to take my wheels compared to 15-20 mins, most likely the bad guy is gonna move on. Sure, the cruiser wheels are not rare but I don't want to be 2-3 days in small-town somewhere waiting for new wheels to arrive.

I'm installing a new Thule $500 bike rack to the cruiser this week. I will attach a Pewag hex 3/8 chain plus an Abus high-secure lock around the rack and connect to the hitch. It may not deter every thief but it will make most thieves find an easier target. (Bike racks are stolen... even at trail heads where it is assumed everyone plays by the rules.)

Last year I regret not installing dash cams before our car accident when I knew road-rage driving was on the rise in Denver. I'm going with my instinct on this one.

I ordered the wheel locks a few mins ago and will install them this week.

 

[Madtiger]

Whenever i go somewhere, like tire shop, i always forget to give them the key......and i don't want service folks to go thru my cargo area looking for it either.

Anyways, with everyone thinking that our LCs are Highlanders.....who wants to steal rims off a Highlander?!

 

[Black200]

Seems like more of a pain than anything. Thieves are thieves, if there are keys out there you bet they will be able to buy them.

 

[RT Cruiser]

Seems like more of a pain than anything. Thieves are thieves, if there are keys out there you bet they will be able to buy them.

A pain to me would be to awake at 7am in Salina, KS and prepping to go to one of our fav vacation spots then quickly learn all 4 wheels are gone. Try telling your child that the family is stuck for several days because Daddy didn't want to spend $125 due to peer pressure on this forum that "wheel locks don't work."

Here's some info for ya:

• The manufacturer makes these in batches.
• Each batch has a new key set.
• Not every key for a particular batch will fit every other lock in that batch.
• Those who call for a replacement key set will be verified they purchased from a particular batch before a replacement is sent.
• The company started within the past year or two. The probability of a thief having one of these keys, and a key from the batch I'll purchase from, has a lot of zeros in front of it.
• To put myself in an echo chamber, these locks cannot be opened by hammer and socket, gator grip, grinder, hammer and chisel, or other common ways to remove wheel locks. Most likely the thief will have to weld a pry bar onto the lock to remove the wheels which is far too much work for most thieves.

But what do I know? I'm the one asking the forum about this idea.

 

[Madtiger]

A pain to me would be to awake at 7am in Salina, KS and prepping to go to one of our fav vacation spots then quickly learn all 4 wheels are gone. Try telling your child that the family is stuck for several days because Daddy didn't want to spend $125 due to peer pressure on this forum that "wheel locks don't work."

Here's some info for ya:

• The manufacturer makes these in batches.
• Each batch has a new key set.
• Not every key for a particular batch will fit every other lock in that batch.
• Those who call for a replacement key set will be verified they purchased from a particular batch before a replacement is sent.
• The company started within the past year or two. The probability of a thief having one of these keys, and a key from the batch I'll purchase from, has a lot of zeros in front of it.
• To put myself in an echo chamber, these locks cannot be opened by hammer and socket, gator grip, grinder, hammer and chisel, or other common ways to remove wheel locks. Most likely the thief will have to weld a pry bar onto the lock to remove the wheels which is far too much work for most thieves.

But what do I know? I'm the one asking the forum about this idea.

If you’re concern about a disappointed child, then yeah, get it!

 

[M1911]

When was the last time you got your wheels stolen?

I've been driving since 1976. I've never had my wheels stolen.

 

[04UZJ100]

A pain to me would be to awake at 7am in Salina, KS and prepping to go to one of our fav vacation spots then quickly learn all 4 wheels are gone. Try telling your child that the family is stuck for several days because Daddy didn't want to spend $125 due to peer pressure on this forum that "wheel locks don't work."

Here's some info for ya:

• The manufacturer makes these in batches.
• Each batch has a new key set.
• Not every key for a particular batch will fit every other lock in that batch.
• Those who call for a replacement key set will be verified they purchased from a particular batch before a replacement is sent.
• The company started within the past year or two. The probability of a thief having one of these keys, and a key from the batch I'll purchase from, has a lot of zeros in front of it.
• To put myself in an echo chamber, these locks cannot be opened by hammer and socket, gator grip, grinder, hammer and chisel, or other common ways to remove wheel locks. Most likely the thief will have to weld a pry bar onto the lock to remove the wheels which is far too much work for most thieves.

But what do I know? I'm the one asking the forum about this idea.

I have been a member for over 10 years. There has never been a thread or comment about thieves stealing tires or wheels.

If they want anything, they will take the platinum-rich Toyota cats. Might as well weld up a cage around them.

Wheel locks are more hassle than they’re worth to the end user. If a thief wants a wheel, they will get it - motivated by market demand. Of which there is non for a 5 lug Toyota wheel.

At the end of the day - it’s whatever makes you sleep at night.

Your topic appears to be looking for external validation - which you did not receive. You don’t need to dramatize the situation about stranding your family in middle America.

I bought a $2500 Platinum 125k warranty on my 2020..... so again, it’s whatever makes you sleep at night.

 

[Rigger]

I have owned many cars and many trucks over many years - never had a wheel stolen. When I was a kid, I had a couple of my bikes stolen. When I was in college, I had some clothing stolen from the dormitory laundry room. My office was vandalized once and the thieves stole my calculator. I was convinced by others here on these boards not to use wheel locks. The arguments were quite persuasive. Today, the only thing protecting my wheels is five lug nuts and a Glock 17.