theft prevention lug nuts- may not have the socket

[Trey T]

I believe this is the ONLY forum that I come across that hates anti-theft lug nut/bolt. It's more helpful than you think. It's not an anti-theft device per-se, only a deterrent. When it's torqued properly down, it's really hard to take off w/o impact wrench.

I just don't see the big deal is. It's very helpful to have anti-theft lug nuts/bolts.

Originally Posted by cas951

I think these are more of a nuisance for the owners than an actual theft prevention lug nuts. I want to change all my lugnuts to standard ones. These locks only prevents the owners from removing the wheels when it comes to Porsche's.

Honda's are a different category. I'd have 4 sets on each wheel and these still will not keep thieves from stealing your wheels.

[Davev]

I want to get rid of my security lug nuts. As soon as I find a set of new lugs.

I have insurance to cover theft. There is a point where you just can't prevent bad stuff. Theft proof motor mount nuts?

To me- the chances are much greater that I will need to change a flat on a dark/wet/cold night in east LA than to have someone pull my wheels in at the Holiday Inn. And I want only one kind of lug nut to worry about.

[cas951]

Originally Posted by Trey T

I believe this is the ONLY forum that I come across that hates anti-theft lug nut/bolt. It's more helpful than you think. It's not an anti-theft device per-se, only a deterrent. When it's torqued properly down, it's really hard to take off w/o impact wrench.

I just don't see the big deal is. It's very helpful to have anti-theft lug nuts/bolts.

As a deterrent Yes - prevention - no.
But the real question is what is the likelyhood someone will steal these wheels? I'm with Davev on this one.

Using an impact wrench on these is a big no no. You will crack the socket. I already know that from experience. Once you crack this socket there's no turning back. You have to remove all of them which I did on one of my cars. With it a bunch of scracthes in the lug hole where they used their tool to remove it.

I've never heard of anyone on Porsche forums having their wheels stolen and I'm on several forums and a 20+ years of Porsche ownership. I've heard of their car being stolen but not just the wheels.

It's only my opinion.