How important are wheel locks?

Not very important at all IMHO. Nearly all Lexus models imported into
the US had wheel locks included. But I've never heard of the wheels of
the RX 300 ever being stolen. (The blue headlights, on the 2003 and
later models, on the other hand, had been frequently stolen before the
"data dot" application.

Most tire dealers and my local AAA carry the key for the wheel lock
anyway, so I question how secure it is.





On Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:06:35 -0700, "El Cucui"
wrote:

>I have a Lexus IS that has a wheel lock on each rim. After a bad experience
>trying to change a flat on a busy freeway at night, I discovered that they
>make changing the tire a pain in the ass. Since I don't need to worry about
>my rims being stolen I figured they're more trouble than they're worth so I
>want to take them off. Is it OK to drive the car without the wheel locks?
>What would happen if I drove the car for an exteded period of time without
>the wheel locks.
>
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El Cucui wrote:
> I have a Lexus IS that has a wheel lock on each rim. After a bad experience
> trying to change a flat on a busy freeway at night, I discovered that they
> make changing the tire a pain in the ass. Since I don't need to worry about
> my rims being stolen I figured they're more trouble than they're worth so I
> want to take them off. Is it OK to drive the car without the wheel locks?
> What would happen if I drove the car for an exteded period of time without
> the wheel locks.
>
>
The purpose of the wheel locks is to deter theft. If that is not a
problem, they are not required as long as you put the regular lug nuts
back on in their place.
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"El Cucui" wrote in message

>I have a Lexus IS that has a wheel lock on each rim. After a bad experience
>trying to change a flat on a busy freeway at night, I discovered that they
>make changing the tire a pain in the ass. Since I don't need to worry about
>my rims being stolen I figured they're more trouble than they're worth so I
>want to take them off. Is it OK to drive the car without the wheel locks?
>What would happen if I drove the car for an exteded period of time without
>the wheel locks.
>



"Since I don't need to worry about my rims being stolen"

Well AFAIK, that's there only purpose.
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