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    I never use locks either. I had my rims stolen once(stockers off of my integra). Insurance company came, and gave me 2,800. Reason it was that much is, my car was left on the ground, not on blocks. So they included rotors, under car damage, exhaust tip, and w.e. else was touching the ground.Later, i just bought me some cheap rims, and had over 2k in my pocket to spend.

    And there is not a lock that the thief will not get off. IF someone wants your rims, nothing will stop them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Got Milk?

    And there is not a lock that the thief will not get off. IF someone wants your rims, nothing will stop them.
    NOT TRUE LOL. I worked as a tech I and II w/ tires and rims for awhile for shops all around metro Atlanta. When we ever ran into customers w/ Beamers, Mercedes, custom rims on cars w/ a wheel lock and no lock remover it was a pain in the arse to remove and way to loud to do. Yes it's true a thief (w/ the proper tools) can take of a wheel lock off... BUT... it will stop them, make them think twice about taking them, and the only way they can remove them if you park in a back dark alley w/ noone around cuz the tools to remove wheel locks w/ out the lock is probably way too loud, and takes to long to do it. I have owned 2400$.00 19's that were never even stolen nor tampered w/ using wheel locks and parking in the right areas. If you have custom rims that you love dearly i recommend getting the proper wheel locks. If you dont, to me... it's like leaving your car door unlocked w/ a mucho stereo system in south central lol.

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