Locking lug nut?

Rewted · 03-13-2013, 08:37 PM

I've neglected to notice prior to having tires changed, but I currently have black regular hex lug nuts on the car. Should there be locking lug nuts on the e92 M3 or did the installer swap on me?

slicer · 03-13-2013, 10:06 PM

You should be happy you don't have locking lugs! Nothing but a hassle if/when you lose the key. Do you see a lot of cars on blocks in your area? I don't think they are standard. My 2008 and 2013 did not come with them.

Rewted · 03-13-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

You should be happy you don't have locking lugs! Nothing but a hassle if/when you lose the key. Do you see a lot of cars on blocks in your area? I don't think they are standard. My 2013 did not come with them.

My area is safe (knock on wood). Again, perhaps this is how they came. I never noticed up until now. I've got the 19" forged double spoke wheel upgrade (2MT). Would still be interested in knowing if anyone else had lock lugs standard.

Hai_Cheo · 03-13-2013, 11:19 PM

No, you pay a hefty premium for Locking Nuts. Plus the hassle is amazing if you lose a key.

THE TECH · 03-14-2013, 09:41 AM

Doubt they did anything since the M comes with bolts and not lug nuts. Not very likely the tire place had a set of locking ones lying around.

M3PO · 03-14-2013, 10:20 PM

You don't need them. If a thief wants your wheels, he will get them. You can by a tool from sears that will remove every type of lock that I am aware of (besides one that won't work without studs).

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Hai_Cheo Captain 206 Rep 836 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	No, you pay a hefty premium for Locking Nuts. Plus the hassle is amazing if you lose a key.
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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	You don't need them. If a thief wants your wheels, he will get them. You can by a tool from sears that will remove every type of lock that I am aware of (besides one that won't work without studs). __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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