McGard Wheel locks

MrHarris · 02-07-2009, 05:28 AM

Can anyone point me in a direction on where to get these? I want to make sure I end up getting ones that will work with the E92 M3.

montreal red · 02-08-2009, 03:31 PM

i got rad wheel locks for about just over $40 from wheelsto... i am not sure bout mcguard but the rad ones fit the car perfectly with no problems at all. go contact them.

KKSigs · 02-08-2009, 06:16 PM

Wheelsto definately the way to go.

Ryan@IND · 02-09-2009, 11:00 AM

We can get you both, but I recommend the RAD locks.
they are the only cold-Forged wheel lock bolts on the market and I recommend them to any and all car lovers...

Nucking Futs! · 02-17-2009, 03:34 AM

Are the RAD locks roughly the same weight as oem? I ask b/c on my other vehicle, I originally used locks that were noticeably heavier than the aftermarket lugs & I had a steering wheel vibration. Then I switched the locks out for lighter one's (same brand as aftermarket lugs) & the problem went away.

montreal red · 02-17-2009, 06:58 AM

they are almost the same weight as oem... i've been using them on my car for the last month and no vibrations so far... i didnt weigh the bolts but from what i can tell when i took the oem wheel bolt off, the RADs feel the same (maybe slightly heavier).

Nucking Futs! · 02-17-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

they are almost the same weight as oem... i've been using them on my car for the last month and no vibrations so far... i didnt weigh the bolts but from what i can tell when i took the oem wheel bolt off, the RADs feel the same (maybe slightly heavier).

That's what I wanted to hear, thx!

Looks like I'll be ordering soon here.

david @ eas · 02-17-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Julius@WheelSTO

...I recommend the RAD locks.
they are the only cold-Forged wheel lock bolts on the market and I recommend them to any and all car lovers...

Agreed on that. RAD is the way to go with wheel locks. Have served us properly for some time now as well

PunjabiM3 · 02-17-2009, 05:29 PM

What do the RAD wheel locks look like? I have a set of OEM BMW wheel locks on the car now and also have a set of McGard wheel locks for the car from my previous e46 M3. I'm thinking I will use either or both on my 360Forged wheels when they get here. Unless of course you can provide me a better reason to spend the 40 bucks and get a set of RAD wheel locks...

david @ eas · 02-17-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PunjabiM3

What do the RAD wheel locks look like? I have a set of OEM BMW wheel locks on the car now and also have a set of McGard wheel locks for the car from my previous e46 M3. I'm thinking I will use either or both on my 360Forged wheels when they get here. Unless of course you can provide me a better reason to spend the 40 bucks and get a set of RAD wheel locks...

Here's just a random picture we have off the website:

But yeah that's what they look like. Let me know if you want a set.

tom @ eas · 02-17-2009, 06:53 PM

Also - the RADs are available in longer lengths for those running spacers.

asloudasitgets · 10-06-2010, 02:26 AM

which ones do i buy for a 2011 m3 with zcp wheels? 12mm x 1.5 / 20mm ~ 42mm ,12mm x 1.5 / 45mm ~ 60mm ,14mm x 1.5 / 25mm ~ 32mm 14mm x 1.5 / 35mm ~ 60mm ?

jeffnnj · 10-06-2010, 10:45 AM

Not sure how it is in California but I haven't heard of any wheels being jacked off of any car in my area for at least 25 years. Seems that theives go for Xenons, airbags or portable GPS now.

WillC310 · 10-06-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj

Not sure how it is in California but I haven't heard of any wheels being jacked off of any car in my area for at least 25 years. Seems that theives go for Xenons, airbags or portable GPS now.

I've heard of it happening. Wheel locks just slow down a theif. Don't think that because you have a wheel lock they can't get it off.

montreal red · 10-06-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj

Not sure how it is in California but I haven't heard of any wheels being jacked off of any car in my area for at least 25 years. Seems that theives go for Xenons, airbags or portable GPS now.

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Originally Posted by WillC310

I've heard of it happening. Wheel locks just slow down a theif. Don't think that because you have a wheel lock they can't get it off.

nice looking wheels are stolen all the time and i agree that wheel locks only slow down the thief but hopefully that extra work that they have to do is enough to deter them to steal wheels from a neighboring car instead of yours. kind of like when people put steering wheel locks on their steering wheel, its not impossible to break but there are tons of other cars with no steering wheel locks at all.

JCtx · 10-06-2010, 06:51 PM

Why not the OEM ones? And they're black. And the key fits perfectly on its hole in the trunk's tool kit. Just saying.

leeor · 10-06-2010, 10:53 PM

mcgard= garbage

asloudasitgets · 10-07-2010, 12:03 AM

so no ones knows what size i need?

bavarian06 · 12-13-2010, 05:55 PM

Is there only one kind of key for the RAD locks? They look like the OEM BMW. I need a new set of locks since I'm running 12mm spacers.

Maybe its easier just to get the stud conversion kit (wider selection of lug nut locks).

tom @ eas · 12-13-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian06

Is there only one kind of key for the RAD locks? They look like the OEM BMW. I need a new set of locks since I'm running 12mm spacers.

Maybe its easier just to get the stud conversion kit (wider selection of lug nut locks).

RAD uses over 100 different keys, it's rare (and unlikely) someone will have your key.

Going the stud conversion route would widen your choices, made sure you opt for an open end lock.

bavarian06 · 12-13-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

RAD uses over 100 different keys, it's rare (and unlikely) someone will have your key.

Going the stud conversion route would widen your choices, made sure you opt for an open end lock.

Thank you for the prompt reply Tom. It dawned me that I can just call your office, which I just did.

The RAD only comes in silver, which I want blk. And for the stud conversion, I'm only running spacers in the rear (12mm), not for the front. So unless I find some open end wheel locks, that route wont work for the front (will for the rear since normal nut locks will work).

What to do...

Ryan@IND · 12-13-2010, 07:21 PM

the best solution is to go with a 75mm Macht Schnell Studs with the Kics R40 open End Lug nuts with locks.

this will work with the 12mm spacers (maximum).

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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i got rad wheel locks for about just over $40 from wheelsto... i am not sure bout mcguard but the rad ones fit the car perfectly with no problems at all. go contact them. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1765 Rep 7,650 Posts Drives: ACR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (18)	We can get you both, but I recommend the RAD locks. they are the only cold-Forged wheel lock bolts on the market and I recommend them to any and all car lovers... __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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Nucking Futs! Major 48 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX area iTrader: (15) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 M [0.00]	Are the RAD locks roughly the same weight as oem? I ask b/c on my other vehicle, I originally used locks that were noticeably heavier than the aftermarket lugs & I had a steering wheel vibration. Then I switched the locks out for lighter one's (same brand as aftermarket lugs) & the problem went away. __________________ '13 E70 S63B44A '17 95B GTS
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	they are almost the same weight as oem... i've been using them on my car for the last month and no vibrations so far... i didnt weigh the bolts but from what i can tell when i took the oem wheel bolt off, the RADs feel the same (maybe slightly heavier). __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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PunjabiM3 Colonel 253 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Flower Mound, TX iTrader: (1)	What do the RAD wheel locks look like? I have a set of OEM BMW wheel locks on the car now and also have a set of McGard wheel locks for the car from my previous e46 M3. I'm thinking I will use either or both on my 360Forged wheels when they get here. Unless of course you can provide me a better reason to spend the 40 bucks and get a set of RAD wheel locks... __________________ 2012 Audi R8 V10TT\| 6MT\| Suzuka Grey 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale\| Rosso Scuderia 2020 BMW X7\| Mineral White 2024 718 GT4 RS \| Arctic Grey
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asloudasitgets Private 18 Rep 89 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: cali iTrader: (1)	which ones do i buy for a 2011 m3 with zcp wheels? 12mm x 1.5 / 20mm ~ 42mm ,12mm x 1.5 / 45mm ~ 60mm ,14mm x 1.5 / 25mm ~ 32mm 14mm x 1.5 / 35mm ~ 60mm ?
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jeffnnj Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NNJ, USA iTrader: (0)	Not sure how it is in California but I haven't heard of any wheels being jacked off of any car in my area for at least 25 years. Seems that theives go for Xenons, airbags or portable GPS now. __________________ 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/Black Novillo Leather 2008 550i Sport, Platinum Gray/Natural Brown (retired) 2006 550i Silver Gray/Black (retired) 2002 M3 Convertible Titanium Silver/Black(retired) 1998 328i Convertible Arctic Silver/Gray(retired)
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Why not the OEM ones? And they're black. And the key fits perfectly on its hole in the trunk's tool kit. Just saying.
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leeor Banned 136 Rep 2,386 Posts Drives: 2010 Blue Prius III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	mcgard= garbage
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asloudasitgets Private 18 Rep 89 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: cali iTrader: (1)	so no ones knows what size i need?
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bavarian06 Captain 74 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e46 m3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (6)	Is there only one kind of key for the RAD locks? They look like the OEM BMW. I need a new set of locks since I'm running 12mm spacers. Maybe its easier just to get the stud conversion kit (wider selection of lug nut locks).
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Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1765 Rep 7,650 Posts Drives: ACR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (18)	the best solution is to go with a 75mm Macht Schnell Studs with the Kics R40 open End Lug nuts with locks. this will work with the 12mm spacers (maximum). __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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