Typically, just one lug nut on a wheel will be locking, and the rest will be standard. Each set of locking nuts usually comes with a key, or a socket, to fit its specific pattern.

I bought a used Volvo for my wife. I didn’t know it had locking lug nuts on it. The car did not come with a key to remove them. None of the tire dealers in my small town had keys or could get ...

The $25 McGard wheel lock option, they argued, was their top pick. That’s because they don’t break the bank and are frustrating enough for a thief to remove.

See It Our Verdict on the Best Locking Lug Nuts. My top choice is the Gorilla Automotive Acorn Chrome Wheel Locks.Yes, they are a little pricier than the other options on this list, but you get ...

Locking wheel nuts: Do I need them? – Joe F. Locking wheel keys are one of the most frustrating devices ever invented. This is an anti-theft key designed to prevent your sparkly new rims and ...

RAY: A locking wheel nut is a lug nut that's smooth on the outside, so it can't be removed by a standard wrench. In order to remove it, you need the key - which is a unique socket that fits inside ...

First, if a talented wheel thief is going to take your wheels, locking wheel nuts won’t stop (or even slow) him or her. They can easily be overcome with specialized sockets that are hammered on.

The personalized locking wheel nuts are detailed in the short video below. Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nuts. Source: Ford. View gallery - 3 images Tags. Automotive Ford Wheel Security ...