Locking wheel nuts do not have standard hexagonal heads like a normal nut and bolt. They require a unique locking wheel nut ‘key’ to remove them. This guide looks at the different types of locking ...

Locking lug nuts are common on newer vehicles as well as on custom and aftermarket wheels. They can only be removed with a special key, and their purpose is to deter theft. You can replace just one or ...

Everybody loves a shiny set of eye-catching wheels on a nice ride—including marauding thieves. If your vehicle spends the majority of the time parked on the street or in parking lots, investing in ...

Wheel locks play a pivotal role in boosting a car’s security, making them an essential add-on for anyone aiming to safeguard their vehicle. Basically, a wheel lock serves as a device that locks the ...

Many online accessory retailers offer replacement locking wheel nuts, which can usually be obtained by just by providing a picture of the nut. Alternatively you could try your local dealer or ...

It's springtime! Time to start working on your project car, learn a new wrenching skill, discover what everything is under the hood (and how it works), or just spruce up your daily driver. All month, ...

If you've got a set of sweet alloys on your car, you've likely got them protected with locking nuts which can only be loosened with a special key. But these aren't invulnerable to thieves, who are ...

I recently bought a car at a small independent dealership. The dealer only had one key for my new car so I decided to contact the previous owner. The previous owner said he had left two keys with the ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Aftermarket wheel marketer Wheel Pros Holdings L.L.C. has acquired Amcor Industries Inc., the designer and distributor of Gorilla-brand automotive aftermarket lug nuts and wheel ...

Barry Hunt has just bought a 2005 Jaguar X-type, but there’s no key for the locking wheel nuts. He needs a code for one from the dealer, but that’s not in the car either. Quentin says: There must be a ...