OEM wheel locks and wheel spacers??

BimmerE82 · 12-16-2011, 09:00 AM

Those of you that have installed wheel spacers on your ride, what are you using (if anything) to lock your wheels now that the OEM wheel locks and bolts are too short?? I installed BMS 15mm spacers in the rear and 10mm in the front. Do they even make elongated bolt wheel locks? Thanks in advance.

igzekyativ · 12-16-2011, 09:17 AM

BimmerE82 · 12-16-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by igzekyativ

Yeah, the suspense is killing me too...

S54dan · 12-16-2011, 10:22 AM

You can try the wheel bolts / locks from the X5, which use longer bolts.

BimmerE82 · 12-16-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

You can try the wheel bolts / locks from the X5, which use longer bolts.

I trust you know that this will work? How much for the X5 wheel lock kit?

Eddy@ApexWheels · 12-16-2011, 02:13 PM

I'm 99.9% sure the X5 uses M14 bolts, while the 3 and 1 series use M12. So X5 lugs are not an option, and I doubt they are 10mm longer anyway.

Here are extended wheel locks that would work on the 1 series.

http://www.radusadirect.com/category...__seat.m12x15/

BimmerE82 · 12-16-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

I'm 99.9% sure the X5 uses M14 bolts, while the 3 and 1 series use M12. So X5 lugs are not an option, and I doubt they are 10mm longer anyway.

Here are extended wheel locks that would work on the 1 series.

http://www.radusadirect.com/category...__seat.m12x15/

Thanks for the link, now which set to buy?? I have 10mm spacers in front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Do I need to purchase two different size sets?

Eddy@ApexWheels · 12-16-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerE82

Thanks for the link, now which set to buy?? I have 10mm spacers in front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Do I need to purchase two different size sets?

That is correct, but I would contact them about a mix/matched set.

You would use the 36mm long locks for the 10mm spacers and the 42mm long locks for the 15mm spacers.

BimmerE82 · 12-16-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

That is correct, but I would contact them about a mix/matched set.

You would use the 36mm long locks for the 10mm spacers and the 42mm long locks for the 15mm spacers.

Awesome! Thanks!

VMRWheels · 12-19-2011, 02:10 PM

I'd also recommend checking out RAD locks. They are what we recommend with our wheels for locks, and they should be able to get you set up with something to suit your needs.

MZWIE · 12-20-2011, 09:36 AM

Why use locks. OEM wheels are never stolen. They are too common.

Red Bread · 12-20-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

Why use locks. OEM wheels are never stolen. They are too common.

And just about any wheel lock can be defeated with an oversize socket for $0.50/shot.

BimmerE82 · 12-20-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

Why use locks. OEM wheels are never stolen. They are too common.

Your right about OEM wheels, I guess I'll take my chances that nobody wants them more than me.

VMRWheels · 12-20-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by e34m5

Why use locks. OEM wheels are never stolen. They are too common.

You never know. You wouldn't want to be left high and dry just because OEM wheels aren't stolen as often as aftermarket wheels. It still happens!

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