Wheel locking nuts

sumeethaldankar · 14th August 2009, 13:00

Hey,
does anyone where i can find wheel locks in Mumbai and at what price ?
I have a 800 shodded with alloys.

thanks

lancer_rit · 17th August 2009, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Hey,
does anyone where i can find wheel locks in Mumbai and at what price ?
I have a 800 shodded with alloys.

thanks

Please check this thread on potential issues with these after-market Allen Key type nuts and rusting issues ...
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-lug-nuts.html

Cheers,

s3va · 12th October 2009, 11:33

Has anyone used "alloy" lug nuts instead of the chrome coated iron ones that usually rusts ? I was told that the alloy nuts are long lasting ones and costs about Rs.2900 for set of 16(for 4 wheels) ? The allan key was also being offered free along with the nuts.

Please let me know if someone has used above type of nuts ? If yes, how is the quality ?

sgiitk · 12th October 2009, 11:56

Make sure that the nuts are non-rusting - Chrome Plated / Stainless Steel. You replace only one nut per wheel so a slightly lower strength is Ok. The biggest problem is when they jam due to rust.

gd1418 · 20th February 2013, 18:19

Bumping up this thread once again. There have been a spate of incidents in and around Gurgaon, where the owners have found their vehicles standing on bricks with all the 4 wheels removed.

Recently my friend and a fellow TBHPian sach.sri had a shock of his life. When he came down in the morning to go for work, he found one of the wheels of his Scorpio balanced on a single brick and all the five nuts removed. Fortunately the thief could not take the wheel for whatever reasons.

So, the question of wheel lock nuts pops up again. While JLR provides one nut each for its 4 wheels, buying an extra set costs 5k..

Where does one get these nuts? I've tried with tyre dealers and accessories suppliers but in vain. Tried eBay, Amazon etc., but they don't stock for Indian cars.

Any pointers??

tsk1979 · 20th February 2013, 18:25

Arent the threads of same size in most cars. You can get a similar size, and fit.

gd1418 · 20th February 2013, 18:35

I don't think so. The size for Scorpio is:
14mm/1.5mm thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Arent the threads of same size in most cars.

From where?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

You can get a similar size, and fit.

tsk1979 · 20th February 2013, 18:48

If you can order from Amazon etc., go for M14X1.5
Search M14X1.5 on ebay.com, lots of sellers selling for 10-15$. Shipping to India will be expensive, so you will need to find a friend.
eg
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-TAHOE-...40abf7&vxp=mtr

JKBKS · 8th September 2013, 20:53

Hi TSK,

A friend of mine is coming from US next month. Can I ask him to bring the following wheel nuts lock for my 2009 mHawk Scorpio SLE ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

If you can order from Amazon etc., go for M14X1.5
Search M14X1.5 on ebay.com, lots of sellers selling for 10-15$. Shipping to India will be expensive, so you will need to find a friend.
eg
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-TAHOE-...40abf7&vxp=mtr

tsk1979 · 9th September 2013, 01:49

Yes, any 14x1.5 thread should fit (if scorpio still has 14x1.5)

JKBKS · 9th September 2013, 09:23

Thanks TSK. Whether 2009 Scorpios have this particular 14x1.5 thread is the question. How to verify this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Yes, any 14x1.5 thread should fit (if scorpio still has 14x1.5)

tsk1979 · 9th September 2013, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKBKS

Thanks TSK. Whether 2009 Scorpios have this particular 14x1.5 thread is the question. How to verify this?

I do not think they will change threads between versions since alloy design is similar. So go ahead and order a cheaper brand for first time.

JKBKS · 9th September 2013, 10:36

Will do. Thanks for validating...

bigfootraj · 24th September 2013, 23:49

Hi People

I have recently acquired a Mahindra Thar CRDe for myself and I have got a set of platy PY 116 alloys on there. I am looking to get wheel locks from McGard but what specification should I go for? Could you please let me know the exact specs that I should look for?

Thank you.

dean5545 · 29th September 2013, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigfootraj

Hi People

I have recently acquired a Mahindra Thar CRDe for myself and I have got a set of platy PY 116 alloys on there. I am looking to get wheel locks from McGard but what specification should I go for? Could you please let me know the exact specs that I should look for?

Thank you.

Hey bigfootraj!

Even I am onthe lookout for a locknut for the Thar.Have you considered the locknuts provided by Ford for the Ecosport.I need just one lock nut for the spare tyre.
Thanks.

14th August 2009, 13:00	#46
sumeethaldankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,951 Thanked: 3,348 Times View My Garage	Hey, does anyone where i can find wheel locks in Mumbai and at what price ? I have a 800 shodded with alloys. thanks
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s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Alloy lug nuts Has anyone used "alloy" lug nuts instead of the chrome coated iron ones that usually rusts ? I was told that the alloy nuts are long lasting ones and costs about Rs.2900 for set of 16(for 4 wheels) ? The allan key was also being offered free along with the nuts. Please let me know if someone has used above type of nuts ? If yes, how is the quality ? Last edited by s3va : 12th October 2009 at 11:44.
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12th October 2009, 11:56	#49
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,791 Times	Make sure that the nuts are non-rusting - Chrome Plated / Stainless Steel. You replace only one nut per wheel so a slightly lower strength is Ok. The biggest problem is when they jam due to rust.
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20th February 2013, 18:19	#50
gd1418 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,578 Thanked: 729 Times View My Garage	Re: Wheel locking nuts Bumping up this thread once again. There have been a spate of incidents in and around Gurgaon, where the owners have found their vehicles standing on bricks with all the 4 wheels removed. Recently my friend and a fellow TBHPian sach.sri had a shock of his life. When he came down in the morning to go for work, he found one of the wheels of his Scorpio balanced on a single brick and all the five nuts removed. Fortunately the thief could not take the wheel for whatever reasons. So, the question of wheel lock nuts pops up again. While JLR provides one nut each for its 4 wheels, buying an extra set costs 5k.. Where does one get these nuts? I've tried with tyre dealers and accessories suppliers but in vain. Tried eBay, Amazon etc., but they don't stock for Indian cars. Any pointers??
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20th February 2013, 18:25	#51
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,724 Thanked: 22,927 Times View My Garage	Re: Wheel locking nuts Arent the threads of same size in most cars. You can get a similar size, and fit.
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20th February 2013, 18:48	#53
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,724 Thanked: 22,927 Times View My Garage	Re: Wheel locking nuts If you can order from Amazon etc., go for M14X1.5 Search M14X1.5 on ebay.com, lots of sellers selling for 10-15$. Shipping to India will be expensive, so you will need to find a friend. eg http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-TAHOE-...40abf7&vxp=mtr
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9th September 2013, 01:49	#55
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,724 Thanked: 22,927 Times View My Garage	Re: Wheel locking nuts Yes, any 14x1.5 thread should fit (if scorpio still has 14x1.5)
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9th September 2013, 10:36	#58
JKBKS BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 274 Thanked: 187 Times	Re: Wheel locking nuts Will do. Thanks for validating...
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24th September 2013, 23:49	#59
bigfootraj Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pune, Seattle Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Wheel locking nuts Hi People I have recently acquired a Mahindra Thar CRDe for myself and I have got a set of platy PY 116 alloys on there. I am looking to get wheel locks from McGard but what specification should I go for? Could you please let me know the exact specs that I should look for? Thank you.
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