r/Cartalk • u/Ed_Reardon • 2d ago

Tire question Are locking wheel nuts still necessary?

I can remember seeing cars up on bricks years ago with the wheels stolen but now, it appears people just steal the car. So, is it worth having locking wheel nuts?

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u/MuhThugga 1d ago

I have always detested keyed lugnuts. I much prefer spline-drive lugs.

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u/EllipsisT-230 1d ago

Yeah. My mama always said a lock just keeps honest people honest. Really, it just sends the less prepared thief down the road.