r/Cartalk • u/Ed_Reardon • 1d 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/thatoneguy6884 1d ago

They are a precaution, but there seems like there are only so many types of keys. So i don't know how effective they are. I was considering getting them for my daily with stock wheels. I definitely plan on getting them on my project car that will have nicer aftermarket wheels. But I know the protection is limited.