<Misc>BMW Wheel Locks - All Keyed the Same??

["Mike A." <mla1@xxxxxxxxx>]

I was surprized today when the parts guy at the dealer told not to get the
factory BMW wheel locks - said they are all keyed the same!?  Kinda hard for
me to believe.  What's the scoop?

Obviously, if true, the factory keyed locks are a little less secure than
I'd like.  Any suggested alternatives?  I've seen too many of the
McGard-style locks strip out (the ones that look kinda like a vending
machine key with a "ring" that fits into a mated slot on the top of the
bolt).  A set that looks good (on paper at least) has an irregular, circular
"male" protrusion at the center of the bolt and a "female" key with 4 small,
cylinders at points around the edge which mate with grooves on the bolt (as
shown on p.21 of the Summer 98 Bavarian Autosport catalog).  Anyone tried
these?  Other recommendations?

Thanks,
Mike A.
REMOVE_THIS_mla1@domain.elided

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