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

["Mudry, Robert (CAP, AMR)" <rob.mudry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike,

I've been using the Bav Auto locks on my M3 wheels.  I'm pretty happy with
them.  Quality seems good, and the security, hmmm...  I still have all my
wheels.  :-)   They are the best locks that I've seen so far. 

Rob Mudry
'96 328is
BMW CCA #135536


>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.

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