Securing spare
- Thread starter Red07KJ
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Cardhu
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wheel locks, but like like every other person on the planet I keep the key in the glove box.
Just like regular lug nuts if somebody wants it bad enough nothing will keep it on there.
Just like regular lug nuts if somebody wants it bad enough nothing will keep it on there.
ChiefRudy
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Agreed.
With wheel locks.. $4 Stripped lug nut remover socket from harbor freight and the wheel locks come right off.
I've seen people chain the tire to the mount by looping it through them both. If you have tire cover that's not a bad option since no one will see it but still, only a deterrent.
martin_metal_88
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When I got mine, the spare tire was secured with a very strong metal cable to the spare mount. It's a chance the original owner gave the key with the car key to the place he sold it. Personally I removed it since it's not a problem over here. Lock nut are also probably the best way to do it.
Luke
Interloper
That is what I use... might slow em down a bit at least.
J-Thompson
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You guys must live in a rough part of town
I have had the spare hanging off the back of
the TJ with 3 plain ole lug nuts for years
I have had the spare hanging off the back of
the TJ with 3 plain ole lug nuts for years
stn
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Since I don't lock the four in use tires....that have good tread, I don't think I need to lock the spare that has 5/32" tread left
Gyro
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5 pack of McGards may be hard to find.
napa,autosence,ctc all only had 4 packs.
Ended up getting mine from dealer,they keep them in stock for any new wranglers they get in.
Good luck
Gyro
I have the spare with 3 McGards on it. At best it will only slow someone down from taking it.
The locks are a PIA really. I am not using any on the 4 wheels on the ground and when I do the 5 tire rotation the spare is a pain and I might just go back to the regular lugs next time.
Dave
The locks are a PIA really. I am not using any on the 4 wheels on the ground and when I do the 5 tire rotation the spare is a pain and I might just go back to the regular lugs next time.
Dave
frekeyguy
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My spare has its own wheel lock...and the 4 tires have their own.
just like everyone else...both keys are in my side console
just like everyone else...both keys are in my side console
