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Vehicle wheel theft has become a common occurrence. One of the best ways to safe guard your vehicle wheel is by installing locking lug nuts. Locking lug nuts needs a special "key" to get them off the wheel. This will not only stop someone from getting away with your wheels, but it is one way of keeping you away from having to deal with the insurance firms, and also from being stranded in the middle of nowhere. Wheel lock is one of the key ways of ensuring that your car is safe especially in a society where you are not sure of your surroundings and sometimes it is just being cautious. Installing wheel lock is easy and takes short time to get it done. Here are thing to keep in mind for proper lock installation: • Remove hub caps that on your wheels if need be then using your tire iron, remove lug nuts from each wheel. Safely store the lug nuts you have removed normally the glove box is the best spot. • Using your hand, screw one locking lug nut onto each wheel where you removed the initial lug nut. You then need to place the lock key onto the locking lug nut tightening it with your tire iron. You may need to press the key and lug nut inward to properly tighten it. Go through the procedure again for all the four wheels and even the spare tire if applicable. • Last but not least, re-tighten the new locking nuts after every 25 miles of driving. Remember not to lock the lug nuts too tight or too loose, ensuring that it is according to the vehicle manufacturer's torque specifications. Wheel locks offer easy and quick security for your car and the best thing about them is that they are available in varied sizes for different wheel sizes. The only thing you will be required to do after wheel lock installation is to keep the key in a safe spot inside the car, just in case you need to change a flat tire. Wheels locks are easy to work with even on helo wheels given that the lug nuts and wheel locks have the same finish as most of the Helo wheel products. That means that it perfectly matches the shine of you wheels with a touch of perfection. Take the right step to ensure that you avoid wheel theft. Mayer is an expert writer with keen interest on exhaust systems and motors.
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