Gorilla "The System" Wheel Locks

[MFP2241]

After looking around for wheel locks and trying to balance price, looks, and security... I finally settled on Gorilla "The System" Locks.

From the price standpoint I ordered this set from Walmart, $47 including shipping to the store. I also ordered 3 additional matching locks for the spare, total was 25. One key fits all 27 locks.

Fit and finish of the actual lugs seem very nice. The seating area on the wheel is the same as on the lug. The original lugs have a larger diameter, but the entire area of the original lug isn't seated at the wheel surface.

As a side note, these were also available in black, I just like the contrast of the chrome.

I know if someone really wanted to they could still remove them, however, I feel like having 27 locks as opposed 5 would help someone decide to move along to a different (easier) vehicle. Or, at least cause them to take so much time and make so much noise to remove them, that I would notice.

All in all, very happy with them and absolutely recommend them if you want the peace of mind.

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[shimmy825]

After looking around for wheel locks and trying to balance price, looks, and security... I finally settled on Gorilla "The System" Locks.

From the price standpoint I ordered this set from Walmart, $47 including shipping to the store. I also ordered 3 additional matching locks for the spare, total was 25. One key fits all 27 locks.

Fit and finish of the actual lugs seem very nice. The seating area on the wheel is the same as on the lug. The original lugs have a larger diameter, but the entire area of the original lug isn't seated at the wheel surface.

As a side note, these were also available in black, I just like the contrast of the chrome.

I know if someone really wanted to they could still remove them, however, I feel like having 27 locks as opposed 5 would help someone decide to move along to a different (easier) vehicle. Or, at least cause them to take so much time and make so much noise to remove them, that I would notice.

All in all, very happy with them and absolutely recommend them if you want the peace of mind.

how do these even work? I've never seen wheel locks before

 

[Bronco cat]

What did you do about the spare

 

[Desert_6G]

Gorilla is my go-to for any aftermarket lugs for my wheels. But these aren't technically "lock" nuts. These are Gorilla's common keyed lugs. It makes no sense to put the same keyed lug on all the studs. All someone has to do is have the correct key to remove all of them. Instead buy a set of 4 of their true locks that have a different key and have one for each wheel. That way if someone really wants to steal them they will have to deal with two set of wheel keys instead of one. Its more of a inconvenience for them and makes it even likely someone will spend the time on it. They are a bit more pricey that most lug nuts but much better quality that the cheap ones from China you find on ebay and amazon.

 

[MJJ]

Gorilla is my go-to for any aftermarket lugs for my wheels. But these aren't technically "lock" nuts. These are Gorilla's common keyed lugs. It makes no sense to put the same keyed lug on all the studs. All someone has to do is have the correct key to remove all of them. Instead buy a set of 4 of their true locks that have a different key and have one for each wheel. That way if someone really wants to steal them they will have to deal with two set of wheel keys instead of one. Its more of a inconvenience for them and makes it even likely someone will spend the time on it. They are a bit more pricey that most lug nuts but much better quality that the cheap ones from China you find on ebay and amazon.

This is 100% spot on. The qualified thieves have the keys already.

Personally I don’t use them. They end up being a pain in the ass more than anything and that is why have insurance.

 

[MFP2241]

Wouldn't someone need the 6 digit "key code".... pretty sure there is more than just a couple different key patterns, since these aren't just splined.

If you just have one lock per wheel, I don't need any key at all to remove that.

 

[MFP2241]

What did you do about the spare

I ordered 3 additional matching locks for the spare from Gorilla, you just give them the key code.

 

[MFP2241]

Gorilla is my go-to for any aftermarket lugs for my wheels. But these aren't technically "lock" nuts. These are Gorilla's common keyed lugs. It makes no sense to put the same keyed lug on all the studs. All someone has to do is have the correct key to remove all of them. Instead buy a set of 4 of their true locks that have a different key and have one for each wheel. That way if someone really wants to steal them they will have to deal with two set of wheel keys instead of one. Its more of a inconvenience for them and makes it even likely someone will spend the time on it. They are a bit more pricey that most lug nuts but much better quality that the cheap ones from China you find on ebay and amazon.

I worked as a tire tech, then a tire salesman, for a national chain for 8 years. You'd be surprised how many people came in with no idea where the key was. All you need to remove a single lock is a oversized socket and one good wack with a hammer. I've removed probably 100 "Locks" in seconds with no key.

 

[MFP2241]

My point is, you don't use a key to steal them. We're really talking about the same thing just 2 different approaches.

 

[helifino16]

Any idea if these will work?

Gorilla 21138BC

They stress that they are for 'Aftermarket wheels only'.

I've used Gorilla Lugs before and really like them. I'd rather a spline drive for all the lugs rather than some Spline/Lock/regular lug combo. This is the only set of 27 I've run across so far.

 

[MFP2241]

Any idea if these will work?

Gorilla 21138BC

They stress that they are for 'Aftermarket wheels only'.

I've used Gorilla Lugs before and really like them. I'd rather a spline drive for all the lugs rather than some Spline/Lock/regular lug combo. This is the only set of 27 I've run across so far.

Those should work, the seating area looks the same. They are the regular "spline drive" variety and won't offer any theft protection, if that's important or not.

The ones I bought look very similar to the spline drive but have a specific 6 digit keyed pattern.

I didn't want them to look mixed-and-matched either, which is why I bought the set of 24 plus 3 that are keyed the same to match. So, 1 socket "key" fits them all.

Unfortunately, the only way to get the 3 for the spare that are keyed the same is to order directly from gorilla. You'll never find 2 sets in the store that are keyed the same. So, all in I was at $75.

I do really like the quality of all the variety of Gorilla Lugs.

 

[helifino16]

Those should work, the seating area looks the same. They are the regular "spline drive" variety and won't offer any theft protection, if that's important or not.

The ones I bought look very similar to the spline drive but have a specific 6 digit keyed pattern.

I didn't want them to look mixed-and-matched either, which is why I bought the set of 24 plus 3 that are keyed the same to match. So, 1 socket "key" fits them all.

Unfortunately, the only way to get the 3 for the spare that are keyed the same is to order directly from gorilla. You'll never find 2 sets in the store that are keyed the same. So, all in I was at $75.

I do really like the quality of all the variety of Gorilla Lugs.

Thanks for the confirmation. This is still a much better solution to the $150 Ford Performance Lugs, that still leave me 3 short!

 

[Rick Astley]

Wouldn't someone need the 6 digit "key code".... pretty sure there is more than just a couple different key patterns, since these aren't just splined.

If you just have one lock per wheel, I don't need any key at all to remove that.

Every tire shop in the country has this (Gorilla) socket and they can be had quite easily. You can also use a standard $10 nut extractor on a medium torque 3/8" drive electric impact driver to rip those cheap gorilla lugs off in about 1 minute for the whole car (Usually you get to keep the cinder blocks as a consolation prize. Sometimes you even get 8 cinder blocks if they want you to build a retaining wall after stealing your wheels)

Overall, the Gorilla locking lugnuts are not much in terms of actual security for anyone except the owner who thinks they just got the Ford Knox treatment.

I'll stand behind my previous statement on the same topic which has been done a few times on these here digital pages. If you want ACTUAL locking lugs, you'll need McGard. The keys are quite unique and precise.

If you've got aftermarket wheels and want to protect their finish, the spline lugs are the next step further. Dropping $50 at WalMart and expecting to have some unicorn-meat of exclusivity and security is not going to cut it once you're out of their parking lot and into the real world where somebody wants your stuff.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/black-lugs-wheel-locks.19097/#post-686984

 

[Knownman]

After looking around for wheel locks and trying to balance price, looks, and security... I finally settled on Gorilla "The System" Locks.

From the price standpoint I ordered this set from Walmart, $47 including shipping to the store. I also ordered 3 additional matching locks for the spare, total was 25. One key fits all 27 locks.

Fit and finish of the actual lugs seem very nice. The seating area on the wheel is the same as on the lug. The original lugs have a larger diameter, but the entire area of the original lug isn't seated at the wheel surface.

As a side note, these were also available in black, I just like the contrast of the chrome.

I know if someone really wanted to they could still remove them, however, I feel like having 27 locks as opposed 5 would help someone decide to move along to a different (easier) vehicle. Or, at least cause them to take so much time and make so much noise to remove them, that I would notice.

All in all, very happy with them and absolutely recommend them if you want the peace of mind.

Wheel locks are a waste of money and time. They simply make it hard for you to remove the wheel. Thiefs will have no problem with them. They usually use a cheap socket and hit it with a sledge hammer then drive the wheel off with an impact gun. It's almost exactly the same time as what it takes to remove the stock lug nuts.

 

[Gamecock]

Every tire shop in the country has this (Gorilla) socket and they can be had quite easily. You can also use a standard $10 nut extractor on a medium torque 3/8" drive electric impact driver to rip those cheap gorilla lugs off in about 1 minute for the whole car (Usually you get to keep the cinder blocks as a consolation prize. Sometimes you even get 8 cinder blocks if they want you to build a retaining wall after stealing your wheels)

Overall, the Gorilla locking lugnuts are not much in terms of actual security for anyone except the owner who thinks they just got the Ford Knox treatment.

I'll stand behind my previous statement on the same topic which has been done a few times on these here digital pages. If you want ACTUAL locking lugs, you'll need McGard. The keys are quite unique and precise.

If you've got aftermarket wheels and want to protect their finish, the spline lugs are the next step further. Dropping $50 at WalMart and expecting to have some unicorn-meat of exclusivity and security is not going to cut it once you're out of their parking lot and into the real world where somebody wants your stuff.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/black-lugs-wheel-locks.19097/#post-686984

Every tire shop in the country also has the universal socket that is pounded over a McGard lock to remove the locks in 10 seconds...how is that any different?

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