How do I choose wheel lock size?
If you measure the inside seat of the rim as shown above, you can determine what size rim lock your rim needs. A 2.15” is common for rear wheels and a 1.60” is common for front wheels. There is a 1.85 rim lock, but it is for rear wheels for small bikes that run a 16 or 14 inch rear rim.
Are wheel locks interchangeable?
No, wheel locks are not necessary; regular OEM nuts or bolts will do the job as long as they are all in place, fit properly to the rims and torqued to specs. Wheel lock nuts or bolts have a unique pattern and come as a set with the key that matches that pattern.
What size spline key do I need?
If the smallest socket you can fit over your 7-spline nut is 17mm or 11/16″ then you need the Medium 7-Spline Key. If the smallest socket you can fit over your 7-spline nut is either 3/4″ 12-point or 19mm, 13/16″ (either Hex or 12-point), then you need the Large 7-Spline Key.
Are locking lug nuts universal?
Are locking wheel nut keys unique to each car? The short answer is ‘yes’. Or, at least, they’re unique to the locking wheel nut set that was provided by your manufacturer when your car was making its way along the production line.
What does a rim lock do?
Why do you need a Rim Lock? The rim lock stops the tire spinning on the rim under hard acceleration or braking, especially when the tire is being run at low pressure. If the tire was able to spin, it would rip the valve stem out of the inner tube along with a few other nasty issues.
Are wheel locking nuts universal?
Does AAA have lug nut keys?
AAA’s Mobile Battery Service offers free battery testing to AAA members. AAA recommends storing the locking lug nut key with the spare tire or in the glove box.
Are all spline lug nuts the same size?
To our knowledge, there are only two sizes of 6-Spline nuts (with symmetrical or evenly spaced splines). If your 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 11/16″ or 3/4″ socket (either Hex or 12-point) fits over your 6-Spline Nut, then you need the Small 6-Spline Key.
Does a rim lock have a deadlocking bolt?
If the rim lock in question is a rim latch, then the lock body will not have a deadlocking bolt. The keyway of a rim lock is designed bi-directionally.
How do I remove the rim lock from the rim?
Close the rim lock body. 1 Remove the latch. 2 Turn it over. 3 Reattach it to the node. 4 Close the rim lock body.
What are the main parts of a rim lock?
The main parts of a rim lock are the lock body and the keeper. In addition to these, the escutcheon plates and privacy latch will also be explained. 1. Lock Body The rim lock body was usually made from cast iron, but in recent years brass and nickel have been used as substitutes.
How much is the free shipping on rim lock sets?
Available in vertical and horizontal rim lock sets. Free shipping on orders of $99+. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Free Shipping on orders over $99