STOLEN BLACK 182's!!!! Locking lug nuts??

plrbear81 · 05-18-2010, 10:43 AM

Only two months and my 182's were jacked last night

. I left my apartment building to find my car sitting on cinder blocks. I'm worried that some damage was done to the undercarriage with the cinder blocks.

If you don't mind, be on the look out for black 182 rims with the stock Bridgestone Potenza tires mounted on them. The tires have about 14k miles on them. I doubt I'll get them back but I'm sure they'll show up on craigslist or ebay.

I made the mistake of not having locking lug nuts. Can anyone recommend some locking lug nuts? Thanks.

BrokenVert · 05-18-2010, 10:49 AM

I'm sorry to hear about this...but your car came with with lockin nuts from the factory, did it not?

plrbear81 · 05-18-2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks. Lesson learned I guess. It had whatever the stock lug nuts were. I did not upgrade them.

BLACK MJB+ · 05-18-2010, 11:09 AM

No fucking way!! Keep track of local sellers...Everyday!
I'd try and buy my wheels back (HINT HINT) With the police
on site though, don't think you're crazy like myself. Good luck buddy!

onefastman · 05-18-2010, 11:15 AM

I would be looking for them everywhere, will your insurance cover it

ChrisK · 05-18-2010, 11:16 AM

I hate this world.

escobar929 · 05-18-2010, 11:28 AM

insurance should cover it, they will likely pay what the stockers cost, since the stockers are fairly expensive, you should make out ok out of this, still sucks ass

def keep a look out on craigslist and ebay

Sylon · 05-18-2010, 11:59 AM

Were your brake rotors sitting on the ground like this guy's car?

The other side had a car jack under it: http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8284/rearleft.jpg

I hope you find them dude. Dont forget the TPMS when you call your insurance company, those alone are a pretty penny.

plrbear81 · 05-18-2010, 12:08 PM

I lucked out better than this guy. At least the thieves showed me the courtesy of using 4 cinder blocks that were placed underneath the frame so all four rotors are above the ground. What was surprising though, and I don't know if all BMW's are like this (this is my first one), but the actual posts that the wheel sits on and the lug nuts screw into were also gone. I have a winter set of wheels and tires but I can't even put them on without the posts and the lug nuts.

Would locking lug nuts have prevented this at all?

Feyd · 05-18-2010, 12:14 PM

Bimmers (and lots of german cars) have lug "bolts" not nuts... so yeah its normal to not have studs because they were technically not there to begin with.

Sorry to hear about your wheels.

escobar929 · 05-18-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plrbear81

I lucked out better than this guy. At least the thieves showed me the courtesy of using 4 cinder blocks that were placed underneath the frame so all four rotors are above the ground. What was surprising though, and I don't know if all BMW's are like this (this is my first one), but the actual posts that the wheel sits on and the lug nuts screw into were also gone. I have a winter set of wheels and tires but I can't even put them on without the posts and the lug nuts.

Would locking lug nuts have prevented this at all?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feyd

Bimmers (and lots of german cars) have lug "bolts" not nuts... so yeah its normal to not have studs because they were technically not there to begin with.

Sorry to hear about your wheels.

exactly, but remember. Wheel locks only slow down thiefs, def wont stop them if they really want the wheels

jeremyc74 · 05-18-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escobar929

exactly, but remember. Wheel locks only slow down thiefs, def wont stop them if they really want the wheels

True enough. I've seen my tire guy zip wheel locks off a car in a matter of seconds.

Feyd · 05-18-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escobar929

exactly, but remember. Wheel locks only slow down thiefs, def wont stop them if they really want the wheels

Yeah they were obviously looking for specific wheels since they weren't some kind of crazy aftermarket 22" chromies, etc.

There can't be that many different OEM keys... the thieves were probably just driving around with a kit. *shrug*

jeremyc74 · 05-18-2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feyd

Yeah they were obviously looking for specific wheels since they weren't some kind of crazy aftermarket 22" chromies, etc.

There can't be that many different OEM keys... the thieves were probably just driving around with a kit. *shrug*

They don't even need a kit. An "easy off" will pull most of them off in a matter of seconds.

http://www.awdirect.com/easy-off-met...GL&EPC=AWSEFGL

Sylon · 05-18-2010, 01:50 PM

Unfortunately for us Bimmer owners, my old Subaru made it easy to aid in the prevention of stolen wheels. Like most Japanese cars, the studs were in the wheel assembly, so I was free to use some different wheel locks and lugs on each wheel. Yes, it was incredibly annoying when it came time to change out a wheel having 2 different kinds of wheel locks/lugs on each wheel, but dammit they were never stolen.

The keys, however, did come up missing right before it was time to sell it. I think I already know who the culprits were too.

rsjean · 05-18-2010, 01:54 PM

No car alarm or won't this sort of criminal activity set off the OEM alarms tilt sensor?

It's so frustrating that this sort of thing goes on. Back in the days of horses if someone messed with your ride you shot them. How frequently something takes place is usualy directly related to the penalties if you get caught.

Today it's a slap on the wrist. So today it's a common occurance.

ledpocket · 05-18-2010, 01:59 PM

http://www.mcgard.com/

Only locks I've ever used.

jeremyc74 · 05-18-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledpocket

http://www.mcgard.com/

Only locks I've ever used.

Do they sell stud type? I took a quick look and didn't see any, only the nuts. Are you putting studs in the car and then using these?

ledpocket · 05-18-2010, 02:57 PM

They do sell stud type, but I'm not sure if they have 135 specific.

Actually, yes:

http://www.mcgard.com/Applications/A...59oK1ZwQ%3d%3d

edit:

I have not put locks on my 1er yet. But on other cars I have used them. My old ('80) RX-7 had the studs...

edit again: Just checked the link I posted. It reverts back to the main page. You'll have to click bmw/1series to see the products

jeremyc74 · 05-18-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledpocket

They do sell stud type, but I'm not sure if they have 135 specific.

Actually, yes:

http://www.mcgard.com/Applications/A...59oK1ZwQ%3d%3d

edit:

I have not put locks on my 1er yet. But on other cars I have used them. My old ('80) RX-7 had the studs...

plrbear81 · 05-18-2010, 03:39 PM

I also saw these wheel locks sold by BMW:

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/uni...135%20(2008%2b)

They look a little similar to the McGard locks (in terms of the key required).

dread1 · 05-18-2010, 04:48 PM

I bought wheel locks straight from BMW.
$40. When I got them on cause I was to lazy to put them on myself the guy said it was a waste of time they just steal the whole car. If I can make someones job tougher I will.

Sorry about your loss, hope you get a huge pay out and a low preimum.

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plrbear81 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 135i, CBR600rr Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	STOLEN BLACK 182's!!!! Locking lug nuts?? Only two months and my 182's were jacked last night . I left my apartment building to find my car sitting on cinder blocks. I'm worried that some damage was done to the undercarriage with the cinder blocks. If you don't mind, be on the look out for black 182 rims with the stock Bridgestone Potenza tires mounted on them. The tires have about 14k miles on them. I doubt I'll get them back but I'm sure they'll show up on craigslist or ebay. I made the mistake of not having locking lug nuts. Can anyone recommend some locking lug nuts? Thanks.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry to hear about this...but your car came with with lockin nuts from the factory, did it not? __________________
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plrbear81 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 135i, CBR600rr Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Lesson learned I guess. It had whatever the stock lug nuts were. I did not upgrade them.
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Were your brake rotors sitting on the ground like this guy's car? The other side had a car jack under it: http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8284/rearleft.jpg I hope you find them dude. Dont forget the TPMS when you call your insurance company, those alone are a pretty penny. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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plrbear81 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 135i, CBR600rr Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	I lucked out better than this guy. At least the thieves showed me the courtesy of using 4 cinder blocks that were placed underneath the frame so all four rotors are above the ground. What was surprising though, and I don't know if all BMW's are like this (this is my first one), but the actual posts that the wheel sits on and the lug nuts screw into were also gone. I have a winter set of wheels and tires but I can't even put them on without the posts and the lug nuts. Would locking lug nuts have prevented this at all?
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Bimmers (and lots of german cars) have lug "bolts" not nuts... so yeah its normal to not have studs because they were technically not there to begin with. Sorry to hear about your wheels.
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Unfortunately for us Bimmer owners, my old Subaru made it easy to aid in the prevention of stolen wheels. Like most Japanese cars, the studs were in the wheel assembly, so I was free to use some different wheel locks and lugs on each wheel. Yes, it was incredibly annoying when it came time to change out a wheel having 2 different kinds of wheel locks/lugs on each wheel, but dammit they were never stolen. The keys, however, did come up missing right before it was time to sell it. I think I already know who the culprits were too. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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rsjean satch 39 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sonoran Desert, Tucson AZ iTrader: (3)	No car alarm or won't this sort of criminal activity set off the OEM alarms tilt sensor? It's so frustrating that this sort of thing goes on. Back in the days of horses if someone messed with your ride you shot them. How frequently something takes place is usualy directly related to the penalties if you get caught. Today it's a slap on the wrist. So today it's a common occurance. __________________ "The Dingo ate your Mustang"
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ledpocket Private 32 Rep 91 Posts Drives: '19 M240xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western NY iTrader: (0)	http://www.mcgard.com/ Only locks I've ever used. __________________ 2019 M240i Xdrive
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ledpocket Private 32 Rep 91 Posts Drives: '19 M240xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western NY iTrader: (0)	They do sell stud type, but I'm not sure if they have 135 specific. Actually, yes: http://www.mcgard.com/Applications/A...59oK1ZwQ%3d%3d edit: I have not put locks on my 1er yet. But on other cars I have used them. My old ('80) RX-7 had the studs... edit again: Just checked the link I posted. It reverts back to the main page. You'll have to click bmw/1series to see the products __________________ 2019 M240i Xdrive Last edited by ledpocket; 05-18-2010 at 03:01 PM.. Reason: added info, again
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plrbear81 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 135i, CBR600rr Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	I also saw these wheel locks sold by BMW: http://stores.channeladvisor.com/uni...135%20(2008%2b) They look a little similar to the McGard locks (in terms of the key required).
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dread1 typos 9 Rep 219 Posts Drives: US spec 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oakville/toronto/whistler iTrader: (0)	I bought wheel locks straight from BMW. $40. When I got them on cause I was to lazy to put them on myself the guy said it was a waste of time they just steal the whole car. If I can make someones job tougher I will. Sorry about your loss, hope you get a huge pay out and a low preimum.
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