L22EEW Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 See attached, I'd be absolutely fuming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thieving scum!, even worse, just dropping it on the floor as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Disgraceful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anya00tan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Will keep and eye out on fleabay or gumtree. Any idea on how to prevent this kind of theft? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 !Removed! hell... I'm astounded by that, I really am.. Not to mention at some point they presumably just dropped the car on the road. Unbelievable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Very very very very very hard, unique and difficult to smash off locking wheel nuts with a rotating collar on the outside to make it more difficult to get a removal tool onto .. and very very very very hard rocks to attack any wannabe thugs with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Absolute astards and we live alongside these "people". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm going to invest in a 2nd set of locking nuts, already have the standard Ford issued ones. McGard is on my mind, and just need to double check the size for Mk7.5? 24137SU Wheel Lock Nuts SU M12 x 1,5, cone seat, Overall length 37,0 mm, Hex size 19mm, Key diameter 27,7 mm http://www.amazon.co.uk/24137SU-Wheel-Overall-length-diameter/dp/B0048EJNFW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426030950&sr=8-2&keywords=mcgard+24137 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 These people make my blood boil. What a place to do it,how do these people live knowing they have done things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Shocking, and after a funeral too so that just adds insult to injury. I wonder if there's any way to identify the stolen wheels though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Next time I see one of those "etch your windows sir" i'll get it done, AND the wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Beyond belief. These scum need their hands amputated - without anaesthetic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Anyone using McGard locking nuts for MK7.5 Fiesta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Absolute scum. Why don't we chop off their legs and leave them by the side of the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volts Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Crikey how long would it take to knock the locking nut off???? No one noticed ether sheesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Crikey how long would it take to knock the locking nut off???? No one noticed ether sheesh Takes a few seconds with the right tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHeart Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Absolutely incredible! I really feel for the owner. What a shocking pic for our members to see! I can honestly say that in nearly 40 years of driving, that is a really most sickening car pic that I've ever seen and I'm astounded! I always thought that with locking wheel nuts, your set of alloys would definitely be safe but, it seems that's not the case anymore. Is it really that easy to remove a set of locking wheel nuts? I've recently taken delivery of a new Titanium X with 17" alloys and, after seeing this, I'm really concerned! Is there anyway to stop, or at least lessen the chance of this sort of theft happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Yea, about the only way is NOT to buy ANYTHING :( I should've been a plod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 It's too easy to remove locking nuts.. alot of you have tools capable of removing them without even knowing or intending to do so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Anyone using McGard locking nuts for MK7.5 Fiesta? I had ones on my mk7 and currently using the same set on my mk2 focus. Seem pretty tough and well wearing. I'd recommend. Sent from my iPhone 5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Crikey how long would it take to knock the locking nut off???? No one noticed ether sheesh When I got my Focus I got a flat and realised I hadn't got the locking nut, lost by the previous owner. Had to call a mobile mechanic and he was able to "bust the nut off" (giggity) in about 30secs using a hammer and chisel. I was astounded to say the least. Sent from my iPhone 5s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I had ones on my mk7 and currently using the same set on my mk2 focus. Seem pretty tough and well wearing. I'd recommend. Sent from my iPhone 5s. Which ones are you using? Model number please :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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