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daryl · Jul 21st, 2002, 10:55 AM

My car did not have locking lug nuts on it. I have read on the the form that s-spokes come with locking lugs, so I never checked. I am wondering if my car should of come from the factory with locking lugs.

thanks.
daryl

BruceK · Jul 21st, 2002, 12:28 PM

No locks come as standard. You must purchase them as either an accessory from the MINI dealer or else from a 3rd party. (McGuard, etc.)

daryl · Jul 21st, 2002, 01:42 PM

thanks Bruce.

-d

AidenL · Jul 21st, 2002, 01:48 PM

Have to add those thieves to Doms Big List of *******s !

smiffy · Jul 21st, 2002, 02:08 PM

I thought locking wheel nuts came as standard

Sashadog · Jul 21st, 2002, 02:50 PM

Sorry to hear about that.

Locking lugs should be standard equipment, but then there's a lot of things that "should be". How about studs?

It looks like I will be sourcing a set of locks ASAP.

On the bright side, it's an opportunity for cool new shoes for your MINI.

Cheers

PIT · Jul 21st, 2002, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
I thought locking wheel nuts came as standard

The 16" 5-Star-Rims have locking nuts as standard
I wonder the S-Spokes dont have ??

But I also have heard that they are easy to crack..

Cooper i Do · Jul 21st, 2002, 06:47 PM

Sorry to hear that.

Mine 17' inches game with locking nuts standard.

Catch Ya Later,
Cooper I Do

BruceK · Jul 21st, 2002, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PIT

The 16" 5-Star-Rims have locking nuts as standard
I wonder the S-Spokes dont have ??

But I also have heard that they are easy to crack..

Perhaps that is only true for German market MINIs?

MGB Boy · Jul 21st, 2002, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK

Perhaps that is only true for German market MINIs?

Beat me to it, I was going to point that out. All sorts of details on what is standard and what it not vary from country to country. To the best of my knowledge, none of the various wheel styles come with locking nuts as standard in the US. That way they can make a few bucks more when you buy them from the Accessory catalog for $31.00 (part number 36 13 0 141 577)...

-Ricardo

noahe · Jul 21st, 2002, 10:17 PM

Locking wheel nuts are standard in Canada for the 17" S-Spokes at least.

I agree that they are merely a deterrant, as it honestly looks like you could defeat it with a big enough flat-head screwdriver...

Incidentially, where does the locking nut 'key' go? I can't find mine anywhere.

pdubyab · Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:01 AM

Should be in a small pouch/tool roll in the left hand side compartment in the boot.

Jul 21st, 2002, 10:55 AM	#1
daryl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: nyc Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 28 Offline	my s-spoke rims got stollen My car did not have locking lug nuts on it. I have read on the the form that s-spokes come with locking lugs, so I never checked. I am wondering if my car should of come from the factory with locking lugs. thanks. daryl

Jul 21st, 2002, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	No locks come as standard. You must purchase them as either an accessory from the MINI dealer or else from a 3rd party. (McGuard, etc.) + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Have to add those thieves to Doms Big List of *****s ! Global Moderator**

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	I thought locking wheel nuts came as standard S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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Sashadog MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 96 Offline	That Bites :( Sorry to hear about that. Locking lugs should be standard equipment, but then there's a lot of things that "should be". How about studs? It looks like I will be sourcing a set of locks ASAP. On the bright side, it's an opportunity for cool new shoes for your MINI. Cheers '02 MCS, Electric Blue/White Top, 17" S-Lites.

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Jul 21st, 2002, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
daryl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: nyc Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 28 Offline	thanks Bruce. -d

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PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy I thought locking wheel nuts came as standard The 16" 5-Star-Rims have locking nuts as standard I wonder the S-Spokes dont have ?? But I also have heard that they are easy to crack.. ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

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Cooper i Do MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a lighthouse Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 530 Offline	Sorry to hear that. Mine 17' inches game with locking nuts standard. Catch Ya Later, Cooper I Do

Jul 21st, 2002, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by PIT The 16" 5-Star-Rims have locking nuts as standard I wonder the S-Spokes dont have ?? But I also have heard that they are easy to crack.. Perhaps that is only true for German market MINIs? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jul 21st, 2002, 10:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 10:10 AM Posts: 4,237 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Perhaps that is only true for German market MINIs? Beat me to it, I was going to point that out. All sorts of details on what is standard and what it not vary from country to country. To the best of my knowledge, none of the various wheel styles come with locking nuts as standard in the US. That way they can make a few bucks more when you buy them from the Accessory catalog for $31.00 (part number 36 13 0 141 577)... -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Jul 21st, 2002, 10:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 1,639 Offline	Locking wheel nuts are standard in Canada for the 17" S-Spokes at least. I agree that they are merely a deterrant, as it honestly looks like you could defeat it with a big enough flat-head screwdriver... Incidentially, where does the locking nut 'key' go? I can't find mine anywhere. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
pdubyab MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 189 Offline	Locking wheel-nut "key" Should be in a small pouch/tool roll in the left hand side compartment in the boot.

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