non-OEM wheel locks

[mr2amit]

Has anyone purchased non-OEM wheel locks for their Matrix? I've got an '08 with Alloy wheels and I see that Kragen's got chrome wheel locks on sale for as low as $10-$15. (OEM and McG's are $30-$45.)

The only problem is: I'm not sure what size to get. Anyone know what size the OEM locks are? And anyone have any opinions on whether the store-bought locks are any good?


http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...goryCode=3193A

Thanks!

[mistamatrix]

For OEM wheels, I'd go w/ the McGard's. Every so often there's a post about someone breaking the lock for the OEM set.

[Jeff Lange]

Originally Posted by mistamatrix

For OEM wheels, I'd go w/ the McGard's. Every so often there's a post about someone breaking the lock for the OEM set.

Are you saying that McGard is a better choice than OEM? McGard is who makes all the Toyota OEM locks.

[mistamatrix]

lol. Buy neither!

[mr2amit]

Heh, so where does that leave us? Don't worry about it too much and buy the Lugnut brand, since the McG/OEM may break?

[mistamatrix]

What wheels are they for? If they're for OEM, why bother?