Wheel Locks, Valve Caps and Wheel Studs

Lock thread, seat and key must match your lug nuts

A wheel lock set replaces one lug nut per wheel, so four per car. Match the thread size and pitch, for example M12x1.5 or M14x1.5, and the seat shape: conical, ball or flat. Check the diameter and length too, because some wheels have narrow or deep lug holes that only accept slim or spline-drive locks. Keep the key in the car and the key code card at home, since without either the lock has to be removed with a special tool.

Studs, valve caps and the CB radio gear mixed in

Press-in stud installer kits list thread size and length for a stated model, so match both to your hub. Metal valve caps look good, but on aluminum tire-pressure sensor stems a bare metal cap can corrode and seize, so use plastic caps or metal caps with a plastic liner. Titles in this listing also include CB whip antennas, microphone switches and cables with coax connectors, which belong to radio installations, not wheels.

Questions about Wheel Locks, Valve Caps and Wheel Studs

What if I lose the wheel lock key?

Many sets come with a key code card or a code stamped on the key, which lets the maker supply a spare. Otherwise a tire fitter can remove the lock with a special tool. Keep the code somewhere safe.

Will one wheel lock set fit all my wheels?

A set fits a thread and seat type, not every wheel. If the lug nuts differ on aftermarket wheels, you need locks that match those, including the length that fits the lug holes.

Can metal valve caps damage tire pressure sensor stems?

They can. Different metals in contact with moisture corrode, and an aluminum cap on an aluminum stem may seize. Plastic caps, or metal caps with a plastic liner so no metal touches the stem threads, avoid the problem.