For my '99 M3, Im looking for new wheel locks for my Fikses.. IVe been using the Mcgards, but, the material that is used to cut the eccentric pattern inside the key is so soft, that its very easily damaged. Ive had it with these..

I much prefer the type that BMW Dealers sell, because they use Splines instead of a very thin eccentric pattern, to turn the lock bolts. However, the problem im finding is that all Ive seen available is Black lock bolts with Black plastic covers.. These are going to be going on my Fikse rims, which have chrome colored Lug bolts.. The chrome on the bolts tends to flake over time, so Im probably going to be changing them to a dull finished Silver bolt.. In either case, the Black BMW Locks arent going to look so great. I was hoping to get either a Chrome finish, or a dull Silver finish.. I think either would be a preferable to Black.

What do you guys think? How bad, on fikse rims, would one black lock on each wheel look, when the rest of the 4 bolts are either chrome, or silver? Anybody know if these bmw locks are available with Silver caps instead of or in addition to Black?

thanks.

Stay away from the BMW locks that use the small keys. The tumblers inside are prone to jamming. I had to get a locksmith to take one of mine off. Get the ones that have a socket style key.

Stay away from the BMW locks that use the small keys. The tumblers inside are prone to jamming. I had to get a locksmith to take one of mine off. Get the ones that have a socket style key.


No No... thats the wrong kind.. Thats why I specifically stated the locks I was looking for are the ones with the 'Splines', ie, longitudinal teeth cut into the lock, and key, that mate and turn. Part Number 36 13 1 180 882

The one black bolt would stick out for sure, but you'll have to decide if it bothers you.

How about the gorilla locks? They use a spline system and are silver.

http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?cPath=71&products_id=61

I just installed a set from Bavarian Autosport 10 minutes ago. They offer both black and chromed caps that fit over the lock to make it look like a regular bolt. I'm pretty impressed with the overall design and quality - you may want to check them out. www.bavauto.com