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Protect Tahoe Wheels From Being Stolen

ag95

By ag95
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ag95 Enthusiast

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The wheels off my 2007 Tahoe were stolen the other night from the driveway. Turns out that I get to spend $500 for two landscape blocks, a chevy bottle jack, and all kinds of hassle.

 

The Tahoe is at the dealership waiting for the factory replacement wheels to come in. I'm getting the GM wheel locks installed.

 

Does the wheel theft deterrent system work, when the front or back is jacked up in one motion? Is it available for the 2007 model year?

 

I've already got a security light in place, guess I need to add another one and maybe a camera.

 

Any other suggestions to keep them from coming back?

 

Here is my Lifted Tahoe:

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randas Enthusiast

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Wheel locks are a good start. Is your insurance covering it? The tilt sensor should go off with any change in angle if its like any of the aftermarket ones I've dealt with.

ag95 Enthusiast

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Wheel locks are a good start. Is your insurance covering it? The tilt sensor should go off with any change in angle if its like any of the aftermarket ones I've dealt with.

 

 

Yes insurance covering replacement, except for my $500 deductible.

mc7719 Enthusiast

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wow, i thought that only happens in movies.

 

NO kidding! Geez that sucks man... its one of my biggest fears, even though I've never seen it happen. I HAVE the GM wheel locks (made the dealer include them... "I'm spending 30+ thousand dollars on a truck, and you're going to throw in $40 lock nuts") and even then, I realize they're not 100% guaranteed, but at least the thief would have to work on it a bit.

 

Sorry for your loss. This reminds me I should check what my deductible is. I think its $300.

 

Which wheels did you have on there?

ag95 Enthusiast

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wow, i thought that only happens in movies.

 

NO kidding! Geez that sucks man... its one of my biggest fears, even though I've never seen it happen. I HAVE the GM wheel locks (made the dealer include them... "I'm spending 30+ thousand dollars on a truck, and you're going to throw in $40 lock nuts") and even then, I realize they're not 100% guaranteed, but at least the thief would have to work on it a bit.

 

Sorry for your loss. This reminds me I should check what my deductible is. I think its $300.

 

Which wheels did you have on there?

 

The gm 20" upgraded ones for 2007 I believe they are alloy.

ScottyBoy Enthusiast

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I have been reading about this on several forums. People are stealing the stock 20 inch Tahoe, Yukon, Denali, and Esky wheels like wildfire. They are easy pickings because most people don't have any protection besides the stock alarm, which will not be triggered unless you open a door. Most trucks also don't have any lock lugs either. The wheels are selling on the street from $800 on up. I have seen some sets sell for $1200 here locally on craigslist. Not bad for 5 minutes of work if you are a crook. If its two guys they can steal them even faster. They can go steal 5 or more sets a night. Figure 5 grand split between two guys, 2500 bucks each for minimal work. No wonder the crooked bastards keep stealing them off of our trucks. Best advice is to get some good lock lugs and an aftermarket alarm system.

tyhuck Senior Enthusiast

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Well, for the gun to work, you would have to camp out in the driveway. You tie a rottweiler to the trailer hitch on that Tahoe, and you can sleep easy in your own room.

Mckenzie Senior Enthusiast

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dam dude you live in a rough neighborhood? Need to get a dog so stuff like that wont happen again

 

 

Skip the dog, buy a gun.

 

Ya need the dog so he can alert you when creepers are in your front yard or trying to get on your property, then thats when you confront them with a shotgun and tell them to get on the ****ing ground or you'll blow there head off...works every time

tyhuck Senior Enthusiast

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dam dude you live in a rough neighborhood? Need to get a dog so stuff like that wont happen again

 

 

Skip the dog, buy a gun.

 

Ya need the dog so he can alert you when creepers are in your front yard or trying to get on your property, then thats when you confront them with a shotgun and tell them to get on the ****ing ground or you'll blow there head off...works every time

 

 

 

What he said.

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