Warning : Wheel theft

NISFAN · 06-21-2013, 07:32 AM

Just to let you know, a friend had all 4 wheels nicked off his two week old 320d MS.

Happened right outside his house middle of the night. The wheels were fitted with BMW locking nuts as expected. No lift alarm. Car not broken into.

He has had them replaced and fitted 2 sets of locking nuts.

Be careful.

sdb123 · 06-21-2013, 08:30 AM

Where was this (Bedford)?

NISFAN · 06-21-2013, 08:32 AM

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Where was this (Bedford)?

One of the villages outside Bedford/Hitchin

sdb123 · 06-21-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

One of the villages outside Bedford/Hitchin

What a royal PITA.

All the best to your mate....I assume he got a crime reference number? Were they 18's or 19's out of interest?

I'm heading over to the Stevenage office later so will spread the word in case anyone is offered some "newly acquired" rims.

NISFAN · 06-21-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sdb123

What a royal PITA.

All the best to your mate....I assume he got a crime reference number? Were they 18's or 19's out of interest?

I'm heading over to the Stevenage office later so will spread the word in case anyone is offered some "newly acquired" rims.

Yes, makes me sick

He had 18's, all being sorted out through insurance of course, but not good to lose no claims discount because of some toe rags

Floriank · 06-21-2013, 11:06 AM

Pretty poor alarm system, to be honest!

I thought it could detect a change in angle -jacking up a car is usually quite a disruptive affair, unless you use pneumatic equipment to lift it evenly but this would be difficult due to the noise that would make.

Quite disappointing not to be protected against this....

NISFAN · 06-21-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Floriank

Pretty poor alarm system, to be honest!

I thought it could detect a change in angle -jacking up a car is usually quite a disruptive affair, unless you use pneumatic equipment to lift it evenly but this would be difficult due to the noise that would make.

Quite disappointing not to be protected against this....

They left the car on 3 trolley jacks and some bricks on the 4th wheel

Teemo Panda · 06-21-2013, 12:14 PM

Sorry to hear that bro,
At least at the bright side, you will get a brand new set of rims and tires from your insurance company I hope

~

Glideslope · 06-21-2013, 01:20 PM

Whilst on this issue... what do you all recommend for wheel-lug locks?

F30AM · 06-21-2013, 01:35 PM

Makes me so angry when things like this happen. Sickening.
Whenever I go away, I store my car securely in an alarmed garage with metal shutters. Mine is the cheapest car in there. It's packed with Lambos, Ferraris, Rolls, Bentleys, Bugattis etc. Belongs to good friends of mine. I've done so today as I'm away for a week for a well earned break.

dopper99 · 06-21-2013, 05:15 PM

How do they get past the locking wheel nuts? Not a lot of use they are.

pete18 · 06-22-2013, 12:40 AM

Can't remember the last time I read that this has happened. I'm lucky, my work place has two sets of electric gates both with CCTV and the car is garaged at night but you risk it and other damage in other parking places.
Sorry to read about the loss and all the inconvenience.
Pete

jbtco · 06-22-2013, 03:41 AM

I have always used Mcgards , particularly the ultras i think they are the ones with the rotating part on the end.

I have just got my F31 and haven't tried to get any for it yet.

scoobeesnac · 06-22-2013, 03:40 PM

And ironically see another discussion thread with "Anyone looking for alloys to buy" :-/

rich1068 · 06-22-2013, 03:49 PM

It's my view that forums like this one are the main market for stolen items. Probably not F30 Post at the moment but certainly E90 Post.

jbtco · 06-24-2013, 02:46 PM

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I have always used Mcgards , particularly the ultras i think they are the ones with the rotating part on the end.

I have just got my F31 and haven't tried to get any for it yet.

The rain having gone off at last I have had at last had a good chance to have a proper look at the car I collected on Friday I think that the lock bolts fitted are McGards, so should be better than some former OEMs .

NISFAN · 06-24-2013, 04:04 PM

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The rain having gone off at last I have had at last had a good chance to have a proper look at the car I collected on Friday I think that the lock bolts fitted are McGards, so should be better than some former OEMs .

I'm told there are only 30 combinations, £7 each. So a serious thief can have the whole set for a total outlay of £210

Kick.doc · 06-24-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

I'm told there are only 30 combinations, £7 each. So a serious thief can have the whole set for a total outlay of £210

Not bad ROI is it. Can't beleive only 30 combinations, not really secure at all

06-21-2013, 07:32 AM	#1
NISFAN Major General 3489 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	Warning : Wheel theft Just to let you know, a friend had all 4 wheels nicked off his two week old 320d MS. Happened right outside his house middle of the night. The wheels were fitted with BMW locking nuts as expected. No lift alarm. Car not broken into. He has had them replaced and fitted 2 sets of locking nuts. Be careful.
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06-21-2013, 11:06 AM	#6
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F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Makes me so angry when things like this happen. Sickening. Whenever I go away, I store my car securely in an alarmed garage with metal shutters. Mine is the cheapest car in there. It's packed with Lambos, Ferraris, Rolls, Bentleys, Bugattis etc. Belongs to good friends of mine. I've done so today as I'm away for a week for a well earned break. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	How do they get past the locking wheel nuts? Not a lot of use they are.
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pete18 Private First Class 14 Rep 110 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Can't remember the last time I read that this has happened. I'm lucky, my work place has two sets of electric gates both with CCTV and the car is garaged at night but you risk it and other damage in other parking places. Sorry to read about the loss and all the inconvenience. Pete
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jbtco Captain 163 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I have always used Mcgards , particularly the ultras i think they are the ones with the rotating part on the end. I have just got my F31 and haven't tried to get any for it yet.
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's my view that forums like this one are the main market for stolen items. Probably not F30 Post at the moment but certainly E90 Post.
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