Stolen wheels.

[wasinger3000]

Unfortunately all it takes its one of these and they can get your wheels even with a locking nut.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FTN3KK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1429280695&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+lock+removal+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=51wrur97F9L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Yep four sockets slightly larger than the diameter of the lock nut are all you need ...pound them on and unbolt.

Only thing I've found that keeps people away is to set my alarms sensitivity extremely high so it goes off when the car moves. Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.

You can change your alarm sensitivity?

It's part of the kit for the cell phone remote start. The security module. Works pretty well.

Tell me more about this cellphone remote start.

It's pretty handy. I use it to start my car anytime I'm in a building out of sight. That and lock it if I feel like I forgot to lock it.


https://social.ford.com/our-articles/cuvs/edge/remote-access-makes-your-smartphone-a-virtual-keyfob/

http://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html

[panther427]

You have to have extremely tight tolerance or clearance between the wheel and lug nut. On top of that you need the locking lug nut with the smooth side that will spin freely independently of the actuall nut. That Gives you the best chance of keeping your wheels.

That prevents the hammered socket or the lug nut removal tools. But not perfect

[14SHOCAR]

My suggestion is to check Chicago, Milwaukee, and Indiana Craigslist. Most people won't throw them up in their local markets on craigslist.

Anyone have a picture of these wheels?

[SHOdded]

Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.

No comment.

[wasinger3000]

Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.

No comment.

Hahaha. I was wondering if you would catch that.

[sunwolf]

Unfortunately all it takes its one of these and they can get your wheels even with a locking nut.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FTN3KK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1429280695&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+lock+removal+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=51wrur97F9L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Yep four sockets slightly larger than the diameter of the lock nut are all you need ...pound them on and unbolt.

Only thing I've found that keeps people away is to set my alarms sensitivity extremely high so it goes off when the car moves. Last time I was filling gas and I put the fuel nozzle in to rough so it honked at me.. Guess I should have warned her first.

You can change your alarm sensitivity?

It's part of the kit for the cell phone remote start. The security module. Works pretty well.

Tell me more about this cellphone remote start.

It's pretty handy. I use it to start my car anytime I'm in a building out of sight. That and lock it if I feel like I forgot to lock it.


https://social.ford.com/our-articles/cuvs/edge/remote-access-makes-your-smartphone-a-virtual-keyfob/

http://accessories.ford.com/aerial-asy-10667.html

Do want

[sunwolf]

Too bad they want $350 to install it.

[wasinger3000]

Too bad they want $350 to install it.

It takes about 20 min to put in. I have a guy that will activate it for you over the phone. He's a Ford service tech.

[14SHOCAR]

Hey..... look what i found on Ebay??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Taurus-SHO-20-OEM-Wheels-Rims-Tires-2014-2015-3969-local-pickup-discount-/291462516223?hash=item43dc850dff&vxp=mtr

are these the rims???

[sunwolf]

Hey..... look what i found on Ebay??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Taurus-SHO-20-OEM-Wheels-Rims-Tires-2014-2015-3969-local-pickup-discount-/291462516223?hash=item43dc850dff&vxp=mtr

are these the rims???

They look right. Will have to let the guy know.

[14SHOCAR]

That seller has an "oddly large collection of rims". Just saying.

[mts7471]

That seller has an "oddly large collection of rims". Just saying.

Gee that's for sure.  I think its rather odd to have so many wheels with tires included. 
For what its worth, I've got a set of these ford lock nuts.  I've made it through one winter and they haven't rusted either.  Personally I think these are really nice and match the stock wheel nuts very well.  You can probably get them straight from your local ford dealer.
http://accessories.ford.com/catalog/product/view/id/8904/s/chrome-plated-for-exposed-lugs/category/2945/

[wasinger3000]

That seller has an "oddly large collection of rims". Just saying.

Ask him of you can get a picture of the laser engraved ID number on the top left wheel in the first picture... haha. Would make him paranoid as s*** if they are stolen.

*no they do not have a laser engraved ID number.

[14SHOCAR]

*no they do not have a laser engraved ID number.

That even made me be like... wait... whaaaa?

[14 TUX BL]

Unfortunately all it takes its one of these and they can get your wheels even with a locking nut.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FTN3KK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1429280695&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+lock+removal+tool&dpPl=1&dpID=51wrur97F9L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Well, locking lug nuts are better than nothing!

And if you make it too hard for them, they'll just put your whole car on a trailer and cart it away ...