reggie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 For some reason I've just developed a paranoia about my wheels (steel modulars) getting nicked off the Rangie. It's been sat on the drive for nearly three years & they haven't been touched but you know when you get that funny feeling & it happens.............................well I have that feeling. I was also just out talking to my neighbor who told me his mate with a disco just had his wheel & tyres & also his winch nicked off his disco on the drive. They jacked it up & just dropped in on the floor, W**KERS! What can you do apart from using these http://www.devon4x4....emart&Itemid=14 Anybody got any extra ideas apart from the obvious of taking them off every night? I've also thought about the whole thing getting nicked for the bits, it only has the standard alarm right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillis Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 locking wheel nuts, and get a cover to cover it up? so no prayin eyes can see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 cable ties? lock nuts are probably your best bet, you could use two different sets? you'll just have to make sure you hide the keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 How about a very long length of chain to go through all the wheels and around the chassis with a big padlock (would also help secure it from the whole vehicle being taken) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 If it's sitting aroud long term I think I'd find a set of 'service' wheels that were less attractive to the thieving scum. Also remove any winch and store it indoors/locked away. Also maybe disable the engine by removing some simple but critical part. Hopefully this will stop anyone simply driving it away too easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I have thought about using two sets, think that's what I'll do to start with for sure. I like the idea if using a chain somehow but don't think I would get one to pass through the wheels. I also thinking of where it was parked over this last three years, on my gravel parking area right up against the front on the house. I should start parking it back there when I've finished the jobs & got it back on the road. If I park it close to the house they won't be able to get a jack in the one side & would be a pain on gravel + noisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Tack weld one of the nuts to the rim? If you're worried about the whole vehicle being stolen - weld a shopping trolly to each wheel! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 pressure pad underneath one wheel linked to either a security light or really loud siren?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtope Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Let the air out of the ones not against the house, so they appear punctured, flat, useless? And dont wash it so the whole ensemble draws looks of distain and disgust, rather than envy.. The idea of welding a shopping trolley to each wheel should complete the look. There goes the neighbourhood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 If the car is unused why not remove the wheels, store them in the garage and leave the car on axle stands? This will make theft of either the car or the wheels difficult. RangeRovers are not nearly such a popular theft target as Defenders so I should not worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 RangeRovers are not nearly such a popular theft target as Defenders so I should not worry too much. To be honest this is why I haven't worried too much about it before, but there is still lots of people using discos to offroad & the bits for the rangie are the same, so they fit a disco. Also it was a disco localy that had his wheels nicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 If the car is unused why not remove the wheels, store them in the garage and leave the car on axle stands? This will make theft of either the car or the wheels difficult. RangeRovers are not nearly such a popular theft target as Defenders so I should not worry too much. But if you do that, the potential thief goes 'someone else had the wheels, I have the winch' type thing. The problem with wheel locks is that one day you have a flat and you find the key is missing. Still they are the solution to your problem. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwyll Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Surely, if some nefarious type is out to have your wheels they will carry a (freely availabe) locking wheel nut remover as used for the educationally challenged who lose their lockkng wheel nut key. Just a point to ponder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2hse Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Instead of chain, I'd use a length of 11mm steel cable (old winch cable would do the trick) with eyelets on each end and a good sized padlock. Concrete a loop into the drive and there's your anti-theft too. Thread it into a length of garden hose to prevent damage to your paint, before your put the eyelet on both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Gravel is a good idea, it makes it noisey and insafe to jack up, let's be honest they can't even walk over gravel quietly. If it's parked against a wall they can't nick the whole set and 1 pair is worth a lot less than a full set. You can also stamp your reg number into the rims and painting your rims to match your truck makes them less desireable too. If you leave it on stands then take steps to protect the brakes, I'd push the callipers right back in and tie a bucket over the disk, I find tarpaulins are as much trouble as they save so I let the disks rust evenly. If you fit a set of storage wheels you can buy plastic disk sheilds for very little money that protect the brakes form the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Wheels will be staying on as I will be getting it back on the road hopefully this month. I have bought two different sets of locking nuts to make it more difficult & once it running I'll be parking it back on the gravel against the wall. It will also have one of our cars blocking it in & parked close to it so should be a real pain in the arse if they want to nick it or take the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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