Are Wheel Locks a Good Idea?

Radar314 · 10-28-2018, 10:02 AM

New to the forum, so I hope this is the correct place for this question.
Took delivery of a 2019 Alpine White X3 M40i. A lot to learn.
It has the 21” wheels with runflats, no spare. My buddy said I should put the lug nut wheel locks on for some extra insurance. Are they a good idea as a deterent or just a waste of money? If yes, does anyone know the BMW part number for the item?

Matt1002 · 10-28-2018, 10:08 AM

They were included on my order: standard equipment but still paid €13 for them(?). I guess they don’t do any harm and if you’ve got nice rims it’s worth it to put them on there. Part Number on my list for them is 2PA.

BMWZ4 · 10-28-2018, 11:16 AM

I've always had locks on all my vehicles. I keep one in the garage and 1 in the armrest. Haven't lost one yet!

Also, you shouldn't have to buy a set (~$60CAD) as they should be dealer supplied at delivery.

Radar314 · 10-28-2018, 12:14 PM

Just checked the vehicle, no locks. I also checked the BMW site where you can order all options, no listing for wheel locks.

BMWZ4 · 10-28-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar314

Just checked the vehicle, no locks. I also checked the BMW site where you can order all options, no listing for wheel locks.

Give your dealer a ring tomorrow. (a) he should have them in stock and (b) ask why they weren't included in the purchase

BMWZ4 · 10-28-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I've always had locks on all my vehicles. I keep one in the garage and 1 in the armrest. Haven't lost one yet!

Also, you shouldn't have to buy a set (~$60CAD) as they should be dealer supplied at delivery.

Canada gets free wheel locks?

Well, might be built into the price but they don't show up on my invoice

BobsM3Coupe · 10-28-2018, 08:04 PM

Decent dealers in the US will include them. The cheap ones won't.

IXVXI · 10-28-2018, 08:23 PM

Ours didn't come with them standard. Our dealer gave us a set after we continually kept on asking

Part Number 36132453961

bmtespar · 10-28-2018, 08:32 PM

Both of mine came with wheel locks.

Pray for Mojo · 10-28-2018, 09:32 PM

Really surprised dealers aren't installing wheel locks, that's a great way to have cars show up on rotors so you can sell 4 overpriced BMW wheels.

pej7445 · 10-29-2018, 05:45 AM

They are all over ebay for about 50% off dealer price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-Whe...RQh:rk:11:pf:0

Part Number 36-13-6-792-851

Well worth the money IMHO

Radar314 · 10-29-2018, 04:12 PM

There appears to be two part numbers.
One is a spline type with a pin in the center. 16136786419 The other is a flower looking groove cut into the top of the nut. 36136792851
I was at the bmw dealer and there was a 2019 on the floor. It had factory wheel locks on the build sheet. They were the spline type with the pin.

The big difference is that the spline type fits within the lug nut diameter, while the flower cut design requires that the adapter to remove the lug nut fits over the head of the nut.
Update: I think the 851 part may be a M14 size and the 419 is a M12 size. This is a problem. Could be there are some errors in ebay listings. Caution to all that there may be a problem here. I ordered a 815 pn set. I guess I should have taken one out and measured it.
Looks like the 851 is correct. Parts should arrive Monday, Nov 5th.

Radar314 · 11-03-2018, 04:12 PM

The 851 ending part number showed up today and fit perfectly. They are metric M14 bolt size. Just $34 on ebay.
Thanks for the help with guiding me to the correct part. Now, just have to figure out how to keep it in non ESS mode. Not happy about remembering to have to press the foolish button every time.

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Matt1002 Private 49 Rep 64 Posts Drives: G01 X3 xDrive20i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 xDrive ... [0.00]	They were included on my order: standard equipment but still paid €13 for them(?). I guess they don’t do any harm and if you’ve got nice rims it’s worth it to put them on there. Part Number on my list for them is 2PA.
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BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,105 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I've always had locks on all my vehicles. I keep one in the garage and 1 in the armrest. Haven't lost one yet! Also, you shouldn't have to buy a set (~$60CAD) as they should be dealer supplied at delivery. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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Radar314 Private First Class 79 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List C7 GS/Vert/3LT [10.00] BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	Just checked the vehicle, no locks. I also checked the BMW site where you can order all options, no listing for wheel locks.
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IXVXI Second Lieutenant 132 Rep 232 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i & F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (2)	Ours didn't come with them standard. Our dealer gave us a set after we continually kept on asking Part Number 36132453961
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Pray for Mojo Major 430 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i & 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Really surprised dealers aren't installing wheel locks, that's a great way to have cars show up on rotors so you can sell 4 overpriced BMW wheels.
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pej7445 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 x3 m40i [0.00]	They are all over ebay for about 50% off dealer price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-Whe...RQh:rk:11:pf:0 Part Number 36-13-6-792-851 Well worth the money IMHO
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Radar314 Private First Class 79 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List C7 GS/Vert/3LT [10.00] BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	There appears to be two part numbers. One is a spline type with a pin in the center. 16136786419 The other is a flower looking groove cut into the top of the nut. 36136792851 I was at the bmw dealer and there was a 2019 on the floor. It had factory wheel locks on the build sheet. They were the spline type with the pin. The big difference is that the spline type fits within the lug nut diameter, while the flower cut design requires that the adapter to remove the lug nut fits over the head of the nut. Update: I think the 851 part may be a M14 size and the 419 is a M12 size. This is a problem. Could be there are some errors in ebay listings. Caution to all that there may be a problem here. I ordered a 815 pn set. I guess I should have taken one out and measured it. Looks like the 851 is correct. Parts should arrive Monday, Nov 5th. Last edited by Radar314; 11-01-2018 at 12:42 PM.. Reason: More data.
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Radar314 Private First Class 79 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List C7 GS/Vert/3LT [10.00] BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	The 851 ending part number showed up today and fit perfectly. They are metric M14 bolt size. Just $34 on ebay. Thanks for the help with guiding me to the correct part. Now, just have to figure out how to keep it in non ESS mode. Not happy about remembering to have to press the foolish button every time.
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