Date:         Wed, 29 Oct 2003 15:05:03 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
Comments: To: Oxroad@aol.com
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In a message dated 10/29/03 1:18:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM
writes:


>
> Is there any available device to lock hubcaps to a vehicle? Or is there a
> method? It seems to me a thin gauge cable could be fastened through vent
> holes in
> the hubcap and through the wheel. But this would look unattractive, probaby
> rattle,  negatively effect balance of the wheel, and be marginally effective
> at
> best.
>
> I had all four hubcaps stolen off my VW Fox in front of my house yesterday
> at
> about 5:30pm. I guess the truth is it's a wonder they weren't stolen sooner
> seeing as they're easy to get off and away with in what amounts to seconds,
> and
> LA is a city of crime. I guess in a town like this you're mostly  it mostly
> relying on a lack of a market for specific  hubcaps to keep them on your
> vehicle. ANd maybe for the most part that has to be enough.
>
> I'd like to figure a way to secure the hubcaps on my Vanagon to keep them
> from the same fate.
>
> Any ideas appriciated.
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 83.5 Westy
> LA,CA
>

good reason to buy some alloy wheels  :<)   make the theif work for his
loot!!

chris