(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best tires & wheels

Ok, after four months with the car, here goes...

​

Charging

• Wall Connector $500. Not necessary but I'd recommend biting the bullet before taking delivery, so you can keep the mobile charger in the car. The electrical work took 2 hours of time, at $130/hr. I highly recommend installing a dedicated 60-amp breaker and an efficient gauge wire which will give you 45 mi/hr of charge.
  
• Charging Adapters $35. Car comes with the 5-15 and 14-50. I strongly recommend buying the 5-20. If you plan to charge at someone else's house on a roadtrip, ask them to send you a picture of their dryer plug. So far, I've needed the 10-30 and 14-30.
  
• NEMA 5-15P to 5-20R Adapter $20. Strongly recommended in combo with Tesla's 5-20 adapter to "cheat" a 16-amp charge (33% faster charging). Must-watch this video, and must-read here, here, here, and here.
  
  Tesla OEM
  
  
• Cargo Mats for Frunk & Trunk $70 & $130. Must-have some sort of trunk mat, since the trunk material is generally poor quality for heavy use.
  
• Front Sunshade $75. Living in Florida, this is a must-have if you dont plan on tinting the top glass panel. The "front" is acutally the middle of the three glass panels, not the windshield.
  
• Paint Repair Kit $55. Nice to have so you're ready for rock chips. So far I've had one that made it through the black paint and silver primer.
  
  Detailing
  
  
• Aero Cosmetics Complete Car Kit $40. Highly recommended. Pricey but saves time for amazing results. Cheaper and better quality than CarGuys products. I liked it so much that I ended up buying this also.
  
• Invisible Glass Spray Cleaner $4. Recommended that you have some glass cleaner that's not Windex. This brand is one of the best.
  
• Wash Mitt 2-pack $16. Highly recommended compared to a wet rag.
  
• Tire and Wheel Brush $8. It's important to segregate parts you use on wheels from parts you use on paint. This product is solid.
  
• Grit Guard $8. Totally optional. Helps separate dirt in the bucket when cleaning. You'll see a difference in the water.
  
  Third-Party
  
  
• Tough-Pro Interior Mats $80. My opinion is that all-weather mats are a must-have. The stock mats are crappy, and all-weather mats make cleaning easier. These are cheaper than Tesla's all-weather mats. I'm happy with them but I'd buy the OEM Tesla ones if I could do it again.
  
• Upgraded White LED Lights $13-$77. Must-have for the trunk. Optional for others. I replaced all 7 non-footwell. Easy install with a credit card. As a bonus, I have one left over, so PM me if you want it.
  
• Kenriko Matte Wrap for Center Console $30. Must-have. Watch his install videos first. Customer service is excellent if you screw up the install like I did. The matte black matches the black leather interior perfectly. I'm sure the matte white is nice too.
  
• Pet Cover for Trunk $45. I couldn't find anything better for driving my dogs, so I use this one with the back seats down, along with Tesla's rubber trunk mat. I'd say my setup prevents 90% of dog wear, and keeps any dog smell to a minimum.
  
• Nomad Wireless Charger $130. Nice to have. Not available until end of November, but battery is integrated unlike the comeptitor's.
  
• Rubber Cupholder Liners $25. Optional, helps with cleaning.
  
• Drop Stop $20. Optional, makes life easier.
  
• Air Compressor $25. Optional but recommended. Look for one with automatic shutoff.
  
• Tire Plug Kit $8. If you're handy, this is a cheap solution to be ready for a flat. If you're not handy, get Tesla's tire repair kit.
  
• Card Holder $5. Optional. Keep in your center console so valet has a way to hang your card key.

Everyone should absolutely carry some bare essentials in their car like jumper cables, bottled water, cold weather gear, road flares, and a good flashlight, at a minimum. Check out /r/VEDC if you are interested in what people carry in their cars!

I carry the following in my F31:

General Automotive

• 2.5 lb Fire Extinguisher
  
  
• 2 1/2 Ton Floor Jack
  
  
• 6x6 Wood block for shimming when jacking taller vehicles
  
  
• 4-way tire iron
  
  
• Tire plug kit
  
  
• Very nice dual cylinder air compressor
  
  
• 16ft 8 gauge jumper cables
  
  
• Quart of BMW 10W30
  
  
• 4x 1L SmartWater bottles
  
  
• Safety Glasses
  
  
• N95 respirator
  
  
• 6x 15 minute road flares
  
  
• 3x 30 minute road flares
  
  
• 700 Lumen O-Light M30 Triton Flashlight
  
  
• Two microfiber cloths
  
  
• Microfiber diamond-weave drying towel
  
  
• Griot's Garage Interior Detail Spray
  
  Trauma Kit Contents
  
  
• Seatbelt Cutter
  
  
• Glass Punch
  
  
• Bag Valve Mask
  
  
• Range of various sized NPAs
  
  
• Hemorrhage control (tourniquets, trauma dressing, clotting sponges, gauze, chest seals)
  
  
• XCollar cervical splint
  
  
• Saline rinse
  
  
• Epinephrine auto-injector
  
  
• Trauma shears
  
  
• CPR mask
  
  
• Non-latex gloves
  
  
• Rite in the Rain notepad with Pen
  
  
• Yellow and red glow sticks
  
  In addition, I carry a full compliment of 72-hour survival gear organized into my Get Home Bag: Gallery Here.
  
  GHB Contents
  
  On-Person EDC
  
  
• Springfield XD-S 9mm
  
  
• Leather SHTF Holster
  
  
• Nitecore P12 Tactical Light 2015 Model (1x18650, 1000 OTF Lumens, many useful modes, gorgeous interface)
  
  
• Leatherman Charge TTi
  
  
• Waterman Hemisphere Fountain Pen
  
  
• Autum Dualist Wallet (Powder-coated aluminum wrapped in Horween leather, handmade in the US)
  
  
• VOID V02 Wristwatch
  
  
• 64GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in Sapphire Black
  
  
• Nite-Ize S-Biner with keys
  
  
• 32GB LaCie Flash Drive
  
  
• Exotac Ferrocerium Rod and Striker
  
  
• Fob for 2011 BMW 335i M-Sport Sedan
  
  
• Portland Bee Balm
  
  
• Ray Ban RB8313 Carbon Fiber Aviators
  
  
• BMW M Belt in Anthracite (Very decent $50ish leather belt made in Italy, marked up to over $100 because BMW knows enthusiasts/douchebags will pay the premium for that tiny embossed ///M logo).
  
  
• Keen Flint shoes (good work boot/hiking boot hybrid, steel toe, low ESD.)
  
  Sleep System/Shelter
  
  
• SOL 5x7ft Utility Tarp (Orange for signaling, reflective inside for heat retention, ripstop, grommetted, actually surprisingly sturdy)
  
  
• SOL Escape Bivy (Breathable, durable, warm to about 50F, I use this in the summer as my backpacking sleep system.)
  
  
• Klymit Static-V Inflatable Pad (Whether crashing a friend’s house or sleeping outside, I consider the insulation and comfort of a pad requisite.)
  
  Mess Kit/Foodstuffs/Hydration
  
  
  
• 27oz Widemouth Kleen Kanteen (Single-walled canteens are multifunctional, and can also be easily used for cooking and boiling water, or warming your sleeping bag). 2x1L water bottles are stored in my trunk, so if I needed to, I could always grab spare water before setting out on foot somewhere.
  
  
• The ever-popular Sawyer Mini Water Filter (There is really no reason you shouldn't have one, or five)
  
  
• (3) ProBars (Calorie and protein dense, lightweight, easily packable)
  
  
• (2) Paleo Jerky bars (the only grass fed/grass finished jerky I've found that tastes decent)
  
  
• (2) Trail Butters
  
  
• (1) Lara Bar
  
  
• Blend of Teas, Electrolyte Tabs, Coffee, Spices
  
  
• MSR Titanium Fork and Spoon
  
  Cold Weather Gear
  
  
• REI Windstill Rainjacket/Wind-breaker (with integral hood)
  
  
• Wigwam Merino Wool Socks
  
  
• Marker Thinsulate Vest
  
  
• PIG Gloves (Lots of dexterity at the sacrifice of warmth, great for protecting your hands when working on things)
  
  
• Fleece Beanie
  
  Electronics
  
  
• Adam Industries Pitbull Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD), built using the Gen 3+ Omni VI MX-10160C autogated intensifier from an AN/AVS-9. This was an incremental upgrade from my Gen 3 Omni IV PVS-14, and it produces an image that is less grainy and a tad bit more detailed/better contrasted.
  
  
• Yaesu FT-60 Dual Band HAM Radio (Emergency communications, police/fire traffic, NOAA weather broadcasts)
  
  
• Verizon Mobile Hotspot
  
  
• PNY 5000MAh rechargeable USB charger (2.1A compatible)
  
  
• UMX Android Burner Phone (disposable phone, prepaid card info and emergency contact numbers under the battery, charged up, and preloaded with useful survival manuals and Backcountry Navigator Pro with cached 1:24k topographical maps of my area)
  
  
• ACR PLB-375 Rescue Beacon
  
  
• Petzl Tactikka-XP Headlamp with red/blue lenses (replaced my Quark QP2L-X, as the hands-free functionality is very useful for setting up camp, working on a broken down car in the dark, etc).
  
  
• Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet (Core i7/256GB SSD/8GB DDR3/Win 8.1 Enterprise), soon to be replaced a Surface Pro 4 once they ship.
  
  
• USB Micro Cable
  
  
• Surprisingly decent bundled earbuds from my S6
  
  
• 1ft Ethernet cable
  
  
• USB-to-Ethernet adapter for the tablet
  
  
• 256GB External USB SSD (in Ineo housing, with encrypted copies of critical documents/identification, as well as a bunch of my usual tech tools, for those impromptu "my computer has a virus" conversations at friends' houses, as well as our enterprise software and system images.)
  
  
• Micro SD Card in SD Card Adapter
  
  Tools
  
  
• (4) MSR Groundhog Mini Stakes
  
  
• 100ft Blaze Orange Paracord and Spare Carabiner (mostly for guy wires and a center line to make an A-frame tent
  out of the tarp)
  
  
• Spare Nitecore 18650 2600mAH Battery (for my EDC light)
  
  
• Small Roll of Duct Tape
  
  
• Roll of Electrical Tape
  
  
• 6 sq. ft. of Tin Foil
  
  
• Zip Ties
  
  
• Bit Kit for my Leatherman Charge TTi
  
  
• Spare Dog Poop Bags
  
  
• Zebra F-301 Pen
  
  
• Rite in the Rain Pad
  
  
• Cold Steel SRK Fixed-Blade Knife with Kydex Sheath (Such a great, sturdy knife)
  
  
• Spare 14rd Glock Magazine w/ 14rds Horandy Critical Defense +P Hollow Points
  
  Firestarting
  
  
• SOLO Butane Torch Extendible Lighter (Good for getting under tinder, burns fucking hot, and also great for cigars)
  
  
• Waterproof Matches in Sealed Container with Striker Paper
  
  
• Film Canister of Wax Soaked Cotton balls
  
  
• Tea Light
  
  Toiletries
  
  
• Toothpaste
  
  
• Compact Toothbrush
  
  
• Tampon
  
  
• Ass Wipes
  
  
• Nail Clippers
  
  Medical
  
  
• Tactical Tailor IFAK
  
  
• Epinephrine Auto-Injector
  
  
• CPR Mask and Gloves
  
  
• Quik-Clot Combat Gauze
  
  
• Bitch Stickers (Band aids, gauze wrap and pads, etc.)
  
  
• Benadryl
  
  
• Mixed Aspirin, Zyrtec, Anti-Diahrreals (in the Advil tube)
  
  
• Oral Rehydration Salts
  
  
• Portland Bee Balm
  
  
• Superglue
  
  
• Bug Spray (100% DEET)
  
  
• Sunscreen
  
  
• Shears
  
  
• ACE bandage
  
  
• TUMS
  

Okay so here is the part thats included

Its kinda pricey. Its a pretty beefy compressor and it has a replaceable fix-a-flat style sealant canister.

Now you can get a beefier, similarly sized compressor for less money, like this one but thats going to actually be more than you need. Ive seen a few complaints from that brand that if you are over ~80 psi they will pop the fuse in your car, rather than the one in the compressor (which can take a pretty hefty amperage.)

Cheaper still, something like what I was using before I bought my volt would be a small hand held affair This isnt the exact model I had but its similar, and a comparable price. This is going to be slow to inflate your tire, but the benefit is it takes up virtually no space at all.

This is actually the sort of thing I would recommend. Its medium sized, reasonably powerful but not a monster, and it has a built in flashlight (which is SO helpful.)

A decent compressor can be got from walmart for $20, but if you want to spend more there are a ton of good options of all shapes and sizes and at any price point you can imagine.

Last but not least, if you dont get the GM one, you should include a can of fix-a-flat in any car, whether you have a spare or not.

PS a good alternative to the GM one might be the fix-a-flat brand compressor which also has a canister, and is a good price.

Save yourself the money and get a better tire, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C53COJ4/ref=dp_cerb_2

​

Wildpeaks are probably the best bang for your buck in the A/T tire market currently, I'm not sure of your location but if you get snow, they are also winter rated and are great in snow, I've been running mine for almost 2 years now on my X, in central Alberta Canada, great traction in snow, dirt, gravel and mud. AND only cost me about 850 (I worked at the shop) installed, for 33's as well. I likely won't ever switch up from wildpeaks. 50k on them and they still look brand new some how.

Buying and mounting/Balancing MC tires is one of the most repetitive & costly parts of owning a motorcycle. The more you ride the more it becomes apparent. First world problem, the more bikes you own the more it hurts. Granted not something one needs to do everyday, but one that the tools can often pay for themselves the first time out depending on your location. It's getting harder and harder to find shops that will do carry in wheels/tires at reasonable prices in many areas. Locally the going rate here over the last 20 years has crept up from about $10-20 a pair to $20-$50 each with some dealers being closer to $60.

A simple setup can be done for about $50

A not fancy usable set of spoons/rim savers for $19

A simple set of balance cones that will work for most applications $30


Yes you can spend more and typically the more you spend the easier the job gets. You can go from simple spoons to manual changers with bead breakers and tire bars like the Mojo lever that make faster and easier work of the job and higher quality balancers like a Marc Parnes unit or ones that have their own stand. I use a static balancer/truing stand with a set of Marc Parnes cones and sourced my own tool steel axle.

I learned with tire spoons(I was probably 8-10 years old on my own stuff on the farm), as I got older(12ish) the shop(indy MC shop) let me use the manual tire machine until they purchased a powered rim clamp machine 3-4 years later and I eventually bought my own as I took it up as a career. Moved on to another career but I still have most of my tools/equipment.

I did tires for years with nothing more than spoons, a basic balancer/truing stand at home.

Harbor freight bead breaker is only $14. Totally worth it. Also to balance the tires, I picked up this one from amazon and mounted it on two jack stands. Works great.

As for the tire changing process, I use the zip tie method for mounting the new tire. I don't particularly like it for removing the old tire. Also make sure the tires are warmed up before you start. They will be so much more stretchy and flexible.

Go to Amazon and order this (I like Meg's products),

• Harbor Freight DA
  
  
• Meg's Endurance Tire Gel
  
  
• Meg's Ultimate Protectant
  
  
• Meg's Ultimate Liquid Wax
  
  
• Meg's APC
  
  
• Rag Company's Borderless Blonde
  
  
• Rag Company's Waffle Weave
  
  
• Hex Logic White Pad (3)
  
  
• Hex Logic Orange Pad (2)
  
  
• Hex Logic Red Pad (2)
  
  
• M105
  
  
• M205
  
  
• 3M Auto Tape
  
  
• Mother's Wheel Brush
  
  
• ABN Woolies
  
  
• Trim Brush
  
  
• Chem Guys Wash Mitt (2)
  
  
• Mother's Clay Bar Kit
  
  This should run you about $345 for everything and have you setup to take care of your car for a long time. You can find a 20% discount code online for harbor freight to bring the price down $55 for the DA. Go to home depot and buy a couple buckets and you will be good to go.
  
  Edit: To add, I went to Lowes and bought a cheap inline sprayer for my hose and it works fine for foaming up the vehicle, plus it only costs $5.
  
  Edit2: If you are going to downvote me please post why you don't like my recommendation.

I’m running these with 33” KO2s. If I were going with 35s I would go 16/17” rims. Rule of thumb I’ve heard is about 1/2 the diameter of the tire for the wheel. 16/17 inch would be just fine for airing down. You wouldn’t notice a difference compared to the 15. It also gives you room for better brakes. You’ll want those, esp. with 35s.

As far as back spacing goes, I think you should be fine with 3.75”. I’ve got plenty of room with the 33s. I’m assuming 12.5” wide tire?

I would highly recommend ditching the track bars front and rear. Helps immensely with flex and ride quality. Steering will probably suffer though. I also am not running a sway bar anymore. I took it off and couldn’t tell a difference driving. My recommendation would be take stuff off one by one and see if you notice/like it. Taking them off with only help when wheeling it.

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK

28.99 on Amazon, for a set that will fit on most if not all common lock nuts. Round, square, doesn't matter. They have a tapered left hand thread on the inside that will just eat into the locking nut as you screw them on. All tire shops have those because owners lose their lock nut keys, plus they work on stripped nuts as well.

If they don't fit because of your rim, a few good blows with a sharp screwdriver or chisel and a hammer can probably loosen the locking nuts as well. The key shape on them actually helps to get good purchase with the chisel



Tldr: park near a tall curb

A scooter-only compressor? I hope you’re kidding. (If not, tire valves for bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and cars are all the same size.)

Go ahead and buy a cheap compressor, the kind with a tank, it is an incredibly useful tool and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. However, spend a little for a rubber hose upgrade because the cheap polyethylene stuff that comes with the compressor is junk and will chafe through and leak in multiple infuriating ways.

Here is my secret weapon, though: a high quality, dual-function inflation chuck/gauge. This will make you feel like you’re a Bentley mechanic regardless of how chintzy and noisy your compressor is:

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-506-Original-Chuck-Inflator/dp/B0002SRL20/

It is a heavy, quality tool far nicer than anything sold at Harbor Freight or, for that matter, Home Depot. It shows you tire pressure on a little mechanical gauge when you stop squeezing the handle that lets air into the tire. It is repairable (though mine has never needed any repair whatsoever after 15 years), and it is my go-to birthday gift, thank you gift, etc. to every semi-handy person in my network.

If you were my friend and owned anything with wheels you would already have one.

okay thanks so much for all the info. hard to find all this stuff when you don't have much hands on experience with it lol

so assuming the enkeis use a tapered seat if I went with this set of 12x1.5 lug nuts, the motorsport tech adapters, and then the enkei wheels themselves I should be good to go?

I bought this one and it works great. Look at the other ones from CYCPLUS and they're all pretty good. If you search on eBay you can usually find bargains for around $35 or so.

You can probably attach it to the pole of your scooter, it comes with attachments.

Portable Air Compressor Mini Inflator Electric Pump for Car Bike Tires Shock Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery 150PSI Power Bank Ergonomic and Sleek Design Digital LCD, LED Emergency Light A2 (Black)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B65GN6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FbZGDbPX36K4R

I'm thinking these tires BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 All-Season Radial Tire - 33x12.50R15/C 108R. Can a local tire shop install and take care of the sensors? These are also an option: Dick Cepek Extreme Country All-Terrain Radial Tire - 33X12.50R15LT 108Q

Edit: Pro Comp Steel Wheels Series 52 Wheel with Flat Black Finish (15x8"/5x4.5") will be okay for a JK and these tires, right?

The link you posted is an Amazon referral link and as such is not allowed on r/VEDC. I've approved your comment, but will remove it if you do not edit it to the clean Amazon link (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z8HAUK)

Rubber non TPMS valve stems are fairly uniform across the board from automotive wheels to hand dolly wheels. If the rubber valve stem isn’t sealing properly and it’s a aftermarket wheel then I would say it’s safe to assume the valve stem hole has been bored out.

How many wheels are leaking, and for %100 sure it’s the valve stem to wheel mating area leaking and not the wheel bead?

Edit: just read your old posts and did some digging. Your wheels won’t fit the standard rubber valves stems, they do but they don’t. You need another flush mount kit to go back into the original holes. They should seal on their own with the rubber gasket supplied, if not then you can try some bead sealer also in Conjunction with the rubber washer on the valve stem base.

I put these on my 2017 WK2 Trailhawk and they look great. If yours are conical shaped they should fit.

https://www.amazon.com/TMS-Wheel-Trailer-Anti-theft-Towing/dp/B00JLUDA84

Looks cheap and crappy but also seems like it'd be quick to attach. A concerted effort would be more effective (e.g. plan a "DAY OF THE BOOT" and have many PPA vehicles booted).

I recently did exactly that (3 inch lift, 31s). If you're looking for ideas or reference, here is "Jade". (Mall parking lot of course. Havent taken her out since I did it)

I did it relatively cheap as far as lifts/tires/rims go. List goes as follows:

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 LT31X10.5R15 - $175 x 4 = $700

Pro Comp Steel Wheels 15x8"/5x4.5" $55 x 4 = $220

3 in Rough Country lift $293

Hubcentric Wheel Spacers $27.50 x4 = $110

They installed my lift at Mavis for $390 labor. It was a pretty fair deal.

All in all ~$1700.


I'm about to get a pair of Smittybilt bumpers this week.

Warning. Your fenders will rub. I'm cutting and putting flares on because I need them anyway for legal reasons.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QHOOE6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

​

I have these and I have had good luck with them. The paint has held up to two seasonal wheel swaps and a round of balancing.

Hi I’m looking on Amazon, there’s a couple models, so I’m going with the 265/75 instead of factory 70, and the 16s

There’s another number after that like some are 116T, another is 123R, what’s the big difference?

I found a place that will order the tires, install, etc for 690.00 if I remember right. So depending on which ones they may not be that bad?

These are the ones I mentioned
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C53COJ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521275909&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=falken+wildpeak+at3w+265+75+16&dpPl=1&dpID=51NujS9x0hL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C8Z7NJA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521276244&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=falken+wildpeak+at3w+265+75+16&dpPl=1&dpID=41BP8miGzpL&ref=plSrch

I used this one and worked pretty good

Upgrade Your Auto Wheel Bands Red in Black Pinstripe Rim Edge Trim for Tesla S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AGYUQTE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lpbBDb0YAY1YN

This is probably the easiest route. Well worth the money

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK

These are the wheel locks you should get https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CMJ2QE/?tag=100568-20

They are free spinning (which means the old hammer socket trick will not work on these). Never keep the key in the car unless you're going on a road trip. Just make sure you have AAA for towing incase you get a flat locally, so they can tow it home or tow it to the dealer. Gives you time to get your wheel key.

They’re 15s. I went with the stock size because I already had wrangler radials on there that were basically new, and I’ll just get another set when they wear out. They’re like 75 a piece at Walmart, and I don’t do any offroading, I just like the look.
Anyway, this is the link on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Comp-Steel-Wheels-Finish/dp/B00DJ6539U/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=procomp+wheels+15&qid=1572420730&sprefix=procomp+wheels&sr=8-4

Get something like this, just hammer it on and then use impact Wrench. Very easy to use and at my shop i use it at least once a month.
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK

Shit like that used to happen ALL the time at that place (I was there for a year in 2011), and it just kept escalating. First it was rims and windows, then cars getting stolen, then apartments and people getting robbed. My friends still live there and say it's gotten better since I left after they put up the cameras.

I would highly recommend getting a set of these - Gorilla Guard Wheel Locks. I bought a used vehicle with these on there and no key. 9 different tire shops were unable to get them off until I finally figured out a way without damaging the rim. The keys are extremely unique (no master keys) and the outer ring spins. They are not impossible to get off, but it will definitely take a lot of commotion/noise.

I haven't used these myself, but I have read a couple good reviews on them. If she hits the curb a lot, you should probably buy a couple spare sets!

these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AGYUQTE

Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire - 235/75R15 105S https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QL66XO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1TAQzb11165HQ

Tires ^

Pro Comp Steel Wheels Series 51 Wheel with Gloss Black Finish (15x8"/5x4.5") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJ64ZOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PUAQzbCEXF0XZ

Wheels^

Rides great and gives the truck a mini lift from the stock wheels

Ok, this might not be exactly frugal - but these are so sweet. If you are checking 8 tires a week you'll soon consider it money well spent. Don't waste your money on a cheap one from Walmart.

I have a Boxster S with Antera rims, but I can't find an adapter to fill a flat tire with the flush-mount valve stem.

I've already purchased and tried this from Gorilla (www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-VS406C-Flush-Mount/dp/B000CMJ3L8), but the filler tube is too big to fit these rims. I've contacted Antera, but no response from them yet either.

Any suggestions? Thank you!

I have these for my car, the matte black looks amazing with the matte black wheels.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JNL64KM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Gorilla makes a good product as well but I don't think they make red.

Got this Handheld electric tire pump that also doubles as a flashlight and portable battery off of Amazon 2 days ago for $45.

CYCPLUS Portable Air Compressor (up to 150PSI) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B65GN6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MqTBCb1WED24K

I have 138miles on my XR & have just recently discovered how much the ability to change tire pressure on the fly can improve overall ride quality depending on terrain & rider weight (I weigh 150lbs).

Yep. Like this one.

Why make one, when you can buy it from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/TMS-Wheel-Trailer-Anti-theft-Towing/dp/B00JLUDA84

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003E1GLSM/ref=psdc_15706751_t2_B00JLUDA84

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SDVEU4/ref=psdc_15706751_t1_B003E1GLSM

take your pick :)

I got these Pro Comp wheels from Amazon. They are currently ~$56. Good steelies.

Huge fan of these. Pretty cheap, and they look sick. They also push your tires out a little bit. these

It’s not OCD just to have a strong preference.

Get these instead: https://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-Indicator/dp/B00D8WHI8O

I have a 12v pump and 35s on my jeep took under 5-10 minutes dead flat. It clipped directly to battery. Heard the 12v outlet pumps were trash though.

Fuckers honestly often used from balls to the golf cart to grandfathers tractors. It is the most useful car accessory I've bought beside a high quality snatch rope and recovery equipment.

If your interested... 35's to 35-40 psi was minutes. Didn't stop watch it but was impressively fast.

They are great. Especially when your tires are fine but your TPMS light goes on, you immediately know it's the sensor and not your tires.

here's something very similar:

https://www.amazon.com/iSaddle-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-Indicator/dp/B00D8WHI8O

Thanks! I've had no issues with white residue so far, but I always use it diluted never full strength on the interior.

The boars hair brush can be found here. The pic shows the old version of it, but when you buy it you get the new one like I have.

I wonder if the free spinning sleeve lug locks are better alternatives?

You gave me a good idea. http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Anti-Theft-Wheel-Clamp-Automotive/dp/B008TECLSI

I'd still recommend one.

https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Portable-Compressor-Digital-Inflator/dp/B07176WJFB/ref=sr_1_49_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539052632&sr=8-49-spons&keywords=portable+air+compressor&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-85P-Portable-Air-Compressor/dp/B0036E9VB6/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1539052620&sr=8-42&keywords=portable+air+compressor

Some of the plastic models are thin enough they can sit on/near your spare tire. Still handy to have in your car for emergencies.

Never buy those Pressure valve caps for tires. They are a safety hazard. Debris can crack them, and then the deflation is rapid.

This looks promising. It claims to inflate standard sized tires in under 3 minutes.

Slime COMP06 Pro Power Heavy-Duty 12-Volt Tire Inflator | $50.27 Prime | 4.0 Stars | Amazon


Edit: Heavy duty version too

Slime 40026 2X Heavy Duty Direct Drive Tire Inflator | $72.35 Prime | 4.2 Stars | Amazon

Lemme channel my inner /u/M0b1u5. Bro: You can afford a Cayman and not afford to have a 12V pump? Get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AYQJGN6

You can try a lugnut removal tool like this:

http://amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK?sa-no-redirect=1

They look like this: https://www.amazon.com/TMS-Wheel-Trailer-Anti-theft-Towing/dp/B00JLUDA84

Need more details about the CCTV. If possible: Have an oil-change and keep the old oil. Now make it look like that bitches car is leaking cause its always wet oil under it.

You could also have fun with this: http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Anti-Theft-Wheel-Clamp-Automotive/dp/B008TECLSI/ref=lp_15706751_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1462707895&sr=1-14

How furius would she be if someone PARKED HER IN? Lets say its a its a non-working car someone bought for almost nothing and decided to put it there.

I know this isn’t a hand pump but this is what I carry with me charges with a usb plug fits nicely in a backpack.tire pump

I've heard good things about wheel locks of this variety with a sleeve to prevent sockets from being hammered on: http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-61631-Acorn-Thread/dp/B000CMJ2QE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418833785&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+locks

Often the bigger issue is that the thieves will just buy the sockets that fit the lock.

I bought these off amazon based on comments.

DPAccessories LCB3D8HEOBK04020 20... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JNL64KM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I haven’t yet put them on. Should i not put them on?

All bought on Amazon!

• Rims: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ64ZOO
  
• Tires: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QL66XO
  
• Lugnuts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H1I639Q/
  
• Valve stems: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046JGMIU/
  
• Center caps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JYEK0DA

Unless you live in (insert your preferred ghetto) you should be fine and they're usually $25 or less on Amazon

Buy yourself a wheel boot off amazon. When someone parks in your spot, put the boot on there. Then you can go into the office when they open and have them call the tow company.

http://www.amazon.com/Wilmar-M980-Emergency-Lug-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373574656&sr=8-2&keywords=car+locking+lugnuts

You can get one from amazon for just over $12

Perhaps you can get an aftermarket tilt alarm that'll set off when the car is raised.

If you're going to get wheel locks, get gorrillas. https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-61631-Acorn-Thread/dp/B000CMJ2QE/ref=pd_sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51n13YXLpkL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=07V1C8108J2DEG1YH7EW he'll you can buy 5 packs and use them on all the wheels lol.

There are all kinds of kits like https://smile.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK/ to remove them. The lock will be destroyed, but if you don't have the key, shouldn't be a problem.

Gorilla Guard locks have a rotating cuff on the outside that prevents theft via impact wrench. Only way to remove without a key is hammer and chisel the cuffs off and then impact wrench. Not impossible but a 15-20 minute process that will be a helluva deterrent.

try this

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=damaged+security+lug+nut+tool&qid=1562979822&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/TMS-Wheel-Trailer-Anti-theft-Towing/dp/B00JLUDA84

Amazon says Yes

Te recomiendo estos
https://www.amazon.com.mx/Gorilla-Automotive-Tuercas-Seguridad-Llantas/dp/B000CMJ2QE/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JNL64KM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

​

These are the most "OEM" style.

stripped lug nut removal tool. Check your local auto parts store.


https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522975142&sr=1-1&keywords=lug+nut+remover+kit&dpID=41rruykvpYL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I got these today, got new wheels on the way.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QHOOE6/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wheels?

here's a $15 solution...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CMJ2QE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484097509&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=wheel+locks

You can also buy one of these for a $30 investment!

By that much you mean $15?
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-61631-Acorn-Thread/dp/B000CMJ2QE

I'm using ProComp 52 Series I got them here

Found these on reddit a month or so ago.

DPAccessories LCB3D8HEOBK04020 20... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JNL64KM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-M980-Emergency-Removal/dp/B000FTN3KK

Has noone heard of these (or are they so shit no one uses them)

These might work for you. They basically have threads which cut into the outside of the nut to remove it.

If they don't work, you can always drill out the stud. It sucks, and takes forever, but it works without damaging your wheel.

went with 2 sets of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CMJ2QE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hoping thieves see 8 of these and move on.

You give him $0, and tell him about Performance Tool M980 Emergency Lug Nut Removal Set

There are 700 reviews and I can't find any that said their wheels were stolen.

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-61631-Acorn-Thread/dp/B000CMJ2QE

That's incredibly unfortunate, and the police in this town do little to help, too. I was robbed recently and we had fingerprints, high quality video in which the thief looked straight at the camera, and serial numbers and an exact list of what was stolen, and that was 2 months ago with no results.

Since then I've become anal about my car's security, and to protect against this I got locking lug nuts. Dead simple to use, and it secures your wheels; I highly recommend them.