The Club #491 Tire Claw Security Device

by The Club

Product Features

• Easy to install
• Provides both a visual and physical deterrent to theft
• Laser encrypted key cannot be copied
• Steel construction
• Makes a great gift

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 18 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000SDVEU4
• Item model number: 491
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,212 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #5 in Automotive > Interior Accessories > Antitheft > Locking Devices

Product Description

Finally there's a easy and secure way to protect your car, trailer, ATV or motorcycle from theft. The Club Tire Claw installs in seconds on your car, trailer, ATV or motorcycle and makes it virtually impossible for a thief to move your property. Unlike a chain or cable, you don't have to secure your vehicle or trailer to a fixed object, you can secure your vehicle in a campsite just as easily as in your own driveway. Its vinyl dipped tips protect your rims from damage. The Tire Claw secures with a self locking feature and the laser encrypted key cannot be copied. The Tire Claw fits wheels up to 19" and up to a 12" width. Give yourself peace of mind with both a visual and physical deterrent to theft with the Club Tire Claw.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IT"S WONDERFUL, December 4, 2009

By 

SIR "COOPER" (Dallas, Tx) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Club #491 Tire Claw Security Device (Misc.)

Well I purchased the claw about six months ago, since then sold it to a relative and has been in use every since. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking to deter a thief. The features of it are wonderful, and heck it's cheaper now than what I paid for it a few months back by ten dollars. At any rate, well worth the money.

More about the item. Sturdy. Rugged. Durable. Reliable. It comes with three keys, wonderful since they can not be duplicated. A small cover over the lock to ensure moisture doesn't ruin the mechanisms. Prominent enough to be easily recognized.

A little know fact about cars, or perhaps not thought about. If you have a FWD car, place the device on the front wheel since this is where your drive axle is and thief would not only have to remove the tire claw from the vehicle, but also hot wire the car or burst the steering column in order to steal. The opposite is true for a RWD vehicle. An AWD drive vehicle either/or, is just as grand.

Side note/freebie: The repossession man, most likely with a creeper on his/her truck, can't tow a front-wheel drive vehicle from the back. Will strip the transmission. A rear-wheel drive vehicle (most trucks) cannot be towed from the front. It takes too long to place it on a flatbed, and defeats the purpose of the speedy recovery. Someone may say, well they may have dolly wheels. Correct. But you can't speed down the freeway with those on a car.

Note: There are two different sizes for the tire claw. Be sure to order the correct one. The one (XL) or 491 model fits around most car tires and probably some truck tires. You can check the specs on another site to verify. The 493 model is designed for smaller tires, such as motorcycles and dirt bikes. Make your choice correctly and wisely or you will definitely be disappointed.

Second review, hope it helped somebody.

I'M MR.COPPER. THAT'S MY TWO CENTS. NOW SPEND IT WISELY.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as advertised, August 25, 2008

By 

Steve (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Club #491 Tire Claw Security Device (Misc.)

Great device. Cheap, highly visible and easy to use. An excellent theft deterrent. (just like the steering wheel club)
I bought this because I lease my cars and I would like to take it with me and use it on my next car.

** NOTE **
Make sure you order the right size. There are 2 sizes (one for motorcycles and another for cars) They look almost identical online and I almost bought the wrong one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The cheapest fail safe security system on the market!, January 29, 2010

By 

Joel Penick "The East Bay's #1 Fitness Profes... (Concord, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Club #491 Tire Claw Security Device (Misc.)

Sure, you might look a little funny when throwing this thing on your ride, but that's a small price to pay for the sense of security that comes from knowing it's in place. The visual aspect of this thing as a theft deterrent is second to none! I use this in combination with wheel locks on my 1969 Camaro and have actually watched would be car thieves walk away in defeat after seeing this thing, it's a rather amusing sight! The only way for a car thief to bypass the tire claw is either with a cutting torch or a flatbed truck, neither of which are something you're average car thief will have with them. Easy on, Easy off, Easy storage, Easy decision!