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4.0 out of 5 stars
works on Toyota 4-Runner, January 30, 2010
This review is from: Trimax ST30 Trimaflex Spare Tire Cable Lock (Round Key) 36" x 12mm (Automotive)
If you live in Chicago and drive an SUV, you need a spare tire lock. I doubt this cable lock will prevent someone from stealing my tire for the second time if they REALLY want to steal it, but hopefully it will deter them enough to steal someone else's tire.
The cable is long enough to secure the spare tire in my 2003 Toyota 4-Runner which is mounted under the truck.
I'm giving this a 4 because the rubber sheathing was slightly shorter than the cable revealing a handy place for some bolt cutters to bite into my new security system.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that the lock works years from now and that no one steals my tire in the process.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
best spare tire lock, September 15, 2011
This review is from: Trimax ST30 Trimaflex Spare Tire Cable Lock (Round Key) 36" x 12mm (Automotive)
My spare tire was stolen from under my 2007 Toyota Tacoma, right out of my driveway! After getting a replacement spare tire , ,,I needed a cable lock to secure it to the frame,,, If youre looking for a spare tire lock this thing is the real deal, forget those cable locks made for bikes, ,combinations are easy to mess with and open up,plus they are like 6 feet long !!,I checked out alot of bike cable locks,but this cable lock is super heavy duty,made for a truck , not a bike,, ,, I like that it has a rubber cap over the locking mechanism to keep dirt and grime out,it comes with 2 keys and more keys can be ordered thru the company, they were very helpful when I e-mailed them about ordering extras,,,, it measures about 3 feet, long enough to go around my spare tire and thru a hole in the frame and lock up with very little slack,, I also like the slip-knot like function of this cable lock, super secure, super easy to open and close, and is no where near dragging on the ground. Im sure every cable can be cut but I feel very secure that no one will try messing with this thing once they take a look at it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
'09 UNL Wrangler X, February 21, 2011
This review is from: Trimax ST30 Trimaflex Spare Tire Cable Lock (Round Key) 36" x 12mm (Automotive)
The Wrangler spare is held on by three lug nuts, the other holes are covered from the inside by the mount so you can't get this cable thru any of them. The only way is to drill a hole thru one of the other two holes and thru the mount. This takes the simplicity out of using this cable lock, obviously. But if you're willing to do this, it just takes a few extra minutes and then the lock works great on it. I'll probably also add a locking lug nut to mine for added theft deterrence. A cable lock isn't foolproof but it gives you another level and at this price why not?
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