{"id":65776,"date":"2023-10-22T11:27:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T10:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=65776"},"modified":"2023-10-22T11:27:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T10:27:52","slug":"simple-trick-that-will-save-your-tire-from-being-stolen-by-thieves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/simple-trick-that-will-save-your-tire-from-being-stolen-by-thieves\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Trick That Will Save Your Tire From Being Stolen by Thieves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve ever had your tires stolen<\/a>, you know how painful it can be. One minute you\u2019re parking your car or SUV and the next you\u2019re coming out to see your vehicle up on blocks, a necessary mode of transport gone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your tires have been stolen, it\u2019s too late to prevent it from happening. And while there are many ways to keep your tires from being stolen, sometimes you don\u2019t have the necessary equipment, or the funds to buy the equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, perhaps you\u2019re not generally concerned about your tires getting stolen until you\u2019re parking on a dark street and it gets stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself in such a situation, there is one simple thing you can do that will help keep thieves from stealing your tires. It requires zero equipment. It\u2019s as simple as turning your wheels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the simplest effective way to keep thieves from stealing your tires without any gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always Turn your Tires to 45 degrees to Keep Thieves from Stealing your Tires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It really is as simple as turning your wheel toward the gutter. Angle those tires to roughly a 45-degree angle (no protractor required). This simple trick will keep thieves from being able to access your tires. That\u2019s because when you do so, your inner fender is generally in the way, making it more difficult for thieves to get to your tires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if there\u2019s one thing that thieves like when they\u2019re looking for a car or SUV to steal, it\u2019s ease. If a thief has the choice between two vehicles, and one has tires that would be a pain to get to, they\u2019re likely going to skip that SUV or car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are Other No-equipment Ways to Keep Your Tires Safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to turning your tires at a 45-degree angle, there are other steps you can take to keep thieves from stealing your tires. One of these is to park in a well-lit area. It may seem intuitive, but it can be easy to forget when you\u2019re in a rush, or if you\u2019re parking in the middle of the day but leaving your SUV or car until dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another simple and no-equipment way to keep thieves from stealing your tires is to park close to the gutter. Similar to why turning your wheels to a 45-degree angle works, parking close to the gutter, makes it harder for tire thieves to access your tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are gadgets you can buy to keep thieves from stealing your tires. These include lug nut locks, which make it harder to get tires off of the wheels, or wheel locks. These require a special anti-theft key tool to install and remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n