{"id":65778,"date":"2023-10-21T19:39:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T18:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=65778"},"modified":"2023-10-21T19:39:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T18:39:57","slug":"try-these-5-hacks-if-thieves-keep-stealing-your-car-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/try-these-5-hacks-if-thieves-keep-stealing-your-car-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"Try These 5 Hacks if Thieves Keep Stealing Your Car Tires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People do a lot to protect their cars from being stolen<\/a>, but how about your tires? Having your tires stolen is one of the worst car-related things that can happen, but there are things you can do to keep your tires safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top five ways to keep thieves from stealing your tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Always Park in a Well-lit Area<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    One of the best ways to stop thieves from stealing tires is to park in a well-lit area in a highly trafficked place. Try to park in a spot where your car is visible from the street or by people walking to and from the train. If it\u2019s nighttime, try to park under a light, to make your car a less attractive target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It can be more difficult to park in a highly trafficked, well-lit area at your house. If you don\u2019t have a garage, your options may be limited. Try to park underneath a light or in a place where your car is visible from the street. This reduces the likelihood that tire thieves will select your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Buy Lug Nut Locks to Keep Thieves from Getting Your Tires Off<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Lug nut locks attach right to your lugnut and make it really hard for tire thieves to take your tires. You can put these on yourself, but if that seems a daunting task, a mechanic can do it for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you like the idea of a lock but don\u2019t want a lugnut lock, there are also wheel locks. These wheel locks require a special anti-theft key tool to both install and remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Turn your Wheels to a 45-degree Angle to make it more Difficult to Access your Tires<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Turning your wheels at a 45-degree angle makes it harder for thieves to get into the tire to remove them. If you can park in an area that makes it harder for a thief to have access to your car, that can also help prevent someone from stealing your tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Park Close to the Gutter so there\u2019s no space to get to Your Tires<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          One of the things that tire thieves or any thieves like is when it\u2019s easy to take what they want. Knowing this can help you take steps to keep your tires safe, like making it harder for thieves to get to your tires. Similar to turning your wheels, parking close to the curb keeps thieves from being able to easily access your tires. And if there\u2019s a choice between your car and another that\u2019s easy to get to, thieves are more likely to pass on your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Use an Alarm for your Tires<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            If you buy wheel alarms that attach right to the wheels, they\u2019ll go off if someone tries to take your tires. This is especially effective if you opt for an alarm with sensors, as they do a better job of picking up when someone is trying to take your tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n