[JonnyCrash]

In Ontario, anyway, dealers always throw them on the car as soon as the car hits the lot. They originally started doing it to deter thieves from breaking into the lot and stealing a bunch of wheels... as if it would really stop them. They continue to do it because they take a set of lugs they likely spend about $20 dealer cost for and then charge everyone a non-negotiable $100 fee as part of the purchase price. So it is a way to pad their profits while still “discounting” the new car.

I got really annoyed when I was dealing with dealerships that would charge the $100 fee in the used cars too, even though they were the same locking nuts that were sold with the car originally...

[IftiBashir]

I ended up installing a set of Rimgard's : https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5#post26456355

[JTG1]

Originally Posted by IftiBashir

I ended up installing a set of Rimgard's : https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5#post26456355

Interesting. Never seen those before. $450 though? Wow.

[IftiBashir]

Originally Posted by JTG1

Interesting. Never seen those before. $450 though? Wow.

Yeh, they're quite expensive, but they honestly do feel solid. I went for the black as I thought it would break up the spokes on the wheel nicely, although I now wonder if Grey would have been better! lol

Anyways I do recommend them.

NOTE: I have no affiliation to the company! No affiliate links, no personal gain etc at all!

[JTG1]

Originally Posted by IftiBashir

Yeh, they're quite expensive, but they honestly do feel solid. I went for the black as I thought it would break up the spokes on the wheel nicely, although I now wonder if Grey would have been better! lol

Anyways I do recommend them.

NOTE: I have no affiliation to the company! No affiliate links, no personal gain etc at all!

They do look like a solid product. We have an X5 on order with the same wheels as yours, so I guess I'll see if the dealer throws in some basic wheel locks or if I'll have to buy some.

[IftiBashir]

Originally Posted by JTG1

They do look like a solid product. We have an X5 on order with the same wheels as yours, so I guess I'll see if the dealer throws in some basic wheel locks or if I'll have to buy some.

You'll most likely get the locking bolt already installed - I just feel the bolts are too easy to get off (even the locking ones) with plenty of tools out there easily available to do the job. Hence came across the Rimgard and felt it would do the job nicely!
See what the dealer provides you first and decide if you need anything extra from there - also depends on how much security you need in your area. I'm in London UK, so the more security the better!! Above all else, I sleep easier at night! lol