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Subject:anti theft for hubcaps?
From:Jeff Oxroad
Date:Wed, 29 Oct 2003 13:08:44 EST

Is there any available device to lock hubcaps to a vehicle? Or is there a
method? It seems to me a thin gauge cable could be fastened through vent holes in
the hubcap and through the wheel. But this would look unattractive, probaby
rattle,  negatively effect balance of the wheel, and be marginally effective at
best.

I had all four hubcaps stolen off my VW Fox in front of my house yesterday at
about 5:30pm. I guess the truth is it's a wonder they weren't stolen sooner
seeing as they're easy to get off and away with in what amounts to seconds, and
LA is a city of crime. I guess in a town like this you're mostly  it mostly
relying on a lack of a market for specific  hubcaps to keep them on your
vehicle. ANd maybe for the most part that has to be enough.

I'd like to figure a way to secure the hubcaps on my Vanagon to keep them
from the same fate.

Any ideas appriciated.

Thanks
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA

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