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JackNorris

Member Since: 16 Mar 2020
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 69

Spare Wheel Lock - Powerful, LR or Overlander

Hi all

So there are three main supplies it seems for L663 spare wheel locks.

Powerful UK
https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...ender-l663

LR official
https://www.powerfuluk.com/collections/new...-fits-5095

Overlander
https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/new-...heel-lock/

Now I doubt anyone has managed to get hold of all three and do some testing, but I wondered if anyone had distinct reasons to avoid a specific lock, or perhaps had a lock and the wheel still went wondering?

Thanks

20th Jul 2024 8:14pm

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

Personally i would go with landrover version as i think it would last the longest ..but its a low bar!

21st Jul 2024 12:31am

BadgerWaz

Member Since: 15 Jul 2024
Location: Linconshire
Posts: 69

I've bought the powerful uk variant.
I appreciate R&D but was fairly bummed out to see the supplied padlock was a poxy £15 (retail) toolzone one, especially when the kit cost me £80. I was expecting a Yale at least.

With a flat piece of metal, an angle grinder, a filler, and some plastic pipe (basin waste for example), I'm certain I could've made an equivalent in a morning but would've used a more substantial lock.

Like my old man would say though, if some scrote is persistent enough and has the correct theivery tools they'll manage to get anything away if they're not seen or heard doing it.

£80 for some peace of mind.

*To add, LR aren't selling the 'rim lock' anymore. I'd asked my dealership for one when I bought the bus, but they told me they didn't stock this now. I expect they're probably too easy to remove or snap.

21st Jul 2024 1:04am

JackNorris

Member Since: 16 Mar 2020
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 69

Thanks all

Interesting LR have stopped that lock. Have they released anything else?

Agree about the lock. Didn’t realise that but as you say, if it makes them move on then fine.

21st Jul 2024 9:37pm

BadgerWaz

Member Since: 15 Jul 2024
Location: Linconshire
Posts: 69

As of two weeks agon no, LR won't be stocking the rimlock anymore. That was the info I was given by LR Sytner.

If you remove the centre-cap from the rear mounted wheel there are loads of lock options you could use to secure it to the rear carrier, but for asthetics a nice round lock with a black cover on does look tidy.

Maybe use some epoxy resin to mount a grenade on the back door out of sight, and loop some fishing wire through the pin and a hidden place on the rear wheel

21st Jul 2024 10:11pm

nebc100

Member Since: 07 Nov 2023
Location: Altlinster
Posts: 93

FYI… when I bought my 110, the spare wheel has 2 security bolts on it. None on the wheels, but two on the spare.

I know this is now as good, but will certainly slow a thief down.

1st Sep 2024 9:17pm

NotSoWetBehindTheEars

Member Since: 26 Sep 2024
Location: UK
Posts: 6

Two will not slow them down at all had mine pinched from a train station and they left both the standard LR locking nuts on the floor and they weren’t even marked!

27th Sep 2024 7:55am

Nuclear Nick

Member Since: 21 Aug 2021
Location: Southwest
Posts: 282

Not a deterrent any more, the crooks have all the gear they need to release any locking nut in seconds. If you want your wheel back it'll be on eBay.

Best to reverse park up against a wall or close to the back of another SUV. 23.5MY 90 V8 Carpathian grey

27th Sep 2024 8:19am

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1361

nitram17 wrote:
Personally i would go with landrover version as i think it would last the longest ..but its a low bar!

Why? The 4x4 Overland is exceptional quality. Personally I would be happy with any of them.

Mind you, I made my own before the others became available. I know it's not angle grinder proof but it will make the the thieving scum move on to easier pickings.

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Click image to enlarge Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

27th Sep 2024 9:47am

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