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Buying a vehicle that comes with factory-installed wheel locks feels like a great bonus—until you get a flat tire and realize the security key is nowhere to be found. Because FARAD has been manufacturing premium wheel locks for the world’s top automotive brands for over 50 years, we receive hundreds of emails every month from […]

Wheel and tire theft is a booming illicit industry in the United States. Thieves operate in organized crews, striking in the dead of night, in apartment parking lots, and even in well-lit driveways. In less than five minutes, they can strip a vehicle of its wheels, leaving it sitting on cinder blocks—or worse, dropped directly […]

Modifying your vehicle’s stance with wheel spacers is one of the most popular ways to improve aesthetics. Spacers push your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) wheels outward, giving your car or truck that aggressive, flush look while maintaining the factory rim design you love. However, adding space between the factory wheel and the hub creates a […]

You just drove off the lot in a brand new truck, or maybe you finally bought that sports car you have been dreaming about. The factory OEM wheels look incredible. To protect them, you grab a generic, off-the-shelf set of locking lug nuts from the nearest auto parts store. They threaded on, so they must […]

It is every driver’s worst nightmare. You are stuck on the side of the highway with a flat tire, or your car is sitting on the lift at the tire shop. You reach into your glovebox for your wheel lock key, and it is nowhere to be found. Panic sets in. How are you going […]

You just invested in a beautiful new vehicle or upgraded to a stunning set of OEM alloy wheels. They look great, but they also catch the eye of thieves. To protect them, you do what most people do: head to the local auto parts store or browse Amazon for a set of wheel locks. You […]