My wheels have been stolen!

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bds.

Left the wheel nuts though, & I now have a small supply of bricks if anyone wants dwarf wall?

fkers!

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FreeLitres said:

bds! I hope you can get replacements through insurance.

I'm no buildings expert, but I think there might be a slight crack developing in your garage wall too.

It's a rented lock-up, otherwise I'd be rebuilding it with my new supply of bricks.

The wheels aren't particularly fancy, just 1970s GM 8 slot alloys, not likely to be worth much more than £150-200 or so ea. with tyres. I had been planning on replacing them for a while anyway, glad I hadn't bothered.

It seems that they picked the lock to gain access, & locked it again afterwards. Nice & tidy.

Edited by Tribal Chestnut on Sunday 19th April 12:25

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Funkstar De Luxe said:

Is this 1985?! People still steal wheels? Looks like it would be a difficult job too, not a lot of space in the lock up. bds.

I'm blaming my sisters boyfriend. He's a scouser.

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Matt UK said:

Is it strange that they left it on bricks?

I mean, odd that the sort it dick who steals stuff, also goes equipped with a dozen bricks to leave the car on rather dropping it on its discs.

Just seems very courteous.

Shame OP, hope you sort it.

I did wonder about that and how much harder would it be to jack a car up sufficiently if the opposite corner is sat on it's brake disc, however I didn't come to a conclusion.

As for lock picking, the block was re-roofed last year so the LA would've issued a key to the firm carrying out the work. Seems strange with all the time available to only pinch the wheels. I'll now be seeking a new home for the car.