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The information included in McGard's application guide is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Since vehicle manufactures and wheel manufactures can make running changes that are beyond our control the applications listed should be used as reference only. Due to the many wheel styles and fasteners available it is the installer's ultimate responsibility to verify that the McGard part is the correct fastener style, thread size and seating surface (flat seat, cone seat, radius seat, shank style, cone-shank style etc.) as recommended by the wheel manufacturer.
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McGard's history begins with L.D. McCauley, Inc., which first began business in Buffalo in 1959, specializing in precision machining for government contracts to NASA and the military. In the early 1960's the owner and then President of L.D. McCauley, Inc., Mr. Lewis D. McCauley, designed and patented a security nut to prevent the theft of automobile rims and tires.
Positions that have ** after the job listing include a $2,500 hiring bonus! The bonus will be paid out incrementally: 3 months from hire: 10% / 6 months 15% / 12 months 75%. To be considered for any of these great opportunities, please apply online or send resume to Human Resources: McGard LLC, 3875 California Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127.
McGard's easy to use, one-piece wheel lock functions like a regular lug nut, but requires a special key tool for installation and removal. Its design allows for an unlimited number of different computer generated lock and key patterns. This unique wheel lock system is continually being refined and improved upon.
For use with steel or aluminum wheels with lug nuts that utilize a 60 degree tapered cone seat at the bottom. Wheel Locks to match lug nut applications that are between 1.46" and 2.25" overall length. The larger key hex, 2.5 overall length and wider outside diameter of our Duplex Wheel Locks are necessary in some truck & van applications.
Reviews (10)
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Raul Takahashi
Feb 14, 2022
Terrible customer service. After purchasing an item based on the product photos and receiving a different item than expected, I reached out asking for a return label to have the correct item sent instead. They just said they don't provide return labels and the return is at my cost, then ignored my 2 follow-up emails asking where I asked for consideration since it wasn't my fault. If they treat their customers this badly, I can't trust their products either. Cannot recommend.
Hammer
Dec 10, 2021
If you have these locks on your vehicle and don't live in Detroit. Throw them out. Over time with tire changing the key will fail and will need replaced. Replacement is easy but unnecessary if you just throw that lock away!
Pruedence Haliwell
Jul 12, 2021
An absolute horrible company to work for. They are beyond prejudice against persons of color. They dont wanna train at all & just expect you to know it immediately. I wouldn't reccomend my own worst enemy to work here avoid by all means
John H.
Jun 11, 2021
After changing the winter tires on the 4 Runner I lost the key. I immediately Googled McGard, easily ordered new key, and I think I had it within 4 days. Wow! Taking into account that they ship up here to Canada only on Tuesdays.that's fantastic service. Excellent speedy service. Quality is exactly the same as the original key. Use it carefully and properly with a torque wrench and it will be fine for many years! 5 stars.
Aaron Grant
Mar 05, 2021
1 star is far too generous. I wish I could rate this company far less. The most painful purchase experience of my life trying to make an international purchase for replacement wheel lock keys, which had broken due to poor product quality, which seems to be a reoccurring theme based on other peoples reviews. This company stinks, avoid like the plague.
Neil Aronoff
Oct 30, 2020
Update: I received the two replacement keys very quickly, followed the directions on the back of the invoice, and only managed to get one tired replaced before both keys stripped again. I have to bring the car into the garage now to get the keys forcibly removed and I will never put these locks back on again. Customer service has been great, but this product leaves much to be desired.

I give stars in this review for the speedy service, but would give much lower rating for the quality of these keys. Original review: My Kia Forte came with McGard wheel locks installed. When I decided to do the summer/winter tire changes myself, I soon discovered that you have to be REALLY careful not to strip the lock key, or else you are stuck. This happened the first time, and I contacted McGard to get a new key.

They FedExed it to me and arrived the next day! Unfortunately, the same thing happened the next time, even while being very careful. I contacted the same agent (Cara) and not only did they not charge me for the replacement, they sent me TWO keys so that I wouldn't get stuck like this again, and advised me to be careful with overtightening. I have to say that Cara and the the McGard customer team made the very best of a frustrating situation for me. I am extremely satisfied with the resolution.
Thanks Theyanks
Jan 06, 2020
Stopped in today to replace a lost lug nut key. Service was fast and friendly at a reasonable price. Brought key symbol/shape indented on a piece of styrofoam. Thank you for making it painless.
Robert Land
Dec 26, 2019
I ordered a spare wheel lock key for my new car. I received an e-mail informing me of a back order on the part. I had paid for expedited shipping as well. I contacted their CS department and the nice young lady asked me to please hold a moment and went and was able to find a key that I ordered. I also received the part a day before I expected it! Thank you!
Diana Nikolova
Apr 15, 2019
After losing the original key that came with my tire lug nuts, I have now gone through 4 replacement McGard keys. All 4 new keys have crumbled (literally crumbled) into metal pieces on the first use. The replacement parts are nowhere near the quality of the original key. And when I called to speak with customer service regarding the issue, they told me it was my fault for over tightening the lug nuts.

When I questioned how I could "over tighten" the lug nuts with the same key without breaking it, but now I can't remove it without breaking it, they had no answer. The truth is the part are no longer made of quality metal. They look and feel cheaper and are significantly lighter in weight than the original key. I would not recommend this company if you are looking for quality and workmanship.
Greg Melotto
Mar 01, 2019
I recently had an issue with having my tires rotated for the fourteenth time (70,000 miles) and the lock key stripped internally. I'm lucky enough to live within miles of their facility in Western NY. They didn't have the key in stock but they made it for me while I waited and didn't charge me for the replacement. 30 minutes from the time I talked to customer service until I drove away. amazing experience!