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Winner International Wheel Club Review - Video

Alright, today we are going to show you part number 490 from Winner International. What we have here is their Wheel Club. And basically what this is, is a nice security device you can put on any trailer or ATV or any other vehicle you want to put this on and keep from going anywhere. The wheel club will actually fit between 13 inch and 16 inch wheels. The overall maximum tire size is going to be 28 inches and about 9 inches in width, overall. We will go ahead and show you a typical application of how this works. more

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Posted: 10/24/2008 3:41:02 PM

Winner International Club Tire Claw Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number 491, the Club Tire Claw from Winner International Corporation. What we have here is basically an anti-theft device that wraps around a tire on a car, truck or trailer. And what it does is it keeps the tires from rolling, so obviously it keeps people from taking off with your trailer. And we will show you how it works here. more

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Posted: 10/24/2008 3:40:20 PM

Master Lock Lock and Load Plus Review - Video

Today we are going to be showing you part number 8173D from Master Lock. This is their Lock and Load Plus. This is a center-locking U-lock which doubles as a carrier rack. It has a high-performance, hardened steel, 1/2-inch shackle which resists cutting. It has a rubberized shackle and lock body, which resists scratching. It has a center-located cylinder, which delivers superior pry resistance. It has an innovative rotating keyway cover for superior weather protection. It has a high-security disk cylinder for added pick resistance. It has a dual-locking shackle, which withstands over 3.5 tons of pull force, and it has an extremely tough, fiberglass-reinforced plastic storage bracket, which carries up to 22-pound loads with ease. It has an integrated fender to withstand the environment. It has a tool-free, quick-release mounting bracket for easy installation and adjusting. It is lightweight yet durable, and it has a flexible bungee cord with stainless steel hook to secure your loads down, whatever they may be. This product is ideal for the street, off-road or on campus. When not securing your bicycle, the lock doubles as a carrier rack. It is useful for holding books, backpacks, briefcases, small parcels, etcetera, has a weight limit of up to 22 pounds, and only one easy step to remove the lock from the carrier bracket. This has an unconditional, full lifetime warranty. more

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Posted: 10/23/2008 3:07:59 PM

Rackem Magnum Wheel Lock Review - Video

To take it apart you just twist the key and the whole thing comes apart like so. Then you put it on your tire which can be on this side or this side, push it together as tight as you can, it stays out only about that far, take out the key and it cannot come off. Now we will show you on an actual tire how it mounts up, we will use a regular tire. For reference we are going to be using a use a ST-20575-D15. Now that you can see it is clamped together in place, we will show you how easy it is to unlock it. Just a simple twist of the key and it comes right apart. One thing we would like to point out on this lock is that it has two different halves to it. It is marked pretty clearly which size tires you can use. The wheel size 12-15 inch would be here, then on a larger size up to 20 inch rims would be used on this side. So it is a nice feature and handy to tell you which side to use. There you have it, that is for part # RA-25 from Rackem. more

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Posted: 7/21/2008 3:49:51 PM

Valley Wheel Lock Review - Video

This is a wheel lock that will fit most 15 inch tires and wheels, like 205 size, 215, S78 and H78 wheels. Well show you the operation of this lock, its pretty easy simply flip it over to the side and this little knob here you hold one side and hold the key on the other. Then you just split them apart and it comes out in two pieces and the assembly is almost like a pair of scissors or a clamp. It opens up to fit whatever side you need and I know its kind of hard to see according to the different size tire, different holes will line up. If you want it this wide the pin will go through there, about that wide, and even smaller will go right there. Thats how it adjusts between your different wheel widths. Now well show you what it looks like on an actual wheel. more

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Posted: 7/23/2008 9:23:16 AM

Master Lock Disc Brake Lock Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number 8304DPS. What we have here is a 3 inch disc brake lock from Master Lock. What this lock is designed to do is prevent roll away theft and basically it goes on the front disc brake on your bike. It prevents your wheel from turning so you can not just roll it away. It is pretty easy to use. You just slide it over the disc brake and push the button down and it automatically locks itself into place. It comes with a bright orange cord that runs up to your handle bars to remind you that it is still connected to your bike. We will go ahead and cover some of the fine points really fast. This is the cord we were just talking about it stretches out from the fork all the way to your handle bars. This is the lock itself. It is pretty easy to use. What you do is turn the key and the pin comes up and your rooter goes in there. more

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Posted: 8/7/2008 3:15:49 PM