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Today we're going to be reviewing the Club Tire Claw Extra Large Wheel Lock. It's part number WI491. Now the great thing about the Tire Claw is that you can put this around your tires. It can fit up to a 12 inch tire. This is great for keeping your vehicle from getting stolen, possibly if you have to keep it in a place for a long period of time, or if you're possibly going to be parking it in a neighborhood that's not so great. Now this is going to be able to accommodate for up to a 12 inch wide tire, and now it's got all these different little rivets here. These are going to help secure this, so depending on the size of your tire, it fits right into there, and then you can lock it.
Now we'll over here at the lock, I do want to talk about the keys for a second. The great thing about these keys is they're not the traditional style of key. These are a laser encrypted type of key, so they cannot be copied. That's why there are 3 of them, so if you either lose one or misplace it or if you need to give one to a spouse or significant other, then you have the option of that. Now once these are gone, they're gone and you won't be able to open that, so definitely make sure that you at least keep one in the house or keep it in a safe place or give it to somebody you trust. Now back to the actual lock itself.
It's got a nice little cover on it. It's going to keep any dirt, dust, or debris out of there. This way you don't have anything obstructing the entrance of the key itself so that you can widen it out or put it back in as you need it. Now the claw itself is made of a durable steel. It's coated in this nice, red finish. This coating is there to help prevent any rust or corrosion or any dust, dirt, and debris that might damage it, so this way it will stay nice and together.
The ends of the claw are dipped in a vinyl coating. This is going to prevent any scratches on the wheel hubs or on the tires themselves. This way you don't have to worry about wearing the finish on your hubs or any of the treads on your tires. Now that we've gone over all of the features of the Club Tire Claw Extra Large, let's go ahead and put it on our vehicle. We're here at our car. Now we're just going to go ahead and bring that around here.
Slide that into the hubs, secure it in, lock it in place, take out our keys, and we're good to go. That is going to do it for the Club Tire Claw Extra Large Wheel Lock, part number WI491. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (44 Customer Reviews)
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Excellent service and follow-up on my o rder.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
The quality products I need with fast delivery, excellent customer service and follow up
Geoffrey - 12/20/2020Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
The claw is well made. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the plate covering the lug nuts is too small to be effective and will have to be modified. Additionally, the shape of "fingers" needs to be improved as it is currently designed they do not fit between the rim and brake drum of a standard 15" wheel/10" drum combination. As another line of defense against thieves it serves it's intended purpose. If nothing else, it looks the part.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
the claw is one of the best investments i have made to protect my new truck.my last one was stolen out of my driveway 15 months ago. will never get over it. yes, i think the claw is as much a visual deterrant as a mechanical but thugs will still have to take time to disable it. the plate to cover the wheel studs is a waste of time (sorry) i use 2 sets of wheel locks on each wheel. people come up to me constantly and ask about it. one secret i want to pass on is when you put the claw on, place the key lock down instead of up. that way they can't pick it (it can be done) a little more tricky to unlock but worth it. anyway, love the claw and may get another one..thanks
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
etrailer is the ONLY place I shop for ALL my trailer needs. George and his etrailer family are the best, fantastic customer service and great knowledge, thanks once again. AAA
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Seems to be as advertised should deter most thieves/ wish the cover plate was all ready mounted..but nice unit
scott b - 07/29/2020Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
I bought the Club wheel lock for my trailer. The fork to the rear of the tire does not properly clear the brake disk assembly, therefore the Club unit mounts crooked. This makes it impossible to use the lug nut plate. I am resigned to using just the Club attachment.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Had my trailer locked up on the job site with two locks on the trailer. They were able to remove the locks in the trailer was stolen.
Mike L - 06/15/2019Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
I have two complaints about this product. 1) The plate which covers up the lug nuts does not come ready to assemble. A 6 mm hole must be drilled into the the claw. Lame. If you are that handy with tools, save yourself some money by cutting and drilling your own flat plate--that is all it is. 2) This lock comes with three keys and it is not possible to get extras. I am notorious for losing keys so I called Club to get extras--they said they didn't have any--I'd have to get them from a lock smith. And the two locksmiths I talked to said I'd have to get them from the company.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Product works good on trailer but not so well on motorcycle with large rear tire and a low tire wall. My bike tire is well (9inches) under the products max usage size but because of the tire wall low height this unit can be slid off tire and rim by simply pushing to the side and slipping it around rim and tire... Also I bought two and would have liked them both keyed a like but the charge for such a simple task was outrages. To sum it up I'm Ok with product...
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
etrailer has been a much needed assistance to me. I don't know trailers well but they offer help every single time I need to call. Try them.
Barry M - 09/22/2018Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Great service Great product.!!!!
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
I love this product, it is perfect for our needs and it the third one we have purchased. The claw is very high quality and provides a quick and convenient way to secure vehicles/trailers. Etrailer.com filled and had our order delivered quickly and they have consistently exceeded our expectations. Great product - Great company!
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
No one has stolen our trailer which is a plus. However, it doesn't fit as tight as I would like. It seems to be more of a visible deterrent than one that couldn't be removed with a crowbar. I think this would be a 5 star product if it was more adjustable. It is well made.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
This tire lock is OUTSTANDING. I've had it for more than a year and it looks brand new! It easily fits around the tires on my side-by-side, is rugged and opens/closes smoothly to secure my vehicle.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
The XL Tire Claw worked perfectly for our trailer! I received the Claw within a few days of ordering and even got a phone call from customer service letting me know that there was a possibility of it being late but nevertheless, the Claw showed up in far less time than I thought!
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Easy to install. Fits on tire and gives me the peace of mind that no one is going to come onto my property and steal my trailer! Working with etrailer was a great experience! They keep you informed of your order, when it is received, when they review their stock, and when they ship!
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Installing the lug nut plate was not nice, they sent the screw that attaches the plate to the club arm, and instructions simply say to drill a 6 mm hole in the arm, but doesn't say anything about tapping the hole for the screw to screw in. If i wasn't mechanically adept and already knew how to do these sort of things, I would be SOL. Otherwise, I like the device. Richard
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Buying a tire claw lock from etrailer.com was a painless and easy transaction. My lock arrived on time and was very well packaged.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
This lock is easy to use, weathers well, and gives me a sense of security wherever the trailer is parked.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
The product came as advertised and was easy to install. etrailer was made the process a breeze. Thank you.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
I love this lock its very easy to use.Just open it and close it around your wheel.It doesn,t matter how you put the key in, it will fit either way.
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
We bought this for a couple of trailer that we have. It seems to work great easy to put on and take off. Good product
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Doesn't fit on the wheel of my trailer it's useless
Review from a similar Tire Claw XL in Wheel Locks
Not able to right but' can say .I am very happy to do business with E-trailer . Keep up the good work . Bob
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