Dorman 712-301 Wheel Lock Set - Front or Rear

Dorman 712-301 Wheel Lock Set

Protect your wheels with the Dorman 712-301 wheel lock set, built for drivers who want added theft deterrence without changing the look of the vehicle. This chrome, female spline-drive wheel lock set uses precision-manufactured steel construction and a conical 60-degree seat for a secure lug nut interface.

Compatible With select BMW, Saab, Saturn, Chevrolet, Mini, Kia, Cadillac, Ford, Pontiac, and Mazda applications, including BMW Z4, BMW X1, BMW 328i, and Saab 9-3 rear fitments. The Dorman 712-301 is engineered for metric, fine-thread applications with a 12 thread pitch and clockwise thread direction.

Key Features

• Steel construction for durability
• Chrome finish for a clean wheel appearance
• Female spline wheel lock design with external pattern
• Metric, fine-thread specification with 12 pitch
• Conical seat - 60 degree seating style
• Grade 5 bolt rating and regular grade type
• Try-on and corrosion resistance tested for long service life

Detailed Description

The Dorman 712-301 wheel lock set is a direct-fit security solution for many BMW rear and non-position-specific applications, along with selected Saab, Saturn, and other import and domestic vehicles listed in the fitment data. Its spline-drive head style and chrome steel construction provide a secure, serviceable design for wheel theft prevention while maintaining an OE-style appearance.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Use the Dorman 712-301 when you need a metric wheel lock set with a conical seat and fine-thread lug specification for compatible BMW Z4, BMW X5, and Saab 9-5 fitments.

What It Helps Solve

• Wheel theft concerns on parked vehicles
• Replacement needs for worn or damaged wheel locks
• Fitment issues on metric fine-thread lug applications
• Corrosion-related service problems on exposed wheel hardware
• Appearance mismatch when chrome wheel hardware is preferred

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify lug nut to wheel mating surface before installation to confirm proper and safe fitment. This wheel lock set uses a conical seat and does not require a wrench size in the standard sense; confirm the correct spline-drive service tool is available before beginning work. Match thread direction, thread pitch, and lug dimensions to the vehicle specification before installation.

Body fitment examples include Fits 2015-2016 BMW Z4, rear; Fits 2010-2014 BMW X1, rear; Fits 1999-2009 Saab 9-5, rear; Fits 2001-2005 BMW 325i, rear; and Fits 1978-1979 Ford Fiesta, rear.

Quality Assurance

Dorman states this wheel lock set has undergone try-on testing and corrosion resistance testing to support long service life. The precision-manufactured steel construction and Grade 5 rating reflect a focus on consistent fit and durability across the listed applications.