Originally Posted by TiAgX5

Rubber mallet will absorb the impact and not drive the socket over the wheel lock, dead blow will take longer than a standard hammer of the same weight due to the head inertia is delayed (floating shot in head delays transfer of blow over a longer time). How is forcing a socket over a wheel lug quicker then slipping a socket/lock key over/in? Also if done slowly without any impact/sudden movement of the chassis a thief can remove the wheels while the alarm is set, no chance of not tripping alarm when impact is part of the wheel removal process. Wheel locks work best when alarm is set. Want proof? Set your alarm and hit a wheel/tire with a rubber mallet.