Abstract: A lockable automobile wheel assembly (10) that is utilized to safely secure an automobile wheel (70), and especially an automobile spoked wheel (70). The assembly (10) consists of two major elements: a hub adapter (12) end a hub securing member (40), which is also referred to as a hex nut or spinner. The adapter (12) includes a circular section (14) having a center bore (16) from where projects outward a center hub (28). The hub adapter (12) is designed to be inserted and attached to a central hub (74) centrally located and attached within the confines of the automobile wheel (70). Once attached, the center hub (28) protrudes through the vertical plane of the automobile wheel (70), which then allows the hub securing member (40) to be attached to the center hub (28). After the member (40) is attached the assembly (12) is secured to the automobile wheel (70).

Abstract: A lockable automotive wheel which utilizes a splined hub adapter (44) attached to the lug studs of a motor vehicle. A hollow center hub (60) with mating internal splines (62) is disposed upon the adapter. A hub securing member (68) is screwed onto the adapter with a tapered interface (64) and (80) engaging the center hub. A keyed lock (88) or flat headed screw (90) is imbedded into an enclosure (82) within the hub securing member and one or two balls (106) are forced into a groove (46) in the adapter by rotation of flats (84) when the lock or optional screw is rotated by a key or special tool. The hub securing member is screwed on or off by a separate tool mating with the polygon shaped raised outside portion or struck with a blunt instrument in the extending arm embodiment. The splined hub adapter remains attached to the vehicle after the wheel is removed. The wheel may be the spoked type or solid with the center hub integral with the outer rim (40).