The 9 Best Tire Boots

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Whether you have to park your vehicle on an extremely steep slope or need to guard against theft, a tire boot or clamp can be exceptionally handy. Most are made of steel and fit right over your wheel, making it difficult, or impossible, to move the car from its location. Fortunately, most also come with extra keys, so you don't have to stress about accidentally locking yourself out. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Trimax Chock Lock

This Trimax Chock Lock (around $53) does exactly as its name suggests, namely, lock your wheel while chocking it, so that it can't roll or even move. Along with it, you'll get three keys for the pick-resistant lock cylinder that keeps thieves at bay.

Fits any size of wheel
Handy plastic lock cover
Durable powder-coated finish

2. The Club Tire Claw

For wheels that are up to 12 inches wide, The Club Tire Claw (around $72) by Winner International offers fine damage-free protection, thanks to a steel construction with no-scratch, vinyl-dipped tips. And for extra peace of mind, the included keys are laser cut and can't be copied.

Smaller size also available
Effortless installation
Locks without the use of the key

3. Mophorn 2-Piece Set

The Mophorn 2-Piece Set (around $68) gives you peace of mind since each not only clamps the tire to stop rotation, but also covers the lug nuts to prevent their removal. Although you may need a few tries to get the hang of installing these, once you do, you'll have no more worries.

Highly visible yellow finish
Well constructed and solid
Fit a wide range of vehicles

4. Park Tool TB-2

Cyclists often use the term tire boot to refer to a sort of patch designed for a torn sidewall. If you're one of these folks, then you might want to check out the Park Tool TB-2, a secure way to fix your flat and save your ride. Each pack comes with three pieces.

Good for road or mountain bikes
Waterproof construction
Adhesive could be sturdier

5. TMS Claw

Sometimes preventing theft is all about making your expensive object look like a difficult target, something that the TMS Claw (around $29) does quite well with its bright yellow and orange design. As it weighs only about 6 pounds, it's easy to carry around, too.

Anti-slip grip on handle
Opens to 10-and-a-half inches
Overall quality is only so-so

6. Motorhot Adjustable

With 16 lock holes, the Motorhot Adjustable (about $36) will fit a wide variety of autos, and unlike a lot of other choices, it folds down for convenient storage and transport. After all, you shouldn't have to give up every inch of trunk space to keep your car safe.

Made from steel
Comes with 2 keys
Lock could be more hardwearing

7. Coocheer Clamp

The Coocheer Clamp (about $29) locks up your tire like many others, but it goes one step further by throwing an anti-theft needle into the mix. If someone tries to move the vehicle with the device still attached, this needle will puncture the tire to prevent it from rolling.

Resilient pvc coating
Less expensive than many
Spike may cause fit issues

8. McGard Chrome Locks

A boot can be bulky, so you might want to consider an alternative, like these McGard Chrome Locks (around $19), which work like regular lug nuts, except you need a certain key tool to unlock and remove them. But don't worry, because this doesn't make them harder to put on.

Triple nickel chrome plating
Includes 4 locks and 1 key
Finding the right size can be tough

9. Rack'em Magnum Expandable

The Rack'em Magnum Expandable (appx. $93) gives you what virtually no other model does, which is reversibility, so that you can move from using it on your motorcycle to car to trailer with ease. It's also coated to prevent accidental damage.

Simple slide-together mechanism
Both sides cannot be used at once
On the more expensive side

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