You don't need the biggest, shiniest wheels in town to catch the attention of thieves - because there's a ready market among the criminal fraternity for all types of rims. Even steel wheels are not safe, as the tyres alone could make them attractive to crooks.

With wheel and tyre combinations often costing more than £1,000, it really pays to protect your rims. There are plenty of locking bolts and nuts on the market, but which are the best? We attacked eight to find out.

The test

Vehicle security expert Giles Verdon attempted to remove the bolts from a Volkswagen Golf MkIV as quickly as possible.