this review compares China made Maritime Ultra Security Wheel Clamp Lock and Australian made Australian Wheel Clamp which one should you buy in 2025 to protect your valuable caravan, camper trailer, motor home, boat trailer or other towable vehicle

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what is compared in this wheel clamp brand review

You maybe thinking why the manufacturer of the Australian made wheel clamp, our first sale March 2007, has other wheel clamp brands on their web site.

we will tell you why

We want you, the potential purchaser, to easily compare all wheel clamp brands before you make a decision to purchase, we hope ours, the Australian Wheel Clamp.

Before purchasing any product there are questions you need to ask.

The review below asks and answers those questions saving you many hours of your time set out in a concise, easy to read format.

after reading

its your decision

China made

Maritime Ultra Security Wheel Clamp Lock

Australian made

Australian Wheel Clamp

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lets look at both brands

China made

Maritime Ultra Security Wheel Clamp Lock

and

Australian made wheel clamp

available in two security options

Enforcer Wheel Clamp

Supreme Wheel Clamp

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Maritime Ultra Security Wheel Clamp Lock compared to Australian Wheel Clamp 2025 review

Maritime Ultra Security Wheel Clamp Lock - MUS

Australian Wheel Clamp - AWC

Enforcer Wheel Clamp stops opportunistic, smash and grab, semi professional thieves cutting chain or breaking a padlock

is the wheel clamp Australian made

MUS - No, its made in China.

AWC - Yes

warranty

MUS - No manufacturer warranty if you live in Australia the importer or retailer must, by law, give each purchaser the minimum mandatory 6 month warranty.

AWC - Yes a 10 year Australian manufacturer warranty no matter where you purchase it from.

what size wheels will each wheel clamp fit

MUS - Will only fit vehicles with a 13", 14" or 15" wheel. Will not fit a wheel on a 4wd camper trailer.

AWC - All size wheels from the smallest wheel on a jet ski trailer up to the largest wheel on a 4wd off road camper trailer with coil springs and / or piston suspension and all size wheels between, nothing to adjust to fit all size wheels.

do you have to measure the width or diameter of the tyre before purchasing

MUS - Yes

AWC - No

how many size wheel clamps does each manufacturer make

MUS - Based on their web site there is only one size fitting a limited number of different size wheels as stated above.

AWC - Only one size because the one size fits all size wheels from the smallest wheel on a jet ski trailer up to the largest wheel on a 4wd off road camper trailer and all size wheels between, nothing to adjust to fit all size wheels.

what is each wheel clamp made from

MUS - Mild steel then powder coated.

AWC - 2mm thick stainless steel and 10mm diameter high tensile chain that is bolt cutter proof.

does the wheel clamp have welded joints

MUS - Yes

AWC - No

fitting time

MUS - Between 30 - 50 seconds.

AWC - Between 20 - 30 seconds.

do mud flaps cause a problem when fitting

MUS - No

AWC - No

does each wheel clamp cover the wheel nuts

MUS - No not on all diameter wheels.

AWC - Yes

does the wheel clamp cover the tyres valve to stop a thief deflating the tyre

MUS - No

AWC - Yes

Note: un-like some wheel clamp brands it would not matter if the tyre was completely deflated the Australian Wheel Clamp cannot be removed because of the method used to fit the 10mm diameter high tensile chain around the wheel and the vehicles chassis.

do protruding wheel hubs cause any problems when fitting

MUS - Yes

AWC - No

what type of lock does each wheel clamp have

MUS - A standard push in key lock.

AWC - Enforcer Wheel Clamp includes the high security Abus 83/45 padlock with a shackle that is bolt cutter proof. Supreme Wheel Clamp includes our patented locking system. The padlock is fully enclosed inside a thick walled stainless steel cylinder, see pictures Padlock Protection.

where can each wheel clamp be purchased

MUS - Available from a few retailers throughout Australia. Cannot buy from the manufacturer in China.

AWC - Direct from the Australian manufacture by contacting us.

Plus your order will be posted 1 - 2 business days free of charge after we have received your full payment in our company bank account.

2025 will you buy

China made

Maritime Ultra Security Wheel Clamp Lock

Australian Wheel Clamp

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