The simple answer, of course, is money.
Your car and its parts are not cheap gadgets, and thus there is money to be made for people of questionable morals. Cars have become harder and harder to steal, so car parts go instead.
Parts are often more or less unprotected and are often expensive, while they are easier to handle than a whole car. Extra exposed car parts are airbags, steering wheels, navigation screens and wheels.
A set of original wheels is often both expensive and unprotected, and thus desirable to thieves. Behind the wheels are often expensive ceramic brake calipers that can cost several hundreds of thousands!
The clearing percentage for car crimes is low, and only 5% of reported thefts are cleared (Brå, 2019). This means that you will most likely never see your beautiful rims again if they disappear.
Protect yourself from an incredibly boring experience and get Rimgard for your wheels!