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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: simonkit on 05 January 2010, 11:04

Title: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: simonkit on 05 January 2010, 11:04

 Another newbie question I'm afraid !!

 Picking up a GTI tomorrow which has the standard 17" alloys, is it worth buy a set of MCgard locking nuts & fitting them in addition to the standard ones?

 thanks

 Simon

Title: Re: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: bacillus on 05 January 2010, 11:21

IMO change the standard VW locking nuts to the McGard ones and not use both at the same time.

Title: Re: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: Wayne on 05 January 2010, 11:49

As above just run the mcgards ones.

Title: Re: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: NewbieGTi on 05 January 2010, 19:17

I would be interested in a set of these. Does anyone know where to get these from?

Title: Re: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: bacillus on 05 January 2010, 19:24

Quote from: NewbieGTi on 05 January 2010, 19:17

I would be interested in a set of these. Does anyone know where to get these from?

If you are going along this path, go for the ultras and not the standard ones.
http://www.exclusivetuning.co.uk/accessories.htm

Title: Re: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: simonkit on 06 January 2010, 15:37

 Thanks guys...just bought a set off Ebay, the "SL" ones. I did contact Demon Tweeks who are closeby but they needed 6 weeks for delivery  :laugh:

 Simon

Title: Re: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: Darren VDub on 06 January 2010, 18:31

I've got a set brand new in box going begging !!

Title: Re: Extra MCGard locking nuts - worth fitting
Post by: dTEA on 07 January 2010, 18:05

My two penths worth - Running 2 sets just increases the risk of needing to do this to your wheel bolts if they sheer the key elements
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