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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: robz on 26 January 2010, 16:36

Title: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: robz on 26 January 2010, 16:36
just a quicky...

are these suitable for my gti?

need a set soonish cos where im about to work is should i say... pikey land!!
lol
cheers all!

edit - link helps, lol -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alloy-Wheel-Locking-Bolts-VW-POLO-GOLF-MK1-MK2-MK3_W0QQitemZ260502229664QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET?hash=item3ca72492a0
Title: Re: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: rubjonny on 26 January 2010, 16:53
nope cos 5 stud has different thread pitch to 4 stud, you want M14X1.5. Thread is 27mm long, though some aftermarket wheels require longer bolts. oh and check the the seats in the bolt holes, VAG wheels generally have ball seating, aftermarket are tapered
Title: Re: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: robz on 26 January 2010, 17:04
bugger,
nightmare....
well ya can see what wheels i have,
sivdubgti sold me some but they were too small but were long enough...
didnt realise that the 4 stud were thinner :(
any particular place that do them??
ebay is crap for gti ones yet have thousands of 4 stud types :)
cheers for the advice!
Title: Re: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: robz on 26 January 2010, 17:06
these the buggers :D
Title: Re: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: robz on 26 January 2010, 21:38
could someone just confirm that those in the second link are the right ones please :)
Title: Re: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: Christo77 on 26 January 2010, 21:52
I ordered a set from Speedshack, the three pin type, comes with steel caps and a plastic puller.  The chap there knows his stuff and very helpful.

Christo
Title: Re: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: robz on 26 January 2010, 21:59
how much did you pay....
link??
cheers m8
Title: Re: locking wheel nuts... right ones???
Post by: Christo77 on 26 January 2010, 22:22
Hi, was just looking for the box to give you more details, can't find it, typical eh..
I think i payed about £27 plus postage, don't quote me on it though..

http://www.speedshack.co.uk/Wheelnuts.htm (http://www.speedshack.co.uk/Wheelnuts.htm)


Christo