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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: LowlifeDubber on 13 December 2011, 13:27
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Now then,im just about to get some non oe wheels for her mk4 1.6 16v.
Just wondering if i need to buy some new wheel bolts as they could be a different taper?
She currently has standard vag 15" factory alloys on.
Can i use these or do i need some new ones or is it wheel dependant?
Cheers lads.
Gaz
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sure someone on here will know for sure but when i had my 1.4 i bought some rs8 alloys and my wheel bolts were too short and the wheels rubbed on calipers so needed spacers and had to order some longer bolts one from a parts shop, the wheels came of a gti which they fit fine without the spacers :sad: so i dont think there all the same
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All / most aftermarket alloys are different taper bolts to standard so yes you will need different bolts.
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Aren't OE tapered and aftermarket radius?
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No OE is radius and aftermarket is Tapered. Jap stuff is usually tuner bolts
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Thats what i meant :grin:
:rolleyes: :embarassed:
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Cheers lads,so i need a tapered bolt set then :)
Im guessing i will have to get a new locking wheel nut set too then :angry:
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Id fire off an email to the seller before you buy to find out what bolts are required. Mine are aftermarket but use radius bolts
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Well he's moved in round the corner from me and he has lost the key to his lockers so I've got to buzz them off for him so when I do I think I will just steal his bolts and buy a new mcguard set of lockers.
I will make sure they are tapered bolts 1st though lol