Locking wheel nuts

[rmoconnor41]

Morning

The guys at the BMW specialists said the locking wheel nuts need replacing on my Z.

Lots on eBay.

However where would you suggest I purchase a good set?

Thanks

 

[Paul Rice]

Personally don't bother anymore with locking wheel nuts, bit like stereos unless the wheels are really special not worth nicking.

 

[rmoconnor41]

 

[Paul Rice]

I have these with spacers so difficult to get locking nuts long enough. Not really worried more chance of someone nicking the Cat that the wheels

 

[rmoconnor41]

Thanks

 

[t-tony]

Like Paul said, when was the last time you saw a car up on bricks? Last time I saw it was early 1997.

Tony.

 

[Zag2]

Just replace them with normal nuts.

 

[AntStark]

Its a bit dodgy round your area Richard ... I have some brand new Febi ones..unused still in the packet if you fancy them. I am not going to use them now I have rear spacers

 

[Paul Rice]

Love the plastic covers i have on mine, new wheel studs look rusty after a few days.

NATUCE 20PCS Nut Caps, 17mm Wheel Nut Cap Universal Tyre Nut Covers, Nut Covers Universal 17mm Car Wheel Nut Bolt Covers Locking Caps, Car Nut Cap Set with Removal Tool Set for Cars, Black : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

NATUCE 20PCS Nut Caps, 17mm Wheel Nut Cap Universal Tyre Nut Covers, Nut Covers Universal 17mm Car Wheel Nut Bolt Covers Locking Caps, Car Nut Cap Set with Removal Tool Set for Cars, Black : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[t-tony]

I use the VAG style caps as they take paint well and fill the holes.

Tony.

 

[Nodzed]

Personally I'd throw them in the bin, nothing but a pain in the arse. No one is going to pinch your wheels these days unless you have an expensive set of after market wheels or a lovely set of Alpina Dynamics, if you do have the Alpina Dynamics let me know your location

 

[Je55rfc]

Ebay item No:

154412943895.

4 off with key for £12.99

 

[AntStark]

...or you can have these for nowt......i'll drop them off next time I am passing by

 

[137699]

As others have said, wheels don't get stolen anymore.
However the bolts can get damaged, the key can get damaged or lost...

Locking bolts are way more hassle than they're worth - just replace with standard ones.

 

[milsford]

My wheels have normal nuts also.

 

[t-tony]

I lost the lockers when I fitted spacers. I fitted VW style nut/bolt covers and painted them to match the wheel colour. You can't tell if locking bolts are fitted or not. These covers take paint well and are circa £4.00 (for 20) on eBay.

Tony.

ps. I have a silver set for my Winter wheels too.