highsider Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 I'm sure this has been asked before... My wheel bolts are very rusty - so a new set would be good (plus the locking/security bolts). Any recommendations for 16 bolts and 4 security bolts - chrome or stainless. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_johnson Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 I recent replaced mine for a set of DesignTek wheel bolts which included a set of locking wheel nuts also. They’ve been on the car for about a month and I have no complaints, they also allow for spacers up to 7mm which is handy. https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod5349/Wheel-Bolts-and-Locking-Bolts-Kit-Stainless-Porsche-986-996-997/ NIck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 +1 for Designtek. Bought a used set from a forum member last year...big improvement on my rusty old ones which i'm saving for winter use only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Tech World Direct on eBay. On my car since 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Locking bolts considered more trouble than they are worth, many here have removed them. Flat battery is common, can’t get into car, need to remove wheel to pull emergency cable...but bolt key is in car! When was the last time you heard of alloys being stolen? otherwise make sure you get exactly the right seat for your wheels, there are various. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 i just g clamped my drill to the bench with a nylon wheel on it quick clean a bit zinc primer and bit of silver job done and they look great sure if i get 2 years out of them they will be grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highsider Posted June 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks All. I bought some bolts from Tech World Direct... plus a Charge-o-mat tickle charger as I don't use the car that often and paranoid the battery will go flat... eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiPie Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Small tin of hammerite smooth silver £7.99, some metal light grade sand paper, a small airfix brush and a bit of patience. Maybe not as perfect as replacements but 100% better than the previous rusty mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, highsider said: Charge-o-mat tickle charger . Giggle snigger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highsider Posted June 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 2 hours ago, highsider said: Why? He's tickled pink.......or should that be orange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 20 hours ago, mattomg said: E bay, £7.99 delivered I tried those, waste of time, nightmare to get off, binned them in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, the baron said: I tried those, waste of time, nightmare to get off, binned them in the end. I had some and the chrome finish peeled off after a while. Got some new bolts so keep the covers for winter when i use the old bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bez 858 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I put the chrome covers on mine, looked fab. Covered my rusty bolts. Left them on for the scrap man though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 13 hours ago, mattomg said: So they've been on for 3 months & still shine, can be removed using the plastic remover supplied & cost £8.00 Where's the problem ? After a while for what ever reason the plastic covers became very difficult to remove(I think they shrink or there’s a retraction with the metal and plastic and it bonds together), the plastic gizmo was useless especially on the rears, the only way to remove was with a pair of pliers which ended up cracking and breaking the caps, this happened on the side of the road when i had a flat tyre, very frustrating, I also paid £20 for the caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I’ve had loads of sets of those covers in various colours. The cheaper ones are a bit useless, I found some good ones for £15, bin the removal tool and buy a Audi Vw one off eBay so much better even on the rears. The chrome covers are the tightest fitting and if you’re bolts are very rusty, it may be an idea to remove them and rub them down a bit with some sandpaper. My favourite finish was the smoked chrome looks very classy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headless Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I've just bought a cheap set off of ebay to go with my new alloys being refurbed as the nuts look awful, but they don't fit well, they slide off, so would'nt last 2 minutes when driven, just put them on for this piccy, but ordered a better set that looks like it has the strakes inside that will make sure they stick to the nuts, the cheaper ones don't have anything inside to grip the nuts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattomg Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 so long as you buy the right size, they stay on. Whatever for eight quid you can't go wrong unless you are unable to remove them.............which I haven't found but will look into the Audi tool for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 19 hours ago, mattomg said: So they've been on for 3 months & still shine, can be removed using the plastic remover supplied & cost £8.00 Where's the problem ? No problem here We had them fitted to our Box for 11 years, got many a compliment regarding the state of my nuts. NEVER had any issues removing them, or wheels for that matter as I always grease me hubs etc. as a service item. Maybe that is another advantage of doing the servicing as DIY or getting the likes of Revolution to ACTUALLY do a service!! Here is a pic in case anyone has forgotten what our wheels look like (cover at the 12:00 position was a dremmelled smaller cap to fit the locking nut before I removed the POS's). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I’ve had loads of sets of those covers in various colours. The cheaper ones are a bit useless, I found some good ones for £15, bin the removal tool and buy a Audi Vw one off eBay so much better even on the rears. The chrome covers are the tightest fitting and if you’re bolts are very rusty, it may be an idea to remove them and rub them down a bit with some sandpaper. My favourite finish was the smoked chrome looks very classy ? Smoked Chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 7 hours ago, EXY said: No problem here We had them fitted to our Box for 11 years, got many a compliment regarding the state of my nuts. NEVER had any issues removing them, or wheels for that matter as I always grease me hubs etc. as a service item. Maybe that is another advantage of doing the servicing as DIY or getting the likes of Revolution to ACTUALLY do a service!! Here is a pic in case anyone has forgotten what our wheels look like (cover at the 12:00 position was a dremmelled smaller cap to fit the locking nut before I removed the POS's). Those wheels ARE the nuts! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattomg Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 On 7/8/2018 at 8:26 PM, Sazzy said: Those wheels ARE the nuts! ??? What finish is this ? It looks so much better than stock chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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