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MikeH
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4th Aug 03 at 02:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Do alloy wheels need special wheel nuts?

Or can i use the ones that are fixing my steelies to my car right now?

I've just heard people on other forums saying about wheels falling off and shit!
r8cr
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4th Aug 03 at 06:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

you may need longer nuts than the ones you have now. Also, depending on the age of your car, you might rather some nice new shiny ones to replace your rusty ones.

Why not get locking nuts, saves some sh*te nickin your alloys!!
r8cr
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4th Aug 03 at 06:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Also watch out if you get ones that are too big, they may foul something important like the braking system!
carnoisseurcraig
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4th Aug 03 at 10:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ul need new nuts as most alloy nuts/bolts come with a 60 degree seating.

Ur steelie nuts may not fit.
DangerousDave16v
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4th Aug 03 at 11:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

a guy in a garage once told me that steel nuts will corrode the alloy,and could eventually weld the wheel to the bolts
MikeH
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4th Aug 03 at 11:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Where can i buy them, somewhere like halfords?

How much will they cost me?
carnoisseurcraig
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4th Aug 03 at 11:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i can do ya them.

What kinda wheels ya got. i can post em direct from the supplier.

2 quid a nut.
MikeH
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4th Aug 03 at 12:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Sounds like a good deal.

I haven't got them just yet but all being well they would be for 14" gsi wheels.

Would be good to get them quick so i can fit my wheels as soon as i get them.
MikeH
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4th Aug 03 at 13:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Found this site, but which size will i need for gsi wheels?

http://www.trackstore.co.uk/wstuds.html
TOMAS
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4th Aug 03 at 13:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Yep if the bolts are too long they potrude to far into the rear drum and ouch! Yes the seating or 'taper' of the nut is usually different for alloys, could possibly damage the alloy with the wrong taper and they are more likely to come loose!
and-m
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4th Aug 03 at 13:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by MikeH
Found this site, but which size will i need for gsi wheels?

http://www.trackstore.co.uk/wstuds.html


Just go to your local Vauxhall parts dealer.
MikeH
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4th Aug 03 at 13:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Most probably get ripped off from a vauxhall dealer!
and-m
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4th Aug 03 at 13:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

For bolts they will be cheapish

 
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