can i use standard wheel bolts?

1. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

   #1 4th February 2009, 21:37

   i just went and picked up a set of 5 205 gti alloys with four brand new tyres on them for 120 quid bargin! ive put them on with the standard wheel bolts and they seem fine, i went for a drive and checked them wen i got back and they were still all good.
   but do u reckon i will need other wheel bolts or will the standard ones be alright??
2. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

   #2 4th February 2009, 21:38

   standards should be fine mate
3. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #3 4th February 2009, 21:38

   as in steelie tapered bolts
   
   i would buy new bolts if i were you
   
   if there flat style off like a vtr wheel youll be ok
4. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

   #4 4th February 2009, 21:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Alex-VTS as in steelie tapered bolts i would buy new bolts if i were you if there flat style off like a vtr wheel youll be ok

   yeah there steelie tapered bolts
   doyou think they will be ok for the time being or should i take the wheels off?
5. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #5 4th February 2009, 21:46

   You shouldnt run tapered bolts on wheels designed for flat faced bolts
6. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

   #6 4th February 2009, 21:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan You shouldnt run tapered bolts on wheels designed for flat faced bolts

   ok cool cool i didnt even realise they were different lol
   whats the difference does it just make the wheel bolts sit better or somthing?
7. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #7 4th February 2009, 21:53

   its a different fitment in the wheel
   with tapers in a flat setup (like you did) you have a very tiny amount of contact between the bolt and the wheel
   it means they can work loose very easliy and thats a bad thing
   get flat bolts mate
8. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #8 4th February 2009, 21:59

   the odd one is okay but not the whole lot
9. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

   #9 4th February 2009, 22:08

   ok cheers after a quick photo ill b taking them off in the morning then
10. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

    #10 4th February 2009, 22:11

    o yer and anyone know how much flat ones would cost guessing if i buy vtr ones itll b alright?
11. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

    #11 4th February 2009, 22:11

    hmm this info is interesting as i know someone using these wheels with the standard bolts, maybe i should mention this to him lol
12. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #12 4th February 2009, 22:13

    it depends which standard bolts he has berg
    if he has ones for citroen alloys (the flat type) he will be ok
13. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

    #13 4th February 2009, 22:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy o yer and anyone know how much flat ones would cost guessing if i buy vtr ones itll b alright?

    vtr bolts i got were £2 each from citroen
14. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

    #14 4th February 2009, 22:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chris_furio vtr bolts i got were £2 each from citroen

    cheers buddy ill go down there tomorro
15. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

    #15 4th February 2009, 22:21

    just make sure you get the right ones! i think a thread on what wheel bolts you need for what should be made a sticky because it is always being brought up!
16. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

    #16 4th February 2009, 22:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chris_furio just make sure you get the right ones! i think a thread on what wheel bolts you need for what should be made a sticky because it is always being brought up!

    if i ask for vtr wheels bolts will that b ok?
17. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

    #17 4th February 2009, 22:34

    well thats what i asked for and the useless c*nts in there brought out the wrong ones 3 times, then finally brought out the right ones, but the bloke was still trying to convince they wernt the right ones even though i new they were! just make sure they look like this
    
    

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18. ccciiiiinnnnnnddddyyyy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 newbury Posts: 159 1.1 saxo desire

    #18 4th February 2009, 22:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chris_furio well thats what i asked for and the useless c*nts in there brought out the wrong ones 3 times, then finally brought out the right ones, but the bloke was still trying to convince they wernt the right ones even though i new they were! just make sure they look like this

    cheers mate your a star hopefully i can get them tomorro then!