3 Nuts....?! WTF!

1. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

   #1 20th July 2006, 23:25

   First post here Schweet..
   
   Anyway yeah..
   Lowdown- Basicaly I'm not drivin yet (17 in September) but I'm still doin my research n stuff on my Saxo my mums just got me from some old geezer up the road who's one foot in the grave *Shrugs*
   Ya know what it's like, at first you say you'll get the biggest jap style kit goin and shit, then when you think bout it you kindda flaot to earth and realise you'll get a shitty lookin thing lol So I was checkin out my motor earlier on, cleanin it n shit. Then outta curiosity I checked out the wheels to write down the size and stuff, then I notice some weird shit... My Saxo has 3 wheel nuts?! Like what the fuck mate..!
   
   I dunno the exact details, but it's a '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo, if that helps. Guessin they're all like that? Since we all got Saxo's here, I was wonderin, who have you guys gotten round this crap problem? I had a look for 3 nut rims since I now can't get those Asia Tec ones I was bout to get! Got any links to decent online/shops that stock decent 3 nutted rims?
   
   Cheers guys N if I've broken any rules by like swearin or that, slap my wrists a few times =]
2. Hannah Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Brighton Posts: 6497 Stannah Stairlift

   #2 20th July 2006, 23:27

   they got loads of 3 wheel nuts on ebay! some decent ones too... dunno if that helps? lol
3. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

   #3 20th July 2006, 23:35

   Well it does kindda, and kindda not.. Considerin I'm lookin there right now I'm not too sure if those 3 nuts could fit into a multi nutted rim though?
4. Hannah Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Brighton Posts: 6497 Stannah Stairlift

   #4 20th July 2006, 23:38

   not got a foggies! now uve lost me! im such a girl!
5. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

   #5 20th July 2006, 23:38

   they won't fit into multi stud, but there is plenty of 3 stud alloys, also you can convert to four stud easy anough, just need the running gear of a four stud saxo running gear
6. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

   #6 20th July 2006, 23:44

   3 nut rims I've found on eBay that aren't totaly shite-
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/saxo-pug106-3-...QQcmdZViewItem
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-alloy-wheel...QQcmdZViewItem
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-Dare-X90-Al...QQcmdZViewItem <--Looks fake and cheep but added anyway..
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16-R11-ALLOY-W...ZViewItem#info
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-Citroen-Sax...QQcmdZViewItem
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-Citroen-Sax...QQcmdZViewItem
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-106-Ci...QQcmdZViewItem
   
   
   ..Aaaaaand I got a bit bored..
   Anyone found any?
7. lynchy_1984 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 427

   #7 20th July 2006, 23:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by YM03 they won't fit into multi stud, but there is plenty of 3 stud alloys, also you can convert to four stud easy anough, just need the running gear of a four stud saxo running gear

   What you mean running gear?
8. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

   #8 20th July 2006, 23:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by YM03 they won't fit into multi stud, but there is plenty of 3 stud alloys, also you can convert to four stud easy anough, just need the running gear of a four stud saxo running gear

   You mean like change the full wheel bit the nuts are on to a 4 nut Saxo version?
   I'm not the best with car mechanics but stylin's my thing xD
9. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

   #9 20th July 2006, 23:47

   3rd one from bottom toora multi spoke look the best there imoa
10. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

    #10 20th July 2006, 23:51

    rear axle, front struts drive shafts, and all neede stuff, gives you alot more options
    
    theres also a stud converter, changes it to four stud, but I'm not keen on them
11. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

    #11 20th July 2006, 23:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by YM03 3rd one from bottom toora multi spoke look the best there imoa

    Kindda thinkin that myself but I'm not a big fan of white rims..
    
    Cheers for the help guys. I thought this place would have been a bit worse than this to be honest o; Like, quieter... But yeah I'm needin some sleep, work tomorrow..
    Catch ya later people n thanks again..
    
    Keep those replies comin though :Y:
12. RcH Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2006 Leicester Posts: 143 RenaultSport 172 Cup

    #12 20th July 2006, 23:58

    3 stud alloys are pretty rare because not many cars have them. out of the alloys above the tooras are the only ones id go for mate the rest of them arnt very nice imo
13. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #13 21st July 2006, 00:13

    I think only some base model saxos and pug 106's have 3 studs, out of all cars lol. Those tooras look quality, if you dont like the colour then get em resprayed? Alot cheaper than converting the axles etc
14. Ax_beefy Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cannock Posts: 973 Citroen AX VTS

    #14 21st July 2006, 00:49

    Base model saxo's and all AX's bar the GTi.... the problem I find with 3stud is the choice of brakes is limited.... I have compomotive mo's... and love em!.... You could buy hubcentric adapters but there about the price of a full four stud suspension upgrade and I happen to be very scetical with regards to the safety of such a modification
15. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

    #15 21st July 2006, 08:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PosiWestcoast I think only some base model saxos and pug 106's have 3 studs, out of all cars lol. Those tooras look quality, if you dont like the colour then get em resprayed? Alot cheaper than converting the axles etc

    I think that's what I'm gonna do after a bit of thought. Not within the month though lol, I'm still plannin and savin right now.
    
    Hmm.. I wanna fit new brake pads before I get new rims on cause I hate seein fancy rims with a crack load o rust behind it on other motors! So the brake pads are gonan be difficult too thanks to the 3 nuts then?
16. Chris_T Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Wales Posts: 237

    #16 21st July 2006, 10:44

    I really like these for the money
    
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-106-Ci...QQcmdZViewItem
    
    My saxo is the same as well btw. 1.1i mk1
17. Ax_beefy Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cannock Posts: 973 Citroen AX VTS

    #17 21st July 2006, 11:53

    brake pads and discs are easy to do, you're just limited as far as performance components go
18. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #18 21st July 2006, 13:59

    Me no like those alloys personally, but it be your car!
19. Connor_scotland Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2006 Inverness - Scotland Posts: 8294 4th Impreza of the year - 391bhp - Audi S4 Avant,

    #19 21st July 2006, 14:20

    3 stud sucks balls lol
    convert to 4 stud mate
    
    im still running 3 studs until i get my finger out and convert it
20. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #20 21st July 2006, 15:50

    Yep 3stud is a pain in the arse, its not the end of the world though, if you hunt around there are brakes out there to upgrade to and enough alloys to choose from. Im coping ok with mine so far.
21. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

    #21 21st July 2006, 18:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Chris_T I really like these for the money http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-106-Ci...QQcmdZViewItem My saxo is the same as well btw. 1.1i mk1

    Yeah they're hot but I hate how chunky the tires look lol.. Thin spokes on a thick rubber :thumbdown: I'm just like that though..
22. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #22 21st July 2006, 18:45

    I converted mine to 4 stud for 170 quid
23. spaniel7881 L-plater Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 61

    #23 21st July 2006, 19:08

    just bought these for my 3 stud 195/45/15 tyres upgraded to toyo t1http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...EWA%3APIC&rd=1 what do you think ??
24. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

    #24 21st July 2006, 19:15

    Ooh, they're hot.. Not too bad lookin although I'm not big on the simple 5 star like rims.
    Um.. Did you know those rims in the picture are 4 nut even though it says it'll fit a 4 nut? Sounds weird to me..
25. spaniel7881 L-plater Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 61

    #25 21st July 2006, 19:20

    yes ive ordered 3 stud direct from website
26. BigRemo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Scotland, Fife... Posts: 135 '98 1.1i Mk1 Saxo

    #26 21st July 2006, 20:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by spaniel7881 yes ive ordered 3 stud direct from website

    what site n what rims?
27. spaniel7881 L-plater Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 61

    #27 21st July 2006, 20:47

    www.wheelsworldwide.co.uk i phoned up and got these rims 3 stud http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...EWA%3APIC&rd=1 but upgraded tyres to toyo
28. Ax_beefy Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cannock Posts: 973 Citroen AX VTS

    #28 21st July 2006, 23:55

    Those rims are nice man..... although I'll take compomotive MO's anyday!.... and as for brake choices some modification is usually needed on 3stud models