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15th April 2012, 19:42 | #1 |
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Wheel Nuts
Have just purchased replacement wheel nuts, but they are different to originals !
Which is correct, the new nuts have a radius seat which fit the original alloys, but the old are tapered and look original with locking nut! Photo shows the difference, advice please! Last edited by MrMoffat; 15th April 2012 at 19:44.. |
15th April 2012, 20:24 | #2 |
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mine had alloys from factory and i have the taperd ones ... not sure why you have radius ones sold to you
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15th April 2012, 20:32 | #3 |
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There seem to be both types depending which alloys you have. The ones you have bought are not the right ones so send them back!
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Not seen a 75 / ZT with radius bolts?
Mine uses the "taper" style. |
16th April 2012, 07:41 | #5 |
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16th April 2012, 08:02 | #6 |
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I saw that listing too and it got me wondering...however when I checked my own bolts, they were clearly tapered, not rounded. I also posted a query on here - if you look back a couple of weeks or so you should find it and the responses it brought.
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There should be 2 types. The tapered design that are used to -fit into- the alloy holes and a flatter design for steel rims. The steel rims are a lot thinner than alloys and donīt need to be tappered. This isnīt a MGR thing, itīs universal. As alloys have taken over from steel rims, you donīt see the -non tappered- ones very often. All older cars have the non-tapered version or should do. The tapered ones look a bit odd on steel rims
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Many thanks for all the advice, bolts to be returned and I have sourced the correct tapered ones.
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i just got some longer ones to go on my new subaru alloys from halfrauds only to get home and find they are the tuner style .... same thread right length right taper pitch, alot cheaper than fleebay aswell but not sure if they will look right
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