MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Gene Hunt on May 15, 2009, 12:33:24 pm
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Just a quick one.I'm after a set of BBS ch replica's that are on ebay,seller says they come with replacment ''chrome'' bolts.A mate had a set of replica alloys & used the bols that came with the wheels & by the end of the first winter they were a rusted mess.
My question is with the replica alloys could i use the ''standard vw wheel bolts ?.The off set on the replica wheels are the same as the factory rims.Thanks in advance. :happy2: :wink:
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Just a quick one.I'm after a set of BBS ch replica's that are on ebay,seller says they come with replacment ''chrome'' bolts.A mate had a set of replica alloys & used the bols that came with the wheels & by the end of the first winter they were a rusted mess.
My question is with the replica alloys could i use the ''standard vw wheel bolts ?.The off set on the replica wheels are the same as the factory rims.Thanks in advance. :happy2: :wink:
You need to make sure that the replica wheels are a radius seat and not a 60 degree taper. as long as they are radius then you will be A OK :happy2: If not, i can get hold of black bolts (anodised) that last plenty long enough
Ben
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Ben thanks mate,how would i check if there a radius seat & not a 60 degree taper, as the seller ?. Will be in toch if i need some,thanks again.
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Ben thanks mate,how would i check if there a radius seat & not a 60 degree taper, as the seller ?. Will be in toch if i need some,thanks again.
Just compare them to your original bolts, you will be able to tell the difference. I think savechip put the original bolts in with his devil wheels and one of his passenger side wheels overtook him as he was driving down the road. :chicken:
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Not recomended then :scared:.Just out if interest how much do you charge for the bolts please.I would need 12 due to 4 locking nuts etc. Thanks again.
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Not 100% sure on the cost, wont be much away from £15 for 12 (sure you dont need 16 for a 5 stud car with locks??
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Thanks Ben :happy2: stupied me i forgot they were 5 stud wheels. :signLOL: :innocent:
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Not 100% sure on the cost, wont be much away from £15 for 12 (sure you dont need 16 for a 5 stud car with locks??
............. Ben,sent an email to the seller & they are a 60 degree taper fit.
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So you will need some new bolts, drop me a PM and i will send you a price and a pic of the bolts i can do :happy2:
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I think we need to make a thread up about this and make it a sticky somewhere, i am sure we are going to get a few people who just wont realize that you need to change the bolts as well, with some applications. :chicken:
Aftermarket wheels are going to become more common as the price of the MK 5 comes down.
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I think we need to make a thread up about this and make it a sticky somewhere, i am sure we are going to get a few people who just wont realize that you need to change the bolts as well, with some applications. :chicken:
Aftermarket wheels are going to become more common as the price of the MK 5 comes down.
..........great idea.
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So you will need some new bolts, drop me a PM and i will send you a price and a pic of the bolts i can do :happy2:
.........pm sent thanks.