MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Joshy on February 09, 2014, 10:15:41 am

Title: Wheel bolts
Post by: Joshy on February 09, 2014, 10:15:41 am: This is going to seen like a very stupid question. In fact no, it IS a stupid question but unfortunately i need to ask.
The wheel bolts on my car look like this:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3723%2F12404777365_b06409bfe3_z.jpg&hash=906cdc56de113d867f4a9327262f00f7ac6ec347)

To me they look like i need a torx bit to undo them. I'm used to using a 17mm socket on my old car so im just very confused.
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: v4rley on February 09, 2014, 10:28:49 am: :signLOL:

There just caps covering the 17mm bolts! There is a proper tool to remove them, could be in with your spare tyre?

Check this link for more info

http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/vw_wheel_nut_cap_removal.shtml
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: Joshy on February 09, 2014, 10:30:58 am: AHAH! I feel really really stupid now :scared:

Thanks for the reply! Appreciate the quick response.
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: championv6 on February 09, 2014, 10:32:36 am: Yeah cover caps pal
If u have not got the right tool in your boot to pop them out
You can gently use a set of pliers to remove them
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: Joshy on February 09, 2014, 10:34:31 am: Quote from: championv6 on February 09, 2014, 10:32:36 am
Yeah cover caps pal
If u have not got the right tool in your boot to pop them out
You can gently use a set of pliers to remove them
I think i do have the tool in the boot :) I dont need to take my wheels off yet, but since i only got the car friday im trying to learn as much as possible about the car!
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: v4rley on February 09, 2014, 11:54:58 am: No worries made me chuckle!! :grin:

Haven't got cap on mine, but something I'm considering!
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: championv6 on February 09, 2014, 11:58:35 am: Quote from: v4rley on February 09, 2014, 11:54:58 am
No worries made me chuckle!! :grin:

Haven't got cap on mine, but something I'm considering!
Safety first...
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: Joshy on February 18, 2014, 04:56:02 pm: Thought i'd bump this thread as i've got more problems/questions.

After having a new tyre fitted today, i realised i didn't have any locking wheel nuts on the rear wheels. Went to the fronts and took off the caps. Both front wheels have the locking wheel nuts, but i dont have a bloody key for them!! I'm going to order some aftermarket wheel nuts off ebay later on

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHEEL-LOCK-BOLTS-FOR-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-Mk4-Mk5-Mk6-LOCKING-NUTS-6R-/321043468994?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&fits=Plat_Gen%3AMK+V%7CModel%3AGolf&hash=item4abfae92c2

Probably will get them, or some others but the correct specs are M14 x 1.5 with a radius/ball seat. The threads are 28mm long, correct?

Other than that, does any one in sheffield have a key, or think they have a key i can use for these locking wheel nuts when my new bolts arrive?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7359%2F12615999063_53951d9860_z.jpg&hash=6cb0601f66919165507560f93e5625bb3c7f1923)

EDIT: Just found this on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-New-Volkswagen-Audi-Skoda-Seat-Locking-Wheel-bolt-Key-Code-000-10-Spline-/151230879408?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item23361016b0 i think its what i need :happy2:
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: will88 on March 06, 2014, 02:01:36 pm: It just look like a spline drive. With a decent set of spline sets you will hopefully find one that fits. I have the tools here but unfortunately I'm a little far away from you but I'm sure someone in sheffield should be able to lend you.
Title: Re: Wheel bolts
Post by: Joshy on March 06, 2014, 02:05:34 pm: I bought a spline bolt from eBay, it fits :) but thank you for the reply, appreciate the effort.