Locking Wheel Nuts

[Jamie89]

Im guessing there is no real difference between other sets but what would you suggest are the best sets out there please? Cheers!

[jasonwellwicked]

Lol kinda wrong section, but i couldnt remember where I originally posted this, anyway, scan this through and this should help you!!

Rather dull, but I hope it helps someone!

To save people stealing your nice new shiny alloys that you've just put on your car, the idea is to buy locking wheel bolts. They usually have a distinct design pattern on the head of the bolt, which requires a specific locking key in order to undo the bolt.

By purchasing a set (typically 4 bolts) you put one locking bolt on each wheel in exchange for the standard saxo ones in order to improve the security of the wheel. Prices vary, the typical range extending from: £5 upto around £47.

The reason behind this being a) save people stealing you alloys + tyres (which is annoying) and b) save the possible nasty costs of; brake, suspension, exhaust, engine, gearbox, and bodywork damage, once your car has been dropped onto the ground with the wheels removed.

As with everything there are different design types for the head of the bolt, some with more 'secure' designs than others. A basic summary is to try to stick to more complex imbedded paterns such as:
As these are harder for thieves to replicate. The better manufacturers seem to be Mcgard and Evo mk 5, again due to there complex design types - taking the Evo mk 5 as an example, it takes up to 20mins per wheel to remove the bolts, in which time ALOT of noise will have been made. Other manufacturers fall foul of quiet attempts to sneak the bolt off, which is something to be wary of.

When looking at the saxo's the bolt type neccesary is a thread of: 12mm x 1.25

The only differential is now between whether the bolts are to be used on a 'standard' steel wheel: for which the tread length is 25.4mm
Alternatively for aftermarket alloys: tread length is 33mm

A full review article on different manufacturers can be found on:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...el_bolts.html#

The technical information quoted (supported by additional sources) was found on:http://www.incarshop.co.uk/acatalog/...and_Bolts.html

For further technical support check out: http://www.mcgard.com/custserv/tech_support.asp

Before someone asks, no I do not have shares in Mcgard lol!

Again hopes this helps

Jase

[Chuffy]

I got mine new from citroen.
£20 I think.