TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
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Has anyone found some decent aftermarket wheel bolts to replace the crap oem ones?
I see Febi make some, as well as a couple of other manufacturers but their nearly £10 each!!
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 23rd Dec 2023 10:00 pm |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
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Lots of threads on this if you do a search… go for solid ones if you change them and throw away the locking wheel nuts ! I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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| 23rd Dec 2023 10:06 pm |
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TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 75
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Hi Nigel,
Thanks for the reply. I have searched but nothing directly came up, which surprised me. I'll look through the threads that do come up in greater detail.
Locking wheel nuts are a waste of time these days, not sure anybody steals wheels off a car anymore? Certainly not in rural Lincolnshire, anyway!
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| 24th Dec 2023 9:01 am |
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nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
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I bought these for mine.. not cheap but not the most expensive, do the job and the paint has lasted ok so far.. just check the finish in them when/if you get them as the seller is happy to replace marked or defective ones
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303887069761?mk...media=COPY I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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| 24th Dec 2023 9:17 am |
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TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 75
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Cheers for the link, I do fancy some black ones; less conspicuous against the black wheels.
I found these however, which whilst silver fit my budget a tad better and look solid. 22mm been the give away, as opposed to 23 on the horrid OEM ones.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374440759036?mk...media=COPY
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| 24th Dec 2023 9:45 am |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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http://www.wrington.co.uk/
Not cheap. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 24th Dec 2023 10:03 am |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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It’s cheaper (or more cost effective) to buy a new set of nuts every time they swell, unfortunately. 
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| 24th Dec 2023 3:15 pm |
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TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 75
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I'd rather pay a bit more for a set that don't frustrate the crap out of me everytime I want to take a wheel bolt off to be honest! I'm sure there's a reason for their design, but I can't think why they'd design them with a cap that's soft, swells and makes them unusable!
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| 30th Dec 2023 9:59 pm |
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eightfoot
Member Since: 12 Apr 2015
Location: sunny essex
Posts: 814
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what socket are you using 6 or 12 point please excuse any grammer/punctuation mistakes,i'm thick,thankyou
current vehicles 2005 d3 2013 d4
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| 31st Dec 2023 8:54 am |
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TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 75
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They're 6 point.
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| 14th Jan 2024 8:37 pm |
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Carl and Petra
Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Hautes Pyrenees
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I just bought a whole set off ebay. Cheap enough and when they start to swell i will replace them. Two or three sets will outlast the car, financially a better option then the expensive super duper ones everyone raves about.
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| 14th Jan 2024 9:06 pm |
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Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
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I've also just bought a full set. Single piece, black steel from Amazon for about £40 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09SZ5WD53?psc...ct_details. Too soon to say whether they are any good, but they look and feel like decent quality. Cheap enough to replace again if they don't last and at least they shouldn't swell and cause problems. Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
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| 15th Jan 2024 6:39 am |
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TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 75
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Worth a punt for £40! Slight concern with rust on a couple of reviews but so long as they don't swell, I can live with a little bit of rust. Top of the list for next months vehicle maintenance budget!
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| 15th Jan 2024 10:57 am |
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Worms
Member Since: 24 Sep 2023
Location: Highlands
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Yes, you get what you pay for! I don't expect the black coating to last on them and I wouldn't be surprised if the rust started once the coating has gone. Also they are 22mm, rather than the OEM 23mm, so the factory-supplied wheel wrench won't work, if that is what you normally keep in the car. Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel
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| 15th Jan 2024 11:54 am |
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TheGreenMachine
Member Since: 05 Nov 2023
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 75
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Just bought a set l. Will report back on them soon.
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