Locking wheel nuts

MT · Post by MT » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:01 pm

Anyone got any do's/don'ts and recommendations for locking wheel nuts? I need to get a set suitable for steelies, and another for Fuch's.

Anything better than Porsche Classic set 993.361.057.00? Seems they're about £40 a set

Thanks
Mick

grannysmith · Post by **grannysmith** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:22 pm

Hi Mick
Porsche' own will be good for the fuch's. They aren't dear but are a cap nut so I guess won't do for steel's. Can't offer any advice for those.

grannysmith · Post by **grannysmith** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:46 pm

Sorry Mick I obviously didn't read your whole post before jumping to answer. Can I ask why you want better than the Porsche ones? I have a set of those and if its that they're not concidered too secure I might be wanting to upgrade too.

MT · Post by MT » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:44 pm

Sorry not to be clear, but I'm not saying I need more than the Porsche ones, just wanted to know if anyone had found any better options, especially as I believe the Porsche ones are really just for the alloys as I understand.

I've found it is always good to ask on here before making any purchase decision you're not fully sure of!

Mick

Jasper · Post by **Jasper** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:04 pm

I got some on ebay for my F10 BMW after the BMW master socket broke, I think they cost £8.99 new for a set of 4.
I can dig out the ebay link if you would like ?

Post by **Miggs** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:43 pm

to be fair locking bolts etc are a waste of time as anyone can walk into halfords and the like and get a locking wheel nut remover tool

DeRRis · Post by **DeRRis** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:55 pm

The only time when locking wheelnuts work is when you have a flat and can't find the key!

neilbardsley · Post by **neilbardsley** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:33 pm

DeRRis wrote:The only time when locking wheelnuts work is when you have a flat and can't find the key!

Bruce M · Post by **Bruce M** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:15 pm

Nothing worse than if one goes pop. I spent half a day removing one that shattered (the outer collar is cast I think). They offer pretty limited protection..... except when they break

DeRRis · Post by **DeRRis** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:38 pm

Also if you really want Locking wheelnuts in my opinion you need to go with an OEM set. Bit strange to have 4 lightweight nuts and one heavy steel one.

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