Locking Wheel Bolt recommendation
- Thread starter Neilson
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@Loz @Dellmassive thanks for your help. I'll get myself one of those breaker bars - and now for some daft questions (I'm no mechanic!). A quick google reveals breaker bars come in various lengths, some are adjustable in length and a choice of 1/2" or 3/8" (which I think refers to the socket interface thingy??!). Which means I'll also need to get a socket, so:
Breaker bar length 750mm+?
Fixed length better than adjustable?
1/2" or 3/8"
Size of socket needed? Standard or deep? Is an impact socket better?
The breaker bar will be for peace of mind due to the wrench that comes with the van being very basic.... however in this case I have managed to loosen all the other nuts with just use of the standard wrench - it seems the quality of the locking wheel nut/adapter is poor. I'll rope someone in to pushing the adapter onto the nut and see if that does the trick as currently it's as if the adapter is trying to come away from the nut as soon as any force is applied.
Breaker bar length 750mm+?
Fixed length better than adjustable?
1/2" or 3/8"
Size of socket needed? Standard or deep? Is an impact socket better?
The breaker bar will be for peace of mind due to the wrench that comes with the van being very basic.... however in this case I have managed to loosen all the other nuts with just use of the standard wrench - it seems the quality of the locking wheel nut/adapter is poor. I'll rope someone in to pushing the adapter onto the nut and see if that does the trick as currently it's as if the adapter is trying to come away from the nut as soon as any force is applied.
Clarke (machine mart) do a set of deep non marking (nylon outer) sockets which are good for alloys, you need a 1/2” version unless you are planning on working on HGV wheels 
You could purchase a long torque wrench in the higher range 100-400 NM and use it to undo as well as correctly tighten your bolts.
I got ine from ebay, I’ll post a link to it tomorrow.
You could purchase a long torque wrench in the higher range 100-400 NM and use it to undo as well as correctly tighten your bolts.
I got ine from ebay, I’ll post a link to it tomorrow.
I am having a mare...…
Standard locking wheel bolts are not budging...…….clearly they were tightened up to much when tyres last changed a little while back.
I am likely going to have to use a remover and then get some replacement locking bolts.
Any recommendations for a standard Clayton Alloy?
Standard locking wheel bolts are not budging...…….clearly they were tightened up to much when tyres last changed a little while back
.I am likely going to have to use a remover and then get some replacement locking bolts.
Any recommendations for a standard Clayton Alloy?
What he said . . . To get them off.
Or just take the van to a tyre garage and have them do it if you haven't a breaker bar.
The VW locking bolts are fine if you have the right kit to take them off and put them on.
(Basically saying the OEM emergency kit is a bit pants.... Jack and wheel brace)
Or just take the van to a tyre garage and have them do it if you haven't a breaker bar.
The VW locking bolts are fine if you have the right kit to take them off and put them on.
(Basically saying the OEM emergency kit is a bit pants.... Jack and wheel brace)
I've just realised that my van doesn't have locking nuts so need to get some, but 28044SU above won't allow the centre caps to fit by the looks of them, is this the case or is there a standard fit lock nut?
I've never had to buy these before as they've always been fitted when I bought the cars.
I've never had to buy these before as they've always been fitted when I bought the cars.
Andrew Wells
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I bought these in the end and they’re perfect
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GMHYIOY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GMHYIOY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These are what I've just installed (see this for info/pics: What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
Now I have covered them I could have got these which would have saved a £5: https://www.amazon.co.uk/28044SU-ra...words=28044SU&qid=1552650017&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I've just discovered the previous owner must have replaced the locking nuts with ordinary ones.
So I need to get replacements.
Any recommendations over the OEM VW ones please?
So I need to get replacements.
Any recommendations over the OEM VW ones please?
I'm guessing I might as well get some OEM ones then :/
There is link on here to some Stripped Oem Wheel Bolt
Why? I know people had their alloys stolen in the 80's but now? Every crap car and van wears them so no need to steel them.anymore. Maybe I'm naive....
Regardless, locking wheel nuts are the Devils work and should be disposed of swiftly before the head rounds off and you can't get your wheels off!
Regardless, locking wheel nuts are the Devils work and should be disposed of swiftly before the head rounds off and you can't get your wheels off!
I can see where your coming from but if you’d spent £2000+ On a set of alloys I think you would want piece of mind.
.... I sold the locking nuts, they were the originals but still very weak ... I didn't want to be on a bad road maybe in the rain and not being able to unscrew the ruined nuts .... and meanwhile my wheels I am in iron, I don't think they are so attractive ...
How long does it take to slacken off and re torque every couple of weeks. I'd rather have them fitted and peace of mind
