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Bazthemod
18th January 2010, 05:15 PM
Tried to change my alloys today so i could send my r105s away but the locking wheel nut on the first alloy sheared off when I tried to un-tighten it.

Has anyone used any non standard Mini ones that are better quality? These seem to be white metal and just so soft! I see Audi wheel nuts are more heavy duty but i dunno if they will fit my car?

Any advice welcome :thumbs up:

GCA3N
18th January 2010, 05:24 PM
nightmare baz, don't know what to suggest, only when you put the new ones on, put some copper slip on the nut before you fit them, stop them seizing next time.

Forbes
18th January 2010, 10:38 PM
Just change your wheels more often:thumbs up:

Bazthemod
18th January 2010, 10:52 PM
haha well that's what im trying!

David to the rescue though 2moz hopefully

Forbes
18th January 2010, 11:02 PM
haha well that's what im trying!

David to the rescue though 2moz hopefully

What finish you gone for?

Bazthemod
18th January 2010, 11:05 PM
Not refurbing at the moment, just want them off as they are doing my nut in lol

Craig
19th January 2010, 12:04 AM
Bummer Baz :sad: Hope you get it sorted Ok without too much hassle. As for locking wheel nuts, only ever used the MINI ones... :rolleyes:

GCA3N
19th January 2010, 11:03 AM
Just change your wheels more often:thumbs up:

That's your answer for everything lol

Forbes
19th January 2010, 01:21 PM
That's your answer for everything lol
My nuts ain't sheared. My new summer hoops go on today. Woop

GCA3N
19th January 2010, 01:32 PM
My nuts ain't sheared. My new summer hoops go on today. Woop

SUMMER, the snow is still on the ground, any excuse. What about having spring wheels then summer wheels!

Forbes
19th January 2010, 02:10 PM
SUMMER, the snow is still on the ground, any excuse. What about having spring wheels then summer wheels!
That is just OTT. There ain't any snow here

GCA3N
19th January 2010, 02:15 PM
That is just OTT. There ain't any snow here

Ah finally gone then. Heard there's more forcast!

Forbes
19th January 2010, 04:07 PM
Ah finally gone then. Heard there's more forcast!
Same. I can change them back...

GCA3N
19th January 2010, 04:17 PM
Same. I can change them back...


You could probably get a job with a formula 1 team Ben, what you got a 4 wheel change down to now.:smilewinkgrin: