Locking Wheel Nuts

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  1. 18th January 2010, 05:15 PM #1
    Bazthemod
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    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

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  2. 18th January 2010, 05:24 PM #2
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    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.
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  3. 18th January 2010, 10:38 PM #3
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    Just change your wheels more often
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  4. 18th January 2010, 10:52 PM #4
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    haha well that's what im trying!

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  5. 18th January 2010, 11:02 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bazthemod View Post
    haha well that's what im trying!

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    What finish you gone for?
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  6. 18th January 2010, 11:05 PM #6
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    Not refurbing at the moment, just want them off as they are doing my nut in lol

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  7. 19th January 2010, 12:04 AM #7
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    Bummer Baz Hope you get it sorted Ok without too much hassle. As for locking wheel nuts, only ever used the MINI ones...
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  8. 19th January 2010, 11:03 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by 0004BES View Post
    Just change your wheels more often
    That's your answer for everything lol
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  9. 19th January 2010, 01:21 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by GCA3N View Post
    That's your answer for everything lol
    My nuts ain't sheared. My new summer hoops go on today. Woop
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  10. 19th January 2010, 01:32 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by 0004BES View Post
    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!
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