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PAULWILL · Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:14 AM

Having just had a first 'proper' look at my beloved GP parked on my drive, can someone please confirm something for me as I am a tad confused...

It would appear that the GP's beautiful 18" alloys have "lockable wheel studs" (as on most other MINIs)... do owners require a specific "adapter" then to remove the alloys, e.g. in the event of a puncture? It's just that if we do, I can't find my adapter!! Am I worrying unnecessarily?

Thanks for helping in advance fellow GP drivers!

Root Ginger · Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:57 AM

I'm not a GP driver but I assume that they will use the standard MINI locking bolts. Only one per wheel usually.

There are only 29 different ones and if you go to the dealer they normally have a keyring with all 29 on. They'll identify which one you need and order one up.

Root Ginger · Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:03 AM

Just checked the gallery and can confirm looking at pics that the GP uses the same locking wheel bolts as all other MINI's. One per wheel.

You'll see one of the bolts looks different. That is actually a plastic cover. Pull it off to reveal a bolt that requires a splined key to undo.

PAULWILL · Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:57 AM

"Root Ginger"... many thanks for that quick reply!!

However, good news... dealer has just phoned & told me where to find it... it's actually under the boot lid floor (where the car battery is) & is embedded in foam... I didn't spot this before; on my old S it was with a small tool kit in one of the side boot compartments in a leather case!

I'm now a happy GP owner again!!

Root Ginger · Sep 23rd, 2006, 11:04 AM

Actually I do remember reading that somewhere now you mention it. All's well that ends well!

X30YES · Sep 23rd, 2006, 12:31 PM

We can confirm that the JCW/GP lug bolts are different from the standard MINI lug bolts. The JCW/GP bolt (pictured on the left in the image) is a finer thread/pitch and also has a larger thread/shaft diameter. The JCW/GP bolt is also slightly shorter than that of the stock MINI lug bolt on the right. The taper toward the head of the JCW/GP bolt also appears to flare out at less of an angle than stock however a standard 17 MM socket fits both for rotating and changing tires.

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Lorien · Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:01 PM

the whole kit is near the battery in black foam. its there...

Root Ginger · Sep 23rd, 2006, 02:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by X30YES (original)

We can confirm that the JCW/GP lug bolts are different from the standard MINI lug bolts. The JCW/GP bolt (pictured on the left in the image) is a finer thread/pitch and also has a larger thread/shaft diameter. The JCW/GP bolt is also slightly shorter than that of the stock MINI lug bolt on the right. The taper toward the head of the JCW/GP bolt also appears to flare out at less of an angle than stock however a standard 17 MM socket fits both for rotating and changing tires.

MotoringFile » Archive » JCW & GP Lug Bolts Different Than Stock

Ah yes, forgot all about this. Not just the GP though it's across the MINI range.

GoodFinder · Sep 23rd, 2006, 04:20 PM

Thanks for pointing this out. Much better to know in advance of needing to remove one or more of the wheels.

Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:14 AM	#1
PAULWILL MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 44 Offline	G_P alloys - lockable wheel studs/adapter? Having just had a first 'proper' look at my beloved GP parked on my drive, can someone please confirm something for me as I am a tad confused... It would appear that the GP's beautiful 18" alloys have "lockable wheel studs" (as on most other MINIs)... do owners require a specific "adapter" then to remove the alloys, e.g. in the event of a puncture? It's just that if we do, I can't find my adapter!! Am I worrying unnecessarily? Thanks for helping in advance fellow GP drivers!

Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 4,571 Offline	I'm not a GP driver but I assume that they will use the standard MINI locking bolts. Only one per wheel usually. There are only 29 different ones and if you go to the dealer they normally have a keyring with all 29 on. They'll identify which one you need and order one up. It was acceptable in the 80's

Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 4,571 Offline	Just checked the gallery and can confirm looking at pics that the GP uses the same locking wheel bolts as all other MINI's. One per wheel. You'll see one of the bolts looks different. That is actually a plastic cover. Pull it off to reveal a bolt that requires a splined key to undo. It was acceptable in the 80's

Sep 23rd, 2006, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 4,571 Offline	Actually I do remember reading that somewhere now you mention it. All's well that ends well! It was acceptable in the 80's

Sep 23rd, 2006, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
X30YES MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 08:47 AM Posts: 413 Offline	We can confirm that the JCW/GP lug bolts are different from the standard MINI lug bolts. The JCW/GP bolt (pictured on the left in the image) is a finer thread/pitch and also has a larger thread/shaft diameter. The JCW/GP bolt is also slightly shorter than that of the stock MINI lug bolt on the right. The taper toward the head of the JCW/GP bolt also appears to flare out at less of an angle than stock however a standard 17 MM socket fits both for rotating and changing tires. MotoringFile » Archive » JCW & GP Lug Bolts Different Than Stock http://community.webshots.com/user/abinalba

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Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
PAULWILL MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 44 Offline	"Root Ginger"... many thanks for that quick reply!! However, good news... dealer has just phoned & told me where to find it... it's actually under the boot lid floor (where the car battery is) & is embedded in foam... I didn't spot this before; on my old S it was with a small tool kit in one of the side boot compartments in a leather case! I'm now a happy GP owner again!!

Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 11:47 AM Posts: 401 Offline	the whole kit is near the battery in black foam. its there...

Sep 23rd, 2006, 02:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 4,571 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by X30YES (original) We can confirm that the JCW/GP lug bolts are different from the standard MINI lug bolts. The JCW/GP bolt (pictured on the left in the image) is a finer thread/pitch and also has a larger thread/shaft diameter. The JCW/GP bolt is also slightly shorter than that of the stock MINI lug bolt on the right. The taper toward the head of the JCW/GP bolt also appears to flare out at less of an angle than stock however a standard 17 MM socket fits both for rotating and changing tires. MotoringFile » Archive » JCW & GP Lug Bolts Different Than Stock Ah yes, forgot all about this. Not just the GP though it's across the MINI range. It was acceptable in the 80's

Sep 23rd, 2006, 04:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
GoodFinder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Austin, TX USA Local Time: 03:47 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Thanks for pointing this out. Much better to know in advance of needing to remove one or more of the wheels.

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