Question about locking wheel nuts

[James]

Hi,
I need to get some locking wheel nuts but most places ask what make your car is not what make your wheels are. I have aftermarket wheels so my question is are locking wheel nuts to match the car or the wheel...or both?

Thanks,
Crammy

[Fevs]

TAke a trip to halfrauds

you get the nut for the car and can also chose the head size my bro had to do that for his dare wheels

[James]

that was a quick response thanks

[Darthbladerni]

When deciding on locking wheel nuts, check the size of them, they have to be the same size or a tad longer.

Also the locking wheel key, try and get one like the normal mini one, so that it is a solid key instead of a socket type key.
Just incase it breaks like mine did

[Roofas]

They need to know the bolt size and thread pitch. If you've got an R53 up to the last builds, you'll ned an M12 with 1.5 thread pitch, IIRC.

[Fevs]

And hlfrauds have it all listed in a nice little book for you

[A4_Paul]

I've lost my locking wheel nut will BMW be able to remove my bolts and order replacements or a new key?

[tcbw]

Quote: Originally Posted by A4_Paul (original)

I've lost my locking wheel nut will BMW be able to remove my bolts and order replacements or a new key?

I nipped round to the dealer - it took some 20 minutes to get the exact nut for my 2006 MCS, but it only cost 5 euro. I was worried that they'd have to charge the time-spent.