Replica alloy wheel bolts.

[Gene Hunt]

Just a quick one.I'm after a set of BBS ch replica's that are on ebay,seller says they come with replacment ''chrome'' bolts.A mate had a set of replica alloys & used the bols that came with the wheels & by the end of the first winter they were a  rusted mess.
My question is with the replica alloys could i use the ''standard vw wheel bolts ?.The off set on the replica wheels are  the same as the factory rims.Thanks in advance.

[The wheel man]

Just a quick one.I'm after a set of BBS ch replica's that are on ebay,seller says they come with replacment ''chrome'' bolts.A mate had a set of replica alloys & used the bols that came with the wheels & by the end of the first winter they were a  rusted mess.
My question is with the replica alloys could i use the ''standard vw wheel bolts ?.The off set on the replica wheels are  the same as the factory rims.Thanks in advance.

You need to make sure that the replica wheels are a radius seat and not a 60 degree taper.  as long as they are radius then you will be A OK    If not, i can get hold of black bolts (anodised) that last plenty long enough

Ben

[Gene Hunt]

Ben thanks mate,how would i check if there a radius seat & not  a 60 degree taper, as the seller ?. Will be in toch if i need some,thanks again.

[Top Cat]

Ben thanks mate,how would i check if there a radius seat & not  a 60 degree taper, as the seller ?. Will be in toch if i need some,thanks again.

Just compare them to your original bolts, you will be able to tell the difference. I think savechip put the original bolts in with his devil wheels and one of his passenger side wheels overtook him as he was driving down the road. 

[Gene Hunt]

Not recomended then  .Just out if interest how much do you charge for the bolts please.I would need 12 due to 4 locking nuts etc. Thanks again.

[The wheel man]

Not 100% sure on the cost, wont be much away from £15 for 12 (sure you dont need 16 for a 5 stud car with locks??

[Gene Hunt]

Thanks Ben  stupied me i forgot they were 5 stud wheels.   

[Gene Hunt]

Not 100% sure on the cost, wont be much away from £15 for 12 (sure you dont need 16 for a 5 stud car with locks??

............. Ben,sent an email to the seller & they are a 60 degree taper fit.

[The wheel man]

So you will need some new bolts, drop me a PM and i will send you a price and a pic of the bolts i can do 

[Top Cat]

I think we need to make a thread up about this and make it a sticky somewhere, i am sure we are going to get a few people who just wont realize that you need to change the bolts as well, with some applications. 
Aftermarket wheels are going to become more common as the price of the MK 5 comes down.

[Gene Hunt]

I think we need to make a thread up about this and make it a sticky somewhere, i am sure we are going to get a few people who just wont realize that you need to change the bolts as well, with some applications. 
Aftermarket wheels are going to become more common as the price of the MK 5 comes down.

..........great idea.

[Gene Hunt]

So you will need some new bolts, drop me a PM and i will send you a price and a pic of the bolts i can do 

.........pm sent thanks.