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Offline micaerin

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Recommend some new locking nuts please
« on: November 16, 2013, 07:48:34 pm »
Im after a new set of wheel locking nuts, can anyone tell me what size is needed for the  GTI, or recommend a good set
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Re: Recommend some new locking nuts please
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2013, 07:52:24 pm »
OEM ones are fine to be honest.  :happy2:

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Re: Recommend some new locking nuts please
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2013, 07:54:04 pm »
McGard are good, not expensive.  :happy2:

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Re: Recommend some new locking nuts please
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2013, 07:58:45 pm »
Cheers guys  :happy2:

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Re: Recommend some new locking nuts please
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2013, 10:32:31 pm »
McGard are very good, BUT be careful. The locking key I had went onto the bolt even if it was in the wrong position. Thing is it will sheer off out of shape. You must really look at the key and the bolt to line the pattern up properly  :happy2:


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Re: Recommend some new locking nuts please
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2013, 10:34:48 pm »
mc guards are good if you dont use any air tools on them or the centre comes out or snaps of

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Re: Recommend some new locking nuts please
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2013, 12:23:34 pm »
I have a brand new set of  unopened ones from my S3 of you're interested. £12.00  delivered.
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Re: Recommend some new locking nuts please
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2013, 12:45:57 pm »
I have a brand new set up in opened ones from my S3 of you're interested. £12.00  delivered.
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