Wheel Nuts

Post by **Dubstar** » 05 Apr 2007, 19:12

I got a new set of wheel nuts for my van, but when I went to put them on they appear different to the ones already on. Then new ones have a long straight taper, and the old ones have a sort of fat stubby taper. Are there 2 different types then and does this mean VW themselves sold me the wrong ones? For £35.

Post by **R0B** » 05 Apr 2007, 21:00

what wheels are you putting them on.steel or alloy.steels iirc usually use the long tapered ones.alloys the stubby ones...

Post by **charlie brown syndrome** » 05 Apr 2007, 21:17

as far as i remember there are 2 different types of seating for wheel bolts/nuts,
radius and taper,
i came across the same thing when i was fitting alloys to my van,

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 05 Apr 2007, 22:10

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... ltwhls.htm

Post by **Dubstar** » 05 Apr 2007, 23:45

Mine are just standard steels, with the radiused type nut as per the Brick-Yard thread. I thought I'd go to VW 'cos, well, why not, and they're only round the corner in Trafford Park. I didn't mention what type of wheels they were for, but then again, they didn't ask me, and usually dealers want war and peace, and more off you before they order the bits.

Post by **hammy44** » 08 Apr 2007, 10:00

yea anytime i have wanted something from main vw agent first thing they ask is "have you got the chassis number" so now i have a note of it in my wallet because i know i will need my wallet full to pay for it.