Locking Wheel Nuts and Wheel Nut Covers

[Goldie 2]

Ive finaly got round to binning my existing 3 prong wheel nuts as they are a big problem in the making!!

 

Its been years since ive purchsed any locking nuts so does anyone have any recommendations?? Id like something that has a good reputation for durability.

 

Also, are the wheel nut covers available from the dealers or is there somewhere else i can get them and how much??

 

Thanks...

[dukest 0]

got mine direct from the stealers after being messed around at 'frauds (completely different bolt shape on the ones "supposedly" for the corrado vr)

 

parts guy at vw said they're the same kind they've used on recent golfs etc.

 

not given them too much use taking wheels on and off yet but they seem sturdy enough.. EDIT will check price £40odd seems high thinking about it..

[ben16v 0]

mcguard are good but dont let the garage use a buzz gun on them as the internal thread can strip out

[Chuggs1 10]

So wheel nut covers - the ones on ebay and VW Heritage are all shallow ones - where can I get 20 x new deeper plastic wheel nut covers please?

 

Many thanks

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

So wheel nut covers - the ones on ebay and VW Heritage are all shallow ones - where can I get 20 x new deeper plastic wheel nut covers please?

 

Many thanks

 

where did you find this thread from dave lol

 

revival from 2007! ;)

 

not sure on the nut covers but I do have some of these on the valver, no rust, shiny & locking nuts too

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230863615488?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D230863615488%26_rdc%3D1

[Chuggs1 10]

Afternoon M8. Lol - just google searched as could not find anything when I did a search on here and thi9s was the only one that came up. - May have to go down the route of shiny bolts but wanted to try and locate plastic covers first to follow standard. bought some off ebay for £10 but they are too short and sit well down into the wheel nut like standard at all and VWE Heritage only sell the same ones. The ones on the car are almost white now - looking very grubby - have tried to clean them in various ways but to no avail. Also have about 4 or 5 missing too. Is nothing easy to find haha!

[Dox 22]

Do you have a part number? Have you tried Audi dealers? I think Audi coupe / cabs had similar covers so maybe classic audi specialists (Quattro / coupe etc) may be able to get them?

 

Heating black plastics with a hot air / paint stripper gun restores there colour, warm, not melt

[GlosterOx 0]

So wheel nut covers - the ones on ebay and VW Heritage are all shallow ones - where can I get 20 x new deeper plastic wheel nut covers please?

 

Many thanks

 

The Part Nr according to Vagcat should be 867601173 - Perhaps Google it or try VW direct?

 

Ian.

[Chuggs1 10]

The Part Nr according to Vagcat should be 867601173 - Perhaps Google it or try VW direct?

 

Ian.

 

Thanks Ian - will contact VW se if hey have them

[Mystic Blue VR 10]

Thanks Ian - will contact VW se if hey have them

 

Chuggs,

 

If you come up with anything please let us know.

 

I bought the ones from VW Heritage & whilst they fit they are not correct. Too shallow & very fiddly to fit & remove.

[Chuggs1 10]

Watch this space - Im talking to a very helpful guy at VW Heritage who is looking into stock for special order - will let you know asap on their reply and availability

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

Afternoon M8. Lol - just google searched as could not find anything when I did a search on here and thi9s was the only one that came up. - May have to go down the route of shiny bolts but wanted to try and locate plastic covers first to follow standard. bought some off ebay for £10 but they are too short and sit well down into the wheel nut like standard at all and VWE Heritage only sell the same ones. The ones on the car are almost white now - looking very grubby - have tried to clean them in various ways but to no avail. Also have about 4 or 5 missing too. Is nothing easy to find haha!

 

no problem - good luck

 

have you thought about giving the ones you have a wet & dry rub down & spray them primer & then matte black?

 

might be worth a £3 rattle can from wilko's - I managed to refurb my early style grill for the valver that way ;)

 

there are before & after pics of the grill on my build thread if you want to see the outcome

[Chuggs1 10]

Im always after the easy route - will see fi I can buy first - maybe I shouldn't have bought a Corrado if I want easy....... that said I love it and its worth it. Will see what comes out of my chat with VW heritage and may have no choice

[Jim 1]

Sure I replied on another thread about this but I rattlecanned my old wheel nut covers with a nice sort of flat black paint and they look fantastic. No real effort required. Just stood them all up on an old sheet and gave them a couple of coats, 15 minutes apart and they look superb and brand new now.

[Mystic Blue VR 10]

Watch this space - Im talking to a very helpful guy at VW Heritage who is looking into stock for special order - will let you know asap on their reply and availability

 

Good work Chuggs! :thumbleft:

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

Sure I replied on another thread about this but I rattlecanned my old wheel nut covers with a nice sort of flat black paint and they look fantastic. No real effort required. Just stood them all up on an old sheet and gave them a couple of coats, 15 minutes apart and they look superb and brand new now.

 

winner!!

[Chuggs1 10]

Good work Chuggs! :thumbleft:

 

OK - looks like they do the correct covers - link below - doesn't let you order qty in the first page but if you go to your cart you can then increase to the number you want I've ordered 25 so I have some spares. They said delivery will be 2-3 weeks

 

https://www.vwheritage.com/vw_act_vwclassicParts.search.htm?classicSearchText=867601173

[Chuggs1 10]

But feel free to wait until I have my delivery and I can confirm they were correct or just order away - they are pretty cheap anyway

[Mystic Blue VR 10]

Checked image on Google & look spot on. Ordered today.

Thanks Chuggs. :thumbleft:

[Chuggs1 10]

Just had an email from VW Heritage and looks like they are bringing these into standard stock - email received.....

 

"These wheel nut covers come from Classic Parts in Germany and it looks like they have plenty for the moment. We will be keeping them in stock shortly and the part number will be live on our main website within the next few days. I will let you know as soon as it is.

 

If anyone would like to order before then they can by searching the part number in our Classic Parts Search section (867601173)."

[delfinis38 1]

Well done Chuggs.... I feel a spend coming on.....

[Chuggs1 10]

My nut covers are in the post woo-hoo ....

[delfinis38 1]

My nut covers are in the post woo-hoo ....

 

Yippee. Let us know if they are correct.

[Chuggs1 10]

I most certainly will

[Chuggs1 10]

Yippee. Let us know if they are correct.

 

Arrived..... and yes they do fit - look sooooo much better