Rusty Wheel bolts

[MT_R27]

As title really, and are are they covered under warranty?

 

[richandgem]

some dealers will do them some wont

 

[MT_R27]

update, if anyones interested.

Spoke with Renault today and they won't cover them. So i think i have two options;

1: to re paint them myself or
2: buy new ones.

I'm not sure i can have the car off the road long enough to sand, prime and paint 16 wheels bolts!!

Where can i find wheels bolts? my local motor factors (eurocar parts) don't do them, and i'm reluctant to go to the stealers.

Any suggestions?

 

[Raptor6767]

update, if anyones interested.

Spoke with Renault today and they won't cover them. So i think i have two options;

1: to re paint them myself or
2: buy new ones.

I'm not sure i can have the car off the road long enough to sand, prime and paint 16 wheels bolts!!

Where can i find wheels bolts? my local motor factors (eurocar parts) don't do them, and i'm reluctant to go to the stealers.

Any suggestions?

Try to have them powder coated, will last longer than the plain paint job.

 

[MT_R27]

no joy on cs, not bloody surprised!!!

thread i started: .......Does anyone know what diameter the bolts are, what seating they are and what shaft length?

Many thanks.

 

[Liambo-201]

no joy on cs, not bloody surprised!!!

thread i started: .......Does anyone know what diameter the bolts are, what seating they are and what shaft length?

Many thanks.

Sorry mate i can't help you much, but what kind of reply if you did get one from CS did you get?

 

[MT_R27]

.......................................:huh:

 

[richandgem]

I know the bolts for the 197 are an M14 x 1.5 thread. Not sure about the length or seating though

 

[MT_R27]

cheers, i'll take one out tonight.

 

[Emz]

I've got a few which aren't quite rusty but are getting there I used to use AG Clean Wheels... no more though.

 

[MT_R27]

So, i took one out when i got home and the threaded length was approximately 25mm, or 1 inch for you oldies.

The bolt had a seperate filleted seating which couldn't be detatched from the bolt even though it could be turned through 360 degrees.

The total length of the bolt, from underside of head to end of thread was approximately 35mm.

i think these will do nicely, i haven't got a quote from the stealer but i fancy a laugh!!!

http://www.priracing.com/product.php/742/158/bolt---taper-60-degree-seat-m12x1-5--35mm-shaft-length--17mm-hex

Cheers for your help.

 

[Giles]

strange mine are not rusty :S

 

[mradam87]

Mine are anthracite to match the wheels and have started to rust

 

[Foxspeed]

strange mine are not rusty :S

same here :001_rolleyes:

 

[Roy]

put nut covers on .cheeper mate:thumbup1:

 

[Matt197]

Mine have not gone rusty either, but I took my car to have an alloy repaired the other day and they used very harsh chemicals with the wheel still on the car and made them go like this.







I got them back the best I could by using Autoglym Metal Polish with some coarse steel wool that I got from Halfords, they are about 80% corrected but more than good enough by hand, if you use a Dremel then you should be able to get them 100% perfect.







If mine went like that after harsh chemicals were used then I would say you are also using wheel cleaner that is to acidic, I use Bilberry wheel cleaner and have never had any problems.

 

[chappo]

Mine are anthracite to match the wheels and have started to rust

same as mine as well adam. :@!

 

[mradam87]

I'll try get some pics tomorrow, I would give them a polish but I think it would strip the colour off too?

 

[chappo]

I'll try get some pics tomorrow, I would give them a polish but I think it would strip the colour off too?

yes thats what i am thinking mate,

dont want to polish them incase they come out silver like those ^^^ ones,

maybe some nut covers is the way forward.

 

[jase]

i use these over the bolts on my black wheels.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20-Satin-Blac...s_SM?hash=item414938c9bc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

they are plastic so could easily be painted.