[928uk] Locking wheel nuts

[Paul R Smith]

I lost a (non Porsche) "key" and it was very inconvenient, but fixed in 
2 days with a picture of the bolt and ebay.
I took the ones off the GT soon after that. If anyone care to make me an 
offer.....
Any serious thief would be able to get them off if they wanted to.
But if you live in a dodgy area where wheel theft is a sport for 
delinquents, then they will probably save your wheels.

Smiffy

On 19/06/2024 18:25, jonathanrackowe--- via 928uk wrote:

The genuine Porsche 18" BBS Sport Design Wheels for a 996 that are on my 928 are £1K to £2K for a set, depending on condition, and I live in London, so I have always used genuine Porsche locking wheel nuts (the shaped type, not the earlier rubbishy ones with a key) and never ever had a problem with them. I have two locking wheel nut removers (one stays hidden in the car) and I keep a note of the number so that I can get another of the right ones from Porsche if I ever need it. All wheel nuts go on with Optimoly or ceramic grease every time.

I don't have cats on my 91GT, so the wheels would probably be the first thing to go!

Best regards,
Jonathan

1991 928 GT Amethyst Metallic



-----Original Message-----
From: 928uk<928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk>  On Behalf Of Andrew Brierley via 928uk
Sent: 19 June 2024 17:50
To: Adrian Langford<Adrian.langford at qualitative.co.uk>
Cc: 928UK<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
Subject: Re: [928uk] Locking wheel nuts

I agree, I have had a number of issues with locking wheel nuts getting stuck.
I leave them off my 928s now but put them on if I am staying away over night at a hotel - despite the fact I’m fairly sure people don’t steal wheels anymore. It’s too much effort for little reward. More money in catalytic converters!
When I do put them on I only use genuine Porsche as it could be a false economy to use anything cheaper.
Andrew


-----Original Message-----
From: 928uk<928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk>  On Behalf Of Adrian Langford via 928uk
Sent: 19 June 2024 17:39
To: BILL ROBERTSON<wjrs928 at gmail.com>
Cc: 928UK<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
Subject: Re: [928uk] Locking wheel nuts

I wouldn’t bother with them. Too much faff if often working on car, potential for experiences like yours if not, and I just don’t think our alloys are desirable.

Adrian


> On 19 Jun 2024, at 17:33, BILL ROBERTSON via 928uk<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>  wrote:
>
> Hi, tyre fitter could not get any of mine off saying rusted on etc
> ...went to my local garage who got them off in 2 minutes but said they need
> replacing
> Anyone got any recently or any recommendations?   Thanks as always
> Bill in Bexhill on Sea