[928uk] Locking wheel nuts

[Simon Crowe]

The thieving gits may not be after the wheels, but they are probably after the tyres. I use the Porsche locking nuts and have been lucky that I haven’t had one break up or stick.

The actual wheelnuts are a different issue. I’ve had to replace quite a few over the years where the edges start to crumble. In a moment of madness I bought a set of 16 but somehow added them to my shopping cart twice and ended up with 32! I’m sure I’ll end up using them.

> On 19 Jun 2024, at 18:45, Paul R Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
> 
> 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:
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>> 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
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