2 questions about wheel bolts..
Subscribefirstly, all you guys with aftermarket wheels (specifically i-forged and HRE)
did you use your OEM lug bolts, or go with longer ones ?
2nd questions
what kind of wheel locks do you suggest ?
thanks !
-McLuvin
did you use your OEM lug bolts, or go with longer ones ?
2nd questions
what kind of wheel locks do you suggest ?
thanks !
-McLuvin
HRE Wheels
We can cut any of our 3 piece wheels for factory lugs, or for aftermarket ones. We also include lugs in every wheel set that we ship. The only exception to this is some factory wheels that require us to keep the factory lugs. We also carry locks for almost every wheel that we make.
If you have a set of HRE wheels and need lugs for it, get me the serial number and I can look up the original order and get you the info.
If you have a set of HRE wheels and need lugs for it, get me the serial number and I can look up the original order and get you the info.
Depending on how the wheels were cut, typically to accept standard hardware, you can use the original bolts.
Anytime we install a nice set of aftermarket wheels, we try and upsell new wheel bolts. These are chrome and look 100% better than stock. Plus the stock ones will all eventually rust. Dealers warranty them locally but the silver finish that is OEM, clashes with the chrome/stainless rivets and custom finishes.
Here is a pic of the bolts. They are pricey but worth it on custom builtwheels.

Here is the matching lock that goes with the bolt.

At the very least, many guys are putting the OEM bolts on and using the cap covers that you can get in black or chrome. These slide over teh OEM bolt head (19mm). Kind of a PIA to get off but acts somewhat of a theft device because you cannot get a socket into the wheel's bolt openings.

Anytime we install a nice set of aftermarket wheels, we try and upsell new wheel bolts. These are chrome and look 100% better than stock. Plus the stock ones will all eventually rust. Dealers warranty them locally but the silver finish that is OEM, clashes with the chrome/stainless rivets and custom finishes.
Here is a pic of the bolts. They are pricey but worth it on custom builtwheels.

Here is the matching lock that goes with the bolt.

At the very least, many guys are putting the OEM bolts on and using the cap covers that you can get in black or chrome. These slide over teh OEM bolt head (19mm). Kind of a PIA to get off but acts somewhat of a theft device because you cannot get a socket into the wheel's bolt openings.

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Anytime we install a nice set of aftermarket wheels, we try and upsell new wheel bolts. These are chrome and look 100% better than stock. Plus the stock ones will all eventually rust. Dealers warranty them locally but the silver finish that is OEM, clashes with the chrome/stainless rivets and custom finishes.
Here is a pic of the bolts. They are pricey but worth it on custom builtwheels.

Here is the matching lock that goes with the bolt.

At the very least, many guys are putting the OEM bolts on and using the cap covers that you can get in black or chrome. These slide over teh OEM bolt head (19mm). Kind of a PIA to get off but acts somewhat of a theft device because you cannot get a socket into the wheel's bolt openings.
do you have Titanium bolts for a 2005 Turbo S? Remember, the rear bolts are black and have spacers.Originally Posted by GMP Performance
Depending on how the wheels were cut, typically to accept standard hardware, you can use the original bolts. Anytime we install a nice set of aftermarket wheels, we try and upsell new wheel bolts. These are chrome and look 100% better than stock. Plus the stock ones will all eventually rust. Dealers warranty them locally but the silver finish that is OEM, clashes with the chrome/stainless rivets and custom finishes.
Here is a pic of the bolts. They are pricey but worth it on custom builtwheels.

Here is the matching lock that goes with the bolt.

At the very least, many guys are putting the OEM bolts on and using the cap covers that you can get in black or chrome. These slide over teh OEM bolt head (19mm). Kind of a PIA to get off but acts somewhat of a theft device because you cannot get a socket into the wheel's bolt openings.


