Rethreading wheel bolts and where to get some!??

Smoki333

Active Member
Dec 20, 2005
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Wiltshire
Anyone know where i can by new wheel bolts from?

Tapered, normal length.

Also any idea how to rethread the rear hub or is it best to leave for a mechanic?

Cheers
 

JKing

Cupra-R
Aug 9, 2003
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Mansfield, Notts
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Any alloy wheel stockist should be able to sort the wheel bolts for you. Can also pick them up on ebay. Most likely have tapered if you're on aftermarket alloys.

You can buy re-threading kits but I'd recommend you leave it to the pro, you can probably drive a short distance to the garage safely with just 3 bolts in.
 

ibizacupra

Jack-RIP my little Friend
Jul 25, 2001
31,333
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glos.uk
you stripped a thread?

you need a tap. M12x1.5 to maybe recover... if its pulled its new bearing assy on rear or new drive flange (and wheel bearings) if front
 
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