Aaaaaaahhhh Wheel Bolts!!!!

kenny · 24-09-2003, 09:11

hi all,

hope someone can help, i have an octy vRS, ive lost my lockn wheel nut key type thing, are these all the same? for the skoda's? its like a star shape, that fits inside the bolt? will the dealer have spares or are the different?

pls help

SkodiRS · 24-09-2003, 09:51

Would have thought they are all different for security reason.....get the dealer to remove them and get a new set....it's better to be safe than sorry.

kenny · 24-09-2003, 10:04

will they be able to do that ok?

SkodiRS · 24-09-2003, 10:25

I'm sure your dealer will be able to get the bolts off (may be they'll just order a key for them).

But like I said it's probably safer to have a new set ready.

***DGW*** · 24-09-2003, 10:30

Dealers should have a full set of keys for emergency use by them. Skodaw or K will be able to confirm.

devonutopia · 24-09-2003, 10:50

Have my wheel-bolt keys very well hidden in the car - so much so, that when I had my springs done I had to rack m brain for a few seconds to think where I'd shoved it.

I would think the key code would be on the key, and the dealer can order a set (making sure you're the correct owner of course.)

kenny · 24-09-2003, 10:55

lol, i just called them so they should be able to get the code and order me a new key, fingers crossed!!!

kenny

PaulAlex · 24-09-2003, 10:58

Are locking wheelnuts standard on a vRS ?

(I dont remember my dealer giving me a key !!!)

Cheers,

Paul.
www.alexrally.com

SkodiRS · 24-09-2003, 10:59

Paul,

key should be in the boot in the jack holder under the floor.

YellvRS · 24-09-2003, 11:02

Quote:

Originally posted by PaulAlex in this post
Are locking wheelnuts standard on a vRS ?

(I dont remember my dealer giving me a key !!!)

Cheers,

Paul.
www.alexrally.com

Should be standard, Key usually in vicinity of spare Wheel.

Paul

skodaw · 24-09-2003, 21:30

Kenny

The standard locking nuts used by VAG have a range of numbers -- your dealer should be able to match the existing and order a new key for you -- but I would strongly suggest you might like to invest in a set of McGard locking nuts -- they are much more secure than the standard lot -- and cost about the same -- the standard locking nuts can be removed VERY easily without ANY special tools AND without doing any damage.

mellowyellow · 24-09-2003, 21:38

Locking wheelnut removal sockets are freely available to almost anyone now ..............so if they want them badly enough , I suspect they will get them .

skodaw · 24-09-2003, 22:11

Quote:

Originally posted by mellowyellow in this post
Locking wheelnut removal sockets are freely available to almost anyone now ..............so if they want them badly enough , I suspect they will get them .

My point exactly -- but with the standard ones -- you don't even need that !! -- plus you would struggle to use the remover type socket on vRS wheels

PaulAlex · 25-09-2003, 08:05

Thanks guys - I can just imagine the stress of looking at a shiny new set of 18s on the drive and then seeing a lock on the current rims

24-09-2003, 09:11	#1
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Aaaaaaahhhh Wheel Bolts!!!! hi all, hope someone can help, i have an octy vRS, ive lost my lockn wheel nut key type thing, are these all the same? for the skoda's? its like a star shape, that fits inside the bolt? will the dealer have spares or are the different? pls help

24-09-2003, 09:51	#2
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Would have thought they are all different for security reason.....get the dealer to remove them and get a new set....it's better to be safe than sorry. __________________ Adrian.

24-09-2003, 10:04	#3
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	will they be able to do that ok? __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

24-09-2003, 10:25	#4
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	I'm sure your dealer will be able to get the bolts off (may be they'll just order a key for them). But like I said it's probably safer to have a new set ready. __________________ Adrian.

24-09-2003, 10:30	#5
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,000 Thanks: 41 Thanked 147 Times in 112 Posts	Dealers should have a full set of keys for emergency use by them. Skodaw or K will be able to confirm. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...47.59 mpg...

24-09-2003, 10:50	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,103 Thanks: 60 Thanked 280 Times in 226 Posts	Have my wheel-bolt keys very well hidden in the car - so much so, that when I had my springs done I had to rack m brain for a few seconds to think where I'd shoved it. I would think the key code would be on the key, and the dealer can order a set (making sure you're the correct owner of course.) __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

24-09-2003, 10:55	#7
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	lol, i just called them so they should be able to get the code and order me a new key, fingers crossed!!! kenny __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

24-09-2003, 10:58	#8
PaulAlex Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are locking wheelnuts standard on a vRS ? (I dont remember my dealer giving me a key !!!) Cheers, Paul. www.alexrally.com

24-09-2003, 10:59	#9
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Paul, key should be in the boot in the jack holder under the floor. __________________ Adrian.

24-09-2003, 21:30	#11
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Kenny The standard locking nuts used by VAG have a range of numbers -- your dealer should be able to match the existing and order a new key for you -- but I would strongly suggest you might like to invest in a set of McGard locking nuts -- they are much more secure than the standard lot -- and cost about the same -- the standard locking nuts can be removed VERY easily without ANY special tools AND without doing any damage. __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

24-09-2003, 21:38	#12
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,376 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Locking wheelnut removal sockets are freely available to almost anyone now ..............so if they want them badly enough , I suspect they will get them . __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

25-09-2003, 08:05	#14
PaulAlex Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys - I can just imagine the stress of looking at a shiny new set of 18s on the drive and then seeing a lock on the current rims __________________ http://www.alexrally.com 53-plate Black Magic vRS, Jabba power, Bailey dump valve, 18" rims.

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