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[joecefnhedog]

Hey everyone

I am replacing my locking wheel nuts as the ones i have are not very good and i misplaced the key  .

So this is the type i am after

 locking wheel nut.jpg   5.06K   1 downloads

But i can't find them anywhere, i believe the correct size for the mini is 3/8" UNF.

Please tell me if i am wrong as this is the first time i have replaced.

Thanks, Joe

[Ethel]

That's correct, but note there are many options relating to the nut to wheel interface. 

 If that awful phrase makes any sense - the taper (or alternative) that mates with the wheel.

[59 Speed]

I've got these for my 7x13 Ultralights. Not used them yet, but I bought them because you can't just grip the outside of the nut and undo it as the outside turns.

http://www.minisport...-superlite.html

But as Ethel states make sure you get he correct "nut to wheel" taper.

Edited by Smackfiend, 09 March 2014 - 07:14 AM.

[Dan]

They are McGard type locks. Check their site, they have many fitments and types available.

[joecefnhedog]

just checked demon tweaks, would these fit?

http://www.demon-twe...king-wheel-nuts

 

I don't know what it means by seat, length or head size.

I think the thread size is suppost to be 3/8 of an inch.

Any help appreciated, thanks. 

[joecefnhedog]

I have a 1992 1.3i mini cooper if that makes a difference,

[HarrysMini]

Locking wheel nuts really make no difference anyway. They add maybe 5 minutes to the job of stealing your wheels.

Thieves know you'll have lockers and will come prepared.

Although, I believe you can get ones that have a unique 'key', so are harder to overcome.