lug bolt caps?
11-14-2018, 06:15 AM
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lug bolt caps?
so I got my winter wheels put on, and the folks that swapped OEM wheels for my aftermarket one put the lug cover on.
They did say they were pretty snug and were concerned about how I'd take them off if I needed to.
In looking at them I don't really know how'd I remove them without destroying them, so I'm going to buy a set of replacements.
I'm guessing the OEM wheels have a slightly larger bolt hole than aftermarket wheels? Does that make sense?
Also, any idea what I need to look for when buying bolt covers? I see some on amazon, just not clear specifically what I am looking for...
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They did say they were pretty snug and were concerned about how I'd take them off if I needed to.
In looking at them I don't really know how'd I remove them without destroying them, so I'm going to buy a set of replacements.
I'm guessing the OEM wheels have a slightly larger bolt hole than aftermarket wheels? Does that make sense?
Also, any idea what I need to look for when buying bolt covers? I see some on amazon, just not clear specifically what I am looking for...
Thanks!
11-14-2018, 06:29 AM
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What do yours look like? Some have a lip that you could use a tool to grasp but if very snug, may be tough. Some also have holes that you could put a stubby hex key in or a decent size wire that's been bent 90 degrees.
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11-14-2018, 06:33 AM
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Regardless any idea what I should be looking for for replacements?
11-14-2018, 06:35 AM
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Not really, as I generally remove and don't use. I have a bunch in my basement I can just send you if you want to cover shipping.
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11-14-2018, 06:52 AM
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11-14-2018, 07:05 AM
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For removal of lug covers, you may have the tools to do this already with your spare changing tool kit (and or wheel lock set).
Otherwise, you just need something like this:
https://www.ebay.com/i/322978770107?chn=ps
Otherwise, you just need something like this:
https://www.ebay.com/i/322978770107?chn=ps
11-14-2018, 07:43 AM
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When I put on my winter BBS wheels last year for the first time I found the factory Audi caps too big and came to the same conclusion that I would never be able to easily get them off again. I bought these slightly smaller ones on ebay. They are the same 17mm hex inside, but don't have the "double-wall" thickness. They work great. All for less than a couple bucks.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Grade-...item3f8b9f86fe
https://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Grade-...item3f8b9f86fe
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11-14-2018, 09:58 AM
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I typically take mine off after the first wheel swap and then never put them back on. The bolts are usually deep enough in the wheel that they are not noticeable unless you look for them. They can be a pain in the a$$ to remove even under ideal garage conditions, so they are not something I want to be dealing with in case I have to change a wheel as 2am on the side of a busy highway in the rain.