What nuts/bolts do I need for new alloys?

maniac886

Hi there,

I have just bought some 17" aftermarket alloys but I am not too sure what nuts/bolts I need. They are BSA Bullets 4 x 108 multifits for a 02 reg ford focus mk1. Do I just need tuner nuts or do I need tuner bolts as well?

Thanks

goldspanners

nice wheels, very similar to the mp3 wheels.
could you post a picture of it when you fit them?
im not to sure which studs you should use,will the original ones not fit? i think the original studs on mine are flat faceson them,not conical. i guess it depends on the kind of holes on the new wheels,are they flat or conical?

when i got wheels for gf's 206 the original studs were flat but the 206 alloys i was fitting were conical so i had to buy new studs for that. got them from ebay.

maniac886

goldspanners wrote: »

nice wheels, very similar to the mp3 wheels.
could you post a picture of it when you fit them?
im not to sure which studs you should use,will the original ones not fit? i think the original studs on mine are flat faceson them,not conical. i guess it depends on the kind of holes on the new wheels,are they flat or conical?

when i got wheels for gf's 206 the original studs were flat but the 206 alloys i was fitting were conical so i had to buy new studs for that. got them from ebay.

Alright mate,

Yep, that won't be a prob, as soon as they are fitted I will post some pics up.

I am actually away at the moment so wont be collecting them for a week or so yet but here is a pic of the alloys:



These are multifits so there are 4 extra holes in to make them 4 x 108. These are flat as you can see from the pic. I really dont think the ford oem studs will fit..will they?

maniac886

I have been ringing round a few alloy wheel dealers and finally got through to a company who used to sell these alloys as they are discontinued now. I bought 16 tuner nuts and spigot rings for £35 inc postage.

When I get the alloys and wheels fitted, do they need to be balanced or does my car need to be aligned again? Just had my 4 wheel alignment done at the ford main dealer when the Eibachs were fitted.

goldspanners

if the wheels are new then i doubt they will need balancing.
if second hand then you will find out as soon as you drive it,the steering will shudder at certain speeds.

thescouselander

maniac886 wrote: »

I have been ringing round a few alloy wheel dealers and finally got through to a company who used to sell these alloys as they are discontinued now. I bought 16 tuner nuts and spigot rings for £35 inc postage.

When I get the alloys and wheels fitted, do they need to be balanced or does my car need to be aligned again? Just had my 4 wheel alignment done at the ford main dealer when the Eibachs were fitted.

You might need to check the off-set is right, if the wheel isn't right as it is, a spacer can be inserted to achieve the right off-set.

maniac886

thescouselander wrote: »

You might need to check the off-set is right, if the wheel isn't right as it is, a spacer can be inserted to achieve the right off-set.

The offset is 100% correct 4 x 108 et40 which is right for the mk1 focus.

maniac886

My alloys just arrived.... Ill post some pics up tmoz after I get them fitted!

goldspanners

good stuff.
it was a nice day on sunday so i managed some long awaited tlc on mine, painted the drums and calipers and rear axle in black high temperature paint. also new pads and discs on front.

maniac886

goldspanners wrote: »

good stuff.
it was a nice day on sunday so i managed some long awaited tlc on mine, painted the drums and calipers and rear axle in black high temperature paint. also new pads and discs on front.

What colour did you paint the calipers? Did you get the mintex brakes?

goldspanners

maniac886 wrote: »

What colour did you paint the calipers? Did you get the mintex brakes?

just a gloss black high temperature paint, it looks more of a matt finish though when its dried, got it from halfords using the trade card, was £4 or £5 and cheap paint brush set from the poundshop.
yes fitted the mintex brakes,im becoming very quick at doing them,under an hour had them changed and painted.