New Mini C alloy nuts?

zudecke

Hi guys,

Probably not a common question, but I've noticed my Mini Cooper 2002 Auto alloy "nuts" (I think that's what they're called) getting quite dirty and rusty..

This isn't a picture of my wheel, but circled, are the "nuts" I'm referring to:



Wondering how much it might cost to get new ones? I have the unlock key in my boot..

Thanks,

Z

Jamie1981

They are about £5-£10 for the locking nuts depending on where you buy them from. Ebay might be a good start.

If you wanted to replace all the others as well then it depends on where you get them from again. Probably another £10-£15 or so.

Avoid BMW though unless you like paying through the nose.

zudecke

What about fitting them? How much would one expect to pay a local tyre shop for example?

Jamie1981

You can do them yourself with the jack in the boot. They would probably charge you between £10-£20 labour depending on where you go but it really is a simple job anyone can do. If you are unsure you can use the web as there are plenty of guides.

zudecke

Thanks for your help mate, much appreciated!

wealdroam

zudecke wrote: »

What about fitting them? How much would one expect to pay a local tyre shop for example?

Fitting them requires exactly the same skills as changing a wheel after a puncture.

Jakg

You can get x20 new nuts for £20 on eBay, although expect them to go the same way after a while (I replaced all of mine last year and they are already starting to corrode)

vaio

wealdroam wrote: »

Fitting them requires exactly the same skills as changing a wheel after a puncture.

or less if you just swap them one at a time so no need to even get the jack out

captainawsome

The mini probably won't have a jack in the bOot unless it has a mobility pack. Just change them one at a time on the ground. Try pricing genuine parts too you may be surprised and better quality

Muscle750

Rusty wheel nuts are the least of your worries on a mini the gearboxes fall to pieces the layshaft bearing mainly and the clutches also got a tendency to impode at any moment. Plus all the ones ive worked on nothing fits the same as the last one i repaired trouble is people think they are buying a BMW

captainawsome

Muscle750 wrote: »

Rusty wheel nuts are the least of your worries on a mini the gearboxes fall to pieces the layshaft bearing mainly and the clutches also got a tendency to impode at any moment. Plus all the ones ive worked on nothing fits the same as the last one i repaired trouble is people think they are buying a BMW

Better get your gearbox replaced quick then......








...... Even though it's an auto