Locking wheel nuts for 2005 STI
29 October 2004, 08:47 PM
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Locking wheel nuts for 2005 STI
Does anyone know of any locking wheel nuts that will fit the 2005 STI?
The standard wheel nuts are domed, and the McGard ones that are sold as being for all Impreza models are much longer and stick out of the wheel - so not only do they look bad, they'd be easy to remove with a big pair of pliers too.
The standard wheel nuts are domed, and the McGard ones that are sold as being for all Impreza models are much longer and stick out of the wheel - so not only do they look bad, they'd be easy to remove with a big pair of pliers too.
01 November 2004, 10:53 AM
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mc gard do a recess locking wheel nut it basically looks like a donut ive just brought a set from halfooks its got a weird number sofing lihe 48013 its listed as the ones for aftermarket alloys
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I just called Shy Auto, McGard's (official?) distributor. 24013 is a low profile nut designed to fit under hub caps, which I guess is the one you have? I sent them the picture (above) and that's what they recommended - they said it's doughnut shaped and that the key has a recess designed to accommodate the wheel stud.
Downside is I'm toldthey're far from pretty, though
What do yours look like?
Anyone know what Subaru use?
Downside is I'm toldthey're far from pretty, though
What do yours look like?Anyone know what Subaru use?
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Never mind, I've ordered a set from a Subaru dealer. Maybe getting parts for an import isn't that hard after all 
Edited to add:
They arrived this morning. They're actually made by McGard after all - but they're much shorter than the ones sold in Halfords and are only a little bit higher than the original domed wheel nuts. In fact they're probably as short as they could possibly be given the design.
Total cost about £28, actually cheaper than the Halfords ones too! Result
Edited to add:
They arrived this morning. They're actually made by McGard after all - but they're much shorter than the ones sold in Halfords and are only a little bit higher than the original domed wheel nuts. In fact they're probably as short as they could possibly be given the design.
Total cost about £28, actually cheaper than the Halfords ones too! Result
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