Wheelnut 'covers' trying to escape...

[looking_to_buy]

anyone else have this problem? they are a loose fit on the locking wheel nut :( lost 2 already... just 2 more to go and only done 8k miles! :(

been my only disappointment so far tho!!!

(wish i'd kept my Fabia spares now! think i binned them when i changed over to a Seat Leon for a bit tho) :(

curses

[James_H]

I had a couple of loose ones, but think it was because someone was after my wheels. Whoever it was only got away with a valve cap.

I find the cover of the locking nut has the best fit and clicks into place, only found after trying to put one of the differently shaped non-locking covers on.

[Gillywibble]

I've lost one. I didn't know they clicked into place, will check later.

[Daveclar]

I've lost a couple too. They're not exactly a great fit, are they?

[Babs]

Never known any of mine to click into place?

[reptil]

anyone else have this problem? they are a loose fit on the locking wheel nut :( lost 2 already... just 2 more to go and only done 8k miles! :(

been my only disappointment so far tho!!!

(wish i'd kept my Fabia spares now! think i binned them when i changed over to a Seat Leon for a bit tho) :(

curses

Have lost at least two. It's because they are too loose on the lock-nuts.....

Dealer would give me new ones for free, but i thing I will change the nuts for regular ones......

[InexEng]

I've lost 3 of the ones on the locking nuts

recon it was a bad batch

had to buy 4 new ones they seem much better, a more snug fit

[Paul007]

I had two blasted off at the car wash which I suppose is hardly suprising when put under pressure but it never happened on my other two previous Octy's.

[Alex1980]

Both me and my brother have had exactly the same problem, and lost them from the locking nuts after about 2,000 miles.

According to the dealer, its a British manufacturing error. They are made just for the UK market, and are fitted when the cars come off the boat at the docks.

I had a word with the dealer, and they ordered me some for free, and touch wood, these seem to be a little better, although I am a bit OCD with them now and keep checking they are pushed on tightly. Even considered putting either a bit of blutack or silicone behind them.

[simba]

Ive lost 3 in 3 wks bought a shed load of e/bay super glued them on and no more worrys.

[gregozedobe]

Ive lost 3 in 3 wks bought a shed load of e/bay super glued them on and no more worrys.

I'd be worried I wouldn't be able to get them off to access the wheel bolts when I needed to get a wheel off.

[Paul007]

Can hear the discussion with the RAC man now, "well they did come off but haven't had to change a wheel until now.."