As my esteemed and learn'ed friends have suggested that these rather swish little devices may prevent "scrotes" making off with my beloveds wheels, I thought it would be prudent to invest!

Now, a few questions.

How do I put them on without a Torque Wrench?

Should I use them AS WELL AS the VAG ones? or instead?

If WITH them, where do I put them? Not next to them?

Your opinions Gentlemen?

Jono

Jono.

You don't need a torque wrench -- although it is a good idea,you will need to re-tighten them after 30 miles or so....maybe fit them and nip to a local tyre shop and ask them to check torque ??

As to wether you use with or on their own -- up to you -- just remember it's another bit to loose!

I don't think any real benefit would be gained by fitting both as the VAG ones are simple to remove with or without the tools -- The McGard ones are a different kettle of fish tho -- and one very important point -- make sure you don't loose the paperwork for the McGard nuts -- you can't get replacement tools without it!!

Just put some McGard locking nuts on my Superb (ok so the rims are only 16"....but i still dont want them pinched). I left the original VAG lock nuts on, just to add buggerance to anyone who might try to pinch the wheels.I didnt bother with a torque wrench either, just used my 15 1/2 stone frame to "torque" them up accordingly. What I did notice was that the packageing says not to tighten with an impact gun, so I can see a wheel nut swap operation arriving when visits to service/tyre dealers are needed.

I am also tempted to get the McGard chromed wheel nuts to replace rest of the nuts, they look so sexy.

Andy

Originally posted by Kentish in this post

I am also tempted to get the McGard chromed wheel nuts to replace rest of the nuts, they look so sexy.

Andy

Oh! - it's not just me then !

Which size/type of McGards do we need, where from, and how much?

Charming..............I post a reply to your question when under the other thread...then you move threads with your post. Ah well......

Halfords

Thanks, Andy, and sorry! I posted my question in the wheel bolts thread, went to read the next thread which was - would you believe - McGard wheelnuts - and realised that was the more appropriate thread. The rest is history...

So, would a decent sized Halfords have the right size McGards in stock or are they to order? And do our nice grey plastic wheel nut covers fit the McGards?

No worries

edited my reply out as well.

Andy

The Halfords I went in today had mine (Superb) in stock and on the shelf, and what surprised me more is that they required nuts are different from those for a Passat. Anyway, the plastic covers wont fit...but then I left the original VAG ones on as well, so havent tried the plastic cover off that 1 on the McGards (its different just incase you hadnt looked..the cover that is).

But I am tempted by the chromed McGard wheel nut replacements which means doing away with the grey plastic covers and having some nice polished chrome domed wheel nuts/bolts.

Andy

ps mine are model no 28018, and are M14 X 1.5

I have seen the use of wheel studs recommended instead of wheel bolts since they make putting the wheel back on far easier. Has anyone considered using these?

I havent, but then my Superb came with a little tool to screw into a hub thread to locate the wheel onto the hub, which you then remove to replace with the last remaining bolt.

As I dont intend to do any F1 pit changes, I didnt consider it a worry really.

Andy

Sounds a useful tool. Is it also in the Octavia tool kit, or do I need to investigate ETKA and order one?

PS: It's too late and cold to go out and have a look.

PPS: Looks like it must be the Tommy bar - P/N 893 012 223 - which is not part of the Octavia's or Fabia's tool kit.