Looking to replace the locking wheel bolts on the Karoq and wondered if either these:

 

RYBO Alloy Wheel Bolts - M14 x 1.5, 27mm Thread, 17mm Hex | Replacement Bolt Kit for Audi & Volkswagen Car Models | Car Accessories (Silver, Set of 4)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/RYBO-Alloy-Wheel-Bolts-Replacement/dp/B0DJR3CS9Z/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0_image?pd_rd_w=c9YH9&content-id=amzn1.sym.d63274d0-bf52-45e7-ae69-2bcf85c5865c%3Aamzn1.symc.ca948091-a64d-450e-86d7-c161ca33337b&pf_rd_p=d63274d0-bf52-45e7-ae69-2bcf85c5865c&pf_rd_r=QW9BXSM2AT7XD6007SY3&pd_rd_wg=JnySx&pd_rd_r=13f6ff3f-7df4-4957-83c8-65ddd805afbb&pd_rd_i=B0DJR3CS9Z&th=1

 

or these:

VAICO V10-3211 Wheel Bolt Length: 48mm, M 14 x 1,5 mm, M14x1,5mm, Spanner Size: 17, Ball seat A/G, Original VAICO Quality

https://www.autopartspro.co.uk/skoda-carparts/karoq-nu7/128289/10313/wheel-bolt-and-wheel-nuts?

 

would be equally suitable for a Karoq 2.0 Tdi 4x4 (2024) ?

 

I'd be a little wary of the low-priced Rybo ones - they may be ok, but seem far too cheap to be of reasonable quality. I didn't see any reference to a security key either - or are you not bothered with this?

Edited 12 November, 202412 Nov by Warrior193
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17 minutes ago, Warrior193 said:

I'd be a little wary of the low-priced Rybo ones - they may be ok, but seem far too cheap to be of reasonable quality. I didn't see any reference to a security key either - or are you not bothered with this?

Thanks for your thoughts on the price.  I agree. I've had a look at a few Skoda UK parts websites but they're not listing basic bolts.  I could give them a ring of course.

 

No, I'm actually replacing all the security bolts with standard bolts.  We've done this on all of our cars over the years after encountering some very annoying issues, such as changing the spare on a dark, cold winter road side and finding the anti-thief socket/bolt isn't playing fair.  

 

A few winters ago, on a cold evening outside the drive, I also managed to switch most of my summer alloys over to the winter wheels and tyres, but found that the security bolts on the last wheel just wouldn't budge.  So, all in reverse and the summers back on again - urgh.  Rush drive down to the nearest local garage for assistance, and they couldn't shift it either.  Eventually. a few days later the local Skoda dealership drilled out the last intransigent security wheel nut and I had to buy a whole new set of security bolts (to pass on when I eventually sold the car).  Alloys tend to not be stolen so much these days (am I tempting fate!), so they're more trouble than they are worth, just in my opinion of course.

Went for these eventually:

RIDEX 2070W0005 Wheel BoltBall seat A/G, 27 mm, silver, SW17, Steel, Male Hex

Article number: 2070W0005EAN: 4059191605279

 

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/13547056

Either OE, or Bimecc. 

my 2 cents... the bolts are a critical safety feature. No point in buying cheap ones your life depends on them. I wouldn't be buying anything like that off Amazon.  Only from a known reputable source. So go and get 4 standard Skoda wheel bolts. I am sure a main dealer will be able to help,that or a breakers yard.

 

Besides, with nut covers no one is going to know if you do or don't have locking bolts. They will assume you do.

41 minutes ago, chills said:

Besides, with nut covers no one is going to know if you do or don't have locking bolts.

The nut cover on the locker is different from the normal nut covers.

You can tell just by looking.

 

But for me on day one of new car ownership is to remove and wheel locks anyway.

 

Thanks.  AG Falco

I've found that locking wheel bolts generally only stop the owner from taking the wheels off. I had a socket/key round out on me a few years ago, and found it took about 30 seconds to hammer a blank socket on, and loosen it. 

 

If you run aftermarket wheels with a different seat type to OEM, then you might have to run different wheel bolts. I've run Bimecc in the past, and wouldn't touch any others. If running OEM wheels, then run OEM fasteners. Frankly, I'm shocked anyone would consider anything else - sitting at 70mph the only thing keeping those wheels on are five little bolts.

 

One of the reasons to look at Revo or Racingline when getting new wheels - you don't have to run spigot rings or aftermarket bolts.

 

 

58 minutes ago, AGFalco said:

The nut cover on the locker is different from the normal nut covers.

You can tell just by looking.

I hadn't noticed. Now I will have to go out and look 🙂

3 minutes ago, chills said:

Now I will have to go out and look

Look carefully for the round behind! 🤔

 

Thanks  AG Falco

12 minutes ago, AGFalco said:

Look carefully for the round behind! 🤔

I get in to trouble with the wife when I do that.....

 

23 hours ago, AGFalco said:

The nut cover on the locker is different from the normal nut covers.

You can tell just by looking.

Mine all look the same

3 minutes ago, chills said:

Mine all look the same

 

Either the picture angle, or you don't have lockers!

 

The cap heads all look similar, but the actual body that goes over the bolt is hexagonal on the normal ones and circular on the locker.

3 O Clock position.

Look behind.

 

Thanks. AG Falco

4 minutes ago, AGFalco said:

3 O Clock position.

Look behind.

 

Thanks. AG Falco

Thanks. Now I understand. So it is not that obvious.

 

They pointed out the security driver and said, "Don't lose this" thus, I assume it does have security bolts. Not had to look yet.

My point being that if the OP has nut covers, no one is going to know he doesn't have a locking nut.

Which means there will be easier targets than his car.  Unless they came prepared with a set of security nut drivers. 
 

I ran four black Bimecc bolts and one McGard black edition locker per wheel, but that was only because they were expensive OZ's.

 

If it was a slightly tired OEM wheel, I'd just get twenty bolts from Skoda for about £1.50 each and call it a day.

 

When was the last time you saw a car on bricks, outside of Birmingham in the 90s?

1 minute ago, chills said:

Thanks. Now I understand. So it is not that obvious.

 

Once you know it, you know it

 

2 minutes ago, chills said:

"Don't lose this"

I would loose it and the bolts that go with them.

 

If you do replace them with normal bolts you will also need 4 nut/bolt covers to suit as the locker ones will fall off.

 

Thanks.  AG Falco

3 minutes ago, Occy245 said:

I'd just get twenty bolts from Skoda for about £1.50 each and call it a day.

Part number WHT 004 899. 

Last time I bought them in Oct 23 from TPS they were £4.93 + VAT each.

 

Thanks.  AG Falco

12 hours ago, chills said:

Mine all look the same

 

No they don't. This one is your locking wheel nut.

12 hours ago, AGFalco said:

Part number WHT 004 899. 

Last time I bought them in Oct 23 from TPS they were £4.93 + VAT each.

 

Thanks.  AG Falco

Catalogue shows WHT 001 812 for a '24 Karoq, no idea what the difference is - if any, but the price is spectacular....

 

£9.90 each, including VAT. 😆 😲 

 

Second hand is definitely the way to go!

6 hours ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Second hand is definitely the way to go!

That or new from a reputable supplier @Occy245 mentioned Bimecc for them. They have UK distributors such as https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bimecc/14759704  where you can get a set of 5 for £10.65!!

11 hours ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Catalogue shows WHT 001 812 for a '24 Karoq, no idea what the difference is

Could be longer?

 

Thanks.  AG Falco

I'd avoid second hand, you just don't know if someone's given them death with an impact gun when they've been tightened. 

 

The originals are probably made by Febi. Their catalogue says the part number is 46632, a quick google says they're about £2 each. They also list the bolt covers.

 

https://partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com/en/search?t=a&q=karoq&make=Škoda&model=Karoq+4x4+2017+-&page=1&group=Wheels

 

 

1 hour ago, StevesTruck said:

I'd avoid second hand, you just don't know if someone's given them death with an impact gun when they've been tightened. 

 

The originals are probably made by Febi. Their catalogue says the part number is 46632, a quick google says they're about £2 each. They also list the bolt covers.

 

https://partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com/en/search?t=a&q=karoq&make=Škoda&model=Karoq+4x4+2017+-&page=1&group=Wheels

 

 

 

AFAIK OE VW bolts are made by Febi B. It doesn't really matter if you get OE or OEM (there IS a difference), but I'd personally spend an extra few quid and get ones that the dealer parts department hands to me. They are, after all, probably one of the most important parts on your car. 

 

As above, I wouldn't touch second hand bolts - especially not for something safety critical. If they've been over-torqued in the past (£20 says an old man has put his full weight on the tyre iron) then they could be weakened. It might not seem like a big deal when you have five of them, but they do fail. If one has a hairline crack and fails, the one next to it will have increased strain. If that one then fails, you've only got three holding the wheel on. If you're travelling in a heavy car on the motorway, then the unequal force can quickly mess those three remaining up, until you only have three wheels on your wagon.

 

I've done a trip to the shop in a car with four bolts on one wheel as one stripped in the hub, and even though it was absolutely 100% fine, it still made me nervous!

 

It is unlikely, but for the sake of £15 vs £50, why risk it?