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  1. 23rd July 2013, 12:09 PM #1
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    Wheel nut options

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    I need to replace the locking wheel nuts on my Defender, the key and the nuts are worn, must be soft!!

    The consensus on here that I have read is to replace them with standard nuts unless you are in an area prone to getting wheels stolen.

    So I have a choice.

    Full set of 5 locking nuts and key from LR for $199

    Replace the 5 nuts with standard wheel nuts (genuine LR part RRD500560) at $23 a wheel from a dealer.

    Or after market ones for $ 13.70 delivered per wheel. Land Rover Parts - WHEEL NUT - L/ROVER DEF+DISC+R/ROVER (ALLOY WHEELS)(CAPPED)

    so the question is, does anyone have any experience with the after market ones? and is it worth the extra $10 per wheel to have genuine?

    cheers
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  2. 23rd July 2013, 01:02 PM #2
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    Locking wheel nuts are a PITA IMHO.
    I've never needed them fortunately, and replaced mine.

    Can't comment on the aftermarket ones, but there's always plenty of genuine ones in good nick, online for cheap.
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  3. 23rd July 2013, 02:15 PM #3
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    Just got mine in the post today. 4 for $47 delivered from British 4WD in Tassie. Bearmact brand.
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  4. 23rd July 2013, 02:26 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by skoller View Post
    Just got mine in the post today. 4 for $47 delivered from British 4WD in Tassie. Bearmact brand.
    Hi Skoller,
    How long did they take to arrive? Also would be interested in your opinion on the quality.

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  5. 23rd July 2013, 03:15 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by patclan View Post
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    Or after market ones for $ 13.70 delivered per wheel. Land Rover Parts - WHEEL NUT - L/ROVER DEF+DISC+R/ROVER (ALLOY WHEELS)(CAPPED)

    so the question is, does anyone have any experience with the after market ones? and is it worth the extra $10 per wheel to have genuine?

    cheers
    Pat
    Just bought a Disco 2 and the previous owner had removed the stainless skins from all the wheelnuts for some unknown reason, replaced them all for $220 + PP with the above, including the locknuts. That was 5 weeks ago and they are still looking good.

    Regards,

    Ray
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  6. 23rd July 2013, 05:58 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by skoller View Post
    Just got mine in the post today. 4 for $47 delivered from British 4WD in Tassie. Bearmact brand.
    I got the same wheel nuts from British 4WD, only 5, a couple of weeks ago, they took about a week to arrive.
    Excellent quality, a perfect match for the original wheel nuts
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  7. 23rd July 2013, 08:22 PM #7
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    Locknuts are nothing but trouble IMHO.
    My Defender has had the locknuts replaced with a standard nut. Luckily there isn't really a wheel theft racket running up here, at least not Land Rover wheels anyway

    Can't comment on the aftermarket ones?
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  8. 24th July 2013, 08:44 AM #8
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    Going through same problem myself. Changing to standard nuts. Make sure you keep a lock nut on the spare at the very least.

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  9. 24th July 2013, 04:16 PM #9
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    My wheel nuts took about a week to arrive also but there is a slight difference to the originals and also a bit shinier but once they get dirty you wont be able to tell.
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  10. 25th July 2013, 09:08 AM #10
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    Hello,
    I had an issue where the locking nut was done up too tight and it stripped the 'key way' on the nut! I had to use a cold chisel to remove the lock nut! Lucky it was in the driveway at home and not in the middle of nowhere..... They are bloody stupid things that are made far too soft......
    I ordered 4 of these....

    Land Rover Parts - WHEEL NUT - L/ROVER DEF+DISC+R/ROVER (ALLOY WHEELS)(CAPPED)

    Perfect match to orig, I they were Britpart if my memory serves me correct....
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