Locking Wheel Nuts

[Guest]

Message from Justin Mallinson

Can anyone help?

I am on my second Boxster S, on Tuesday morning I had two wheels stolen off my car, this is the second time this has happened to me! The locking wheel nuts are obviously nothing but an expensive nut as twice they have failed to achieve what they were set out to do!!

Porsche Cars West London have not been a great deal of help or concern but then again, they made another £1,646.00 so they aren't that worried as long as they are making money!!!

I was just hoping that one of your learned members may know of or heard of a reputable ' locking wheel' that actually locks the wheel onto the car and can not be removed without the appropriate key!!

Any help or advice other than buying a garage in central London would be of great use and also enable me to continue to enjoy the otherwise the greatest marque in the world!

Justin Mallinson
Tel : 020 7221 7292
Fax : 020 7221 0460
Mob: 07860 158 660
Email : jmallinson@tcsmedia.co.uk
Post: 35 Garway Road, London, W2 4QF

 

[evoke]

I think that the Porsche 'keyed' wheel nuts (as opposed to true locking wheel nuts) are not very effective. Most professional thieves will easily be able to steal wheels.

I cannot help directly but I recently had people stealing the Porsche-Crested Valve Caps off my wheels. I invested in a CCTV system and printed out an A4 'CCTV Warning' sign. I then laminated the A4 sign and leave it on my dashboard every time I leave the vehicle. I have had not problems with the car ever since. I think the sign is deterring the thieves around my way.

I used the embedded picture as a template for the sign which I created in Microsoft Word. I hope that helps.

Taz

 

[Guest]

You need to buy McGuard locknuts which I believe are the only ones available that have Thatcham approval. You can order them from Halfords

 

[Andy Tims]

Sophia

You might want to consider taking Porsche on for this. The phrase "fitness for purpose" springs to mind.

 

[Guest]

I've had the same problem with someone knicking anything that comes of easy for months my car. I like your sign, i'm gonna try it out. Thanks for help.

 

[Mark_Bennett]

McGard - however this is what their site says:

M14 x 1.5 bolt 19mm
*Lock bolts available as original equipment from dealer.*

Sorry, there are no installation kits available for this vehicle.

If it helps, any there are 30 different locking wheelnut keys from Porsche.

 

[Guest]

http://www.type-911.co.uk/ac_wheel.htm

The chrome ones on this page defintely look like McGard to me.

 

[Nick_USA]

If memory serves me correctly there are around 24 differing keys. Most OPCs have a complete set. The key number is written on each key but I do not think it is written on the nut (I maybe wrong so check on that one). Keys can be re-ordered but I also do not believe the key number is known by Porsche.

 

[Rodney Naghar]

Take a picture of the locking bolt, and go to your OPC and try to find a match.

 

[cd1957]

Hi you should be able to remove the lining without removing the wheel.

Chris

 

[Scorpio.72]

@ Nick_USA

Yeah, i checked the locking wheel nut first but theres no id on it that i can see.

@ cd1957

Never thought about trying to remove the lining with the wheel in place, i just assumed it would need the wheel removed first, so will try that. Im also gonna assume the black "knobbly bits" (sorry, im not car technical at all) that hold the lining in place will just "pop out"? (havent tried yet, so the answer might be obvious to the experienced).

@ Rodney Naghar

If i cant remove the lining with the wheel in place that will be my next move.


Cheers for replies guys

 

[Nick_USA]

The 'black knobbly bits' have a centre core, push that in, don't worry about retrieving it you can do that when the liner is off, then the outer core can be pulled out.

You may have to turn the wheel to one side to gain better access.

Now to which side the cable is, it can vary, my (USA) 986 is your drivers side, however my (USA) 987 is your passenger side.

 

[Scorpio.72]

Cheers Nick,

Mines a UK version (RHD). I might have a small problem turning the wheels, steering lock is on and the car doors wont open (the wheels are locked in line with the body, is that going to cause a problem?). []

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: Scorpio.72

Cheers Nick,

Mines a UK version (RHD). I might have a small problem turning the wheels, steering lock is on and the car doors wont open (the wheels are locked in line with the body, is that going to cause a problem?). []

If you have tiny hands you should be able to get by, finding the wire with less space could get interesting. []

If you can't get the liner totally out push it inwards and reach in.

 

[shorthouse]

Jeff,

You don't need to remove the wheel. If you reach up inside the driver's side wheel arch, just inside the liner on the front edge you will find a release wire. Give it a tug until the front releases. Later models have different systems. Then buy a trickle charger[]

 

[Mark_Bennett]

ORIGINAL: Nick_USA

The 'black knobbly bits' have a centre core, push that in, don't worry about retrieving it you can do that when the liner is off, then the outer core can be pulled out.

You may have to turn the wheel to one side to gain better access.

Now to which side the cable is, it can vary, my (USA) 986 is your drivers side, however my (USA) 987 is your passenger side.

On the early cars, the centre pulls out to remove - not pushes in. I didn't realise later cars were different!

 

[Rodney Naghar]

ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett


On the early cars, the centre pulls out to remove - not pushes in. I didn't realise later cars were different!

+1

 

[Scorpio.72]

@ shorthouse

When you say "just inside the liner on the front edge", do you mean the liner on the right side when facing the wheel, at bottom of wheel arch, or hidden behind the liner at the back of the wheel arch? I did find a green wire under the wheel arch just right of the wheel in a open panel, but not sure if i should pull that? (looked more electrical).

@ Mark & Rodney,

I can confirm the centre of the 'black knobbly bit' pulls out on my car, not in.

 

[Scorpio.72]

... ok update, found it! I owe you all a beer, thanks for all your help.

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: Scorpio.72

@ Mark & Rodney,

I can confirm the centre of the 'black knobbly bit' pulls out on my car, not in.

So there is another difference then I see. Lefty/Righty Insidy/Outy []