GillesGT3

Hello Everyone!

Just wondering if you face the same issue, no matter what, rust keeps on coming on the bolts that holds the wheels?
Anyone found alternatives/trick to avoid that?

Thanks!
Gilles

mudman2

new ones with the right sized wrench, once the coating is gone its gone

Lexlthr

I picked up a new set of black lugs nuts off a brand new 958 CS a couple years ago that the owner decided to go with aftermarket 22" wheels a week after her bought it. They have gone though two years including two brutal Western PA winters and are still nice and black.

NC 996TT

I had my 2009 Cayenne Turbo S wheels powder coated, replaced the wheel bolts with Black, so I have an OEM set of wheel bolts in good condition - no rust. PM if interested.

Rossi

Very annoying problem on such a high end car.
I used RustSeal paint. Awesome product, small brush and just paint right over the rust.
The paint comes in Silver. Highly recommend!!!

RajDatta

I just bought a new set of lug nuts and lock nuts. Wonder if I should clearcoat them to protect them before the install.

CaptainGSR

I am guessing from this thread that the 958 black lug bolts and the 955/957 silver lug bolts are interchangeable?
Assuming stock rims of various sizes and obviously no spacer?
Am I correct?

Rossi

You can also get some lug bolt covers. Many options out there. Even some with Porsche crest.

ktr6

I have the same rust issue with my bolts as well, going to give the rust seal a shot-thanks for the tip.

CAVU

I bought a set of titanium bolts from http://www.world-motorsports.com/por...-bolt-set.html . Lots of post on the 997 forum.

I liked them so much that I ordered a set for my Cayenne. PERFECT!

Do not make my mistake. Remove a current bolt, measure it and order the correct length. I ordered the second set the same length as the 911 length. 5mm too short.

CaptainGSR

I need lock bolts in France. Too much theft.
All these aftermarket sets are awesome, but they never come with lock bolts... :-(

Petza914

If anyone is interested, I have a proper length set of the World Motorsports Ti bolts for sale in the Marketplace. Had to change to a different bolt seat for my new wheels - used for 1,000 miles only - installed and deinstalled one time.

https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...m-spacers.html



These will also work for 996 & 997 cars running 10-14 mm wheel spacers.

nodoors

Where in France are you that wheel theft is a big problem? The keyed bolts really don't do much to stop people. A turbosocket set will defeat them all.

Petza914

+1

Locking lug bolts only inconvenience the owner of the vehicle - not the thieves. I've removed all of them from my vehicles and just use regular bolts and nuts now.

John Welch.

Just had to hammer on a 21mm socket onto a keyed lug to get a wheel off. No key in the trunk, nearest dealer 150 miles away.

What a brilliant farking design, make sure the owner can't remove the wheel while doing nothing to prevent theft.