Nuts!

[jeffwebb]

The wheel nuts on my 203 saloon have all gone rusty. Anyone recommend a reasonably priced supplier, preferably online, or must I go to the stealers!?

 

[jeffwebb]

Just found link to Alloy Wheels Direct. Any other suggestions gratefully received.

 

[Ian B Walker]

guess who is dumb, just noticed you have done what I was going to suggest

 

[Chris Murray]

Ours have Dacromet 500 coating, far better than the zinc oem bolts:
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/knowledgebase#Accessories_Bolts_Caps

 

[Flash]

Tip: If you are going to use anything acidic/abrasive on the wheels other than car body shampoo then the nuts are going to inevitably rust/corrode!

 

[Flyer]

Tip #2: Even if you only ever use water and car shampoo on the wheels, the nuts will inevitably rust!

 

[Flash]

Tip #2: Even if you only ever use water and car shampoo on the wheels, the nuts will inevitably rust!

Tip #3: Tip 3: Buy a set of hub caps and problem solved...

 

[Chris Murray]

The bolts we sell are Dacromet 500 coated - much better than the zinc plating that Mercedes use.
from the site:
All of our bolts are made by RAD in Germany to DIN EN ISO 898-1 tempered to strength class 10.9
www.radgmbh.com
Corrosion resistance is provided by a Dacromet 500A coating - 240-500 hours salt spray test resistance guaranteed (10+ years use in Northern Europe)
Chrome plating is micro-porous and lasts typically 15 hours. Zinc plated bolts last 20 hours -around 1 year normal use!

 

[sneijder]

If the car's still under warranty, your dealer will be more than happy to replace them for you - it's quite a common claim.