stolen wheel bolt

[rom1]

Some theving **** has taken 1 of my wheel bolts, no idea why luckily no damage.

I thought of
1) replace it and hope it doesn't happen again

2) fit nut covers over the bolts, but this may cause damage if they try to prise them off without the right tool.

3) fit 4 tuner bolts to each wheel, leaving locking bolt as it is, these come with a spline type tool to remove bolts. Would these fit?

My bolts are in really good nik, no rust which a lot of them have.


What would be the best option and how if people prevented this, yes they were on tight after painting the calipers

 

[markjay]

You seem certain that the bolt did not come loose and fell off.

If so, cances are someone was missing a bolt and could not be bothered to buy one... it is likely to be a one off and there is no reason to assume that the thief will come back for more.

 

[stwat]

Have you had tyres replaced recently? Or had the wheel off at any time?
Why would someone steal a single bolt?

 

[Wheelsnuts]

Strange. I would say you would be really unlucky if it happened again.

 

[rom1]

Had all 4 wheels refurbished powder coated and fitted new tyres. all bolts were on and rechecked after a week. Then removed to paint calipers. Bolts rechecked after a wk. Few days after 1 bolt missing

 

[Scott_F]

Have you had tyres replaced recently? Or had the wheel off at any time?
Why would someone steal a single bolt?

Maybe someone was attempting to steal a wheel and was disturbed before they got very far.

 

[Druk]

Maybe someone was attempting to steal a wheel and was disturbed before they got very far.

Probably bolted before they got caught.








sorry

 

[martyz]

Probably bolted before they got caught.








sorry

There's some nuts about.

 

[markjay]

Please don't derail this thread.

 

[SLKGirl]

It's wheely hard to fathom out some people!

 

[Druk]

It's wheely hard to fathom out some people!

You're sinking to new depths with that one.

 

[markjay]

You're sinking to new depths with that one.

My experience is that SLKGirl is a well-balanced person.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

some of these be -spoke quotes has me buckled.

 

[Druk]

My experience is that SLKGirl is a well-balanced person.

Now weight a minute!!!

 

[Giantvanman]

I aspect ratio serious to childish people to be higher; beading kids!

 

[jotter22]

I think the op may have lost another thread!

Tony.

 

[Druk]

None of these posts has any bearing on the original problem.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

good to see someones tracking the tread .

sorry thread.

 

[trapperjohn]

The forum returning to how I liked it best.

 

[tode]

Simple solution - get Kwak Fit to tighten the nuts with their air-gun - no more theft