DaveNP is there a huge difference between bolt type for alloys and steel wheels?
I possibly think its down to who actually put on the bolt in the first place and also constantly checking. With putting winter tires on you need to keep checking the bolts are ok as you will get more vibrations on the wheel. Previously had a V40 estate and changed to winter tires and the garage fitted winter on for us and the bolts came loose on one wheel (This was on the same alloy)
For my current S40 I have 2 sets of alloy wheels, my winters have also managed to drop a bolt while driving which is worrying but always check before long journeys that they are done up properly. So I think checking the bolts constantly when running winter tires are a must as the increase vibration can wiggle them loose.
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