Wanted wheel & tyre

boston boy · Jun 2nd, 2012, 17:54

Hi,due to a nightmare with a locking wheel nut.The wheel needs to be cut off.I am after the following-

One Atlantis alloy,preferably clean with no kerbing. (54 plate SE 18") plus tyre 235/60/R18 (ideally with some tread left).Due the weight issue,I could really do with a collection if the North West (live in Southport).

Please pm me if you have one for sale.

Thanks,

Boston Boy

gary austin · Jun 3rd, 2012, 11:36

hi i recently had a nightmare with my locking nuts on my xc i even got new wheel keys from norway overnight delivery but by the third wheel they were done so my garage welded a nut onto the wheel nut by welding into the hole in the nut and put a sleave arond it to protect the wheel as much as poss and he managed to get it out good luck gary

gillberry · Jun 3rd, 2012, 15:17

One of my locking wheel nuts would not come off so a local guy welds a nut on using titanium which does not damage the alloy . Now don't use the locking wheel nuts as they are too much hassle .

mikealder · Jun 3rd, 2012, 15:29

Have you cut the wheel off yet? if not why not post a picture of the damaged locking nut as that might provoke a few more suggestions on how to remove the wheel bolt rather than chopping the wheel off - Mike

boston boy · Jun 3rd, 2012, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikealder

Have you cut the wheel off yet? if not why not post a picture of the damaged locking nut as that might provoke a few more suggestions on how to remove the wheel bolt rather than chopping the wheel off - Mike

Many thanks for the reply. The car has been back to the supplying dealer (Volvo) last week. They managed to remove 3 wheels with their master key/wrench.The fourth could not be moved.Prior to this I sent off for a new master key which as you can see did not work.It appears someone has really given this fourth wheel some stick.The mechanic spent nearly 2 hours on this wheel alone trying everything they know .Subsequently the wheel has some major damage around the locking nut.They have agreed to cut the wheel off and replace when I have managed to locate one.(they quoted £400.00 to replace it!).Plan B now,thus the need to find a wheel & tyre.

southportvolvo · Jun 13th, 2012, 09:27

Try Salvogroup, a big Volvo breaker's, they do mail order but are resonable on postage and quick delivery-01773 531188

Jun 2nd, 2012, 17:54	#1
boston boy New Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 20:05 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: southport	Wanted wheel & tyre Hi,due to a nightmare with a locking wheel nut.The wheel needs to be cut off.I am after the following- One Atlantis alloy,preferably clean with no kerbing. (54 plate SE 18") plus tyre 235/60/R18 (ideally with some tread left).Due the weight issue,I could really do with a collection if the North West (live in Southport). Please pm me if you have one for sale. Thanks, Boston Boy

Jun 3rd, 2012, 15:17	#3
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 07:03 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	One of my locking wheel nuts would not come off so a local guy welds a nut on using titanium which does not damage the alloy . Now don't use the locking wheel nuts as they are too much hassle . __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Jun 13th, 2012, 09:27	#6
southportvolvo Trader Last Online: Nov 19th, 2021 13:18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southport/Merseyside	Salvogroup Try Salvogroup, a big Volvo breaker's, they do mail order but are resonable on postage and quick delivery-01773 531188

Jun 3rd, 2012, 11:36	#2
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	hi i recently had a nightmare with my locking nuts on my xc i even got new wheel keys from norway overnight delivery but by the third wheel they were done so my garage welded a nut onto the wheel nut by welding into the hole in the nut and put a sleave arond it to protect the wheel as much as poss and he managed to get it out good luck gary

Jun 3rd, 2012, 15:29	#4
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Have you cut the wheel off yet? if not why not post a picture of the damaged locking nut as that might provoke a few more suggestions on how to remove the wheel bolt rather than chopping the wheel off - Mike

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