Lug / Wheel Question

[dc914guy]

My 914 has the stock steel wheels. I picked up a set of the Rivera (sp?) wheels, and was curious to see if I have to change my lug bolts? Someone was telling me I might.

Thanks,
~Eric

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Yes, the steel-wheel bolts are significantly shorter than the alloy-wheel bolts. They will not thread into the hubs far enough to be safe. We sell the factory ($$$!!!) bolts, and there are Audi bolts that are correct and are quite a bit less $$. Make sure you get the ones with the correct seat style on the back of the bolt-heads! Stock 914 wheels (and I assume the Rivs as well) use "acorn" or spherical seats, many US wheels use conical seats.

--DD

[dc914guy]

Dave~
Do you have any more information on the Audi bolts I would need to pickup for the Riv. wheels?

Thanks,
~Eric

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Nope, I'd've posted it if I did.

--DD

[AaronM]

If/when you put the Riv's on the car, would you be willing to sell the steel wheels? Are your steel wheels in good shape? How much would you want?

Aaron