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Buz



Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Forest of Dean
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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black
How hard can it be...
...to find some locking wheel nuts for Boost Alloys on my Defender?
A couple of Ebay sites quote they don't fit Boosts, when I questioned one they said they think its something to do with the rim being narrower?
I then found a set of 4 on devon 4x4, emailed them twice to confirm they are OK with Boosts and do they come in a pack of 5 (1 for the spare)....no response......

So, where did you get yours?
Post #444108 7th Aug 2015 8:37pm
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Post #444113 7th Aug 2015 8:52pm
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Buz



Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black
That was going to be my last resort, I assumed they would be a bit on the dear side!
Post #444117 7th Aug 2015 8:58pm
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gcc130



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Cheaper than replacing rims and tyres when they're nicked Whistle
Post #444122 7th Aug 2015 9:17pm
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munch90



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The lockers are the same size as the standard alloy wheel nut , so why wont they fit ?

are you talking 16 inch wheels or 18 inch wheels ?

as some 18 inch boost alloys have a thicker centre so need a longer nut
Post #444149 7th Aug 2015 10:18pm
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Buz



Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black
Yep, 16" Boost Alloys.
These were the ones I was thinking of

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OE-Land-Rover-De...1e744e2f5f
Post #444153 7th Aug 2015 10:28pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Those are not Original Equipment (OE) despite what the Ebay listing says, they have a completely different key pattern. I have to say that the ad does not radiate quality and I'd be more inclined to get genuine ones from my dealer. They are quite important, after all.
Post #444159 7th Aug 2015 10:42pm
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custom90



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As above, I'd really go genuine cost or not.
No quality nuts and you ally's and tyres are worthless really as they are all that keeping them secure in more ways than one.
Post #444177 7th Aug 2015 11:39pm
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AndyS



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Sumatra Black
Buy two of the 'key' sockets to get the wheels off. They're incredibly soft and tend to bend out of circular very easily leaving you with wheels you can't get off. So carry a spare socket, it'll cost you about £15 but cheaper than calling someone out at roadside.
Post #444203 8th Aug 2015 7:46am
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Buz



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black
Thanks guys, genuine it is then Thumbs Up
Post #444222 8th Aug 2015 8:57am
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