8 replies to this topic

[Ichbineinmini]

Have been very kindly given a free set of Exacton wheels, on delivery of wheels the mechanic says:

 

Wheels received, the stud holes have been mangled a bit from fitting the incorrect wheel nuts.

 

There is at least one mangled hole on each wheel.

 

The wheel nuts will tighten, whether they stay tight is a different matter & for how long.

 

He is saying not to use them, does the panel agree?! 

 

 

 

 

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[cal844]

That needs new inserts and holes dressed, personally I'd put that money to a new to you set of wheels

[nicklouse]

As the Mini does not use hub-centric fitting you are either spending a few hundred pounds getting those repaired or buying new wheels.

[lippo]

 I wouldn't use them in that condition. Too risky.

[Spider]

Just to add another voice here, I wouldn't be fitting them.

You can have them repaired.

[colinf1]

I'd press out the inserts and see what condition the holes are in - see if all the damage is on the insert rather than the wheel casting. At least that way you can properly measure the insert to get replacements.

[68+86auto]

They need to be repaired.

[Steam]

Do you have so little faith in your mechanic's opinion that you have to ask?

[bpirie1000]

Replace wheel inserts and things will be good.. but certainly not a home dinner, unless you have a laith or a mill to make the studd size correct and holes central...