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Old 07 March 2010 | 12:53 AM
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can anyone offer any advise regarding locking wheel nuts.
from a search on here it seems most can be removed with a socket.
seem like a bit of waste of time. what does everyone do? dont wanna waste £35 on some if they can be wipped off.
anyone tried these? they look difficult to remove with a socket.

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Old 07 March 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Get some McGuard locking wheel nuts!!
Old 07 March 2010 | 12:58 AM
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Old 07 March 2010 | 01:00 AM
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yes seen them, seems they can be removed with a socket? i think theres an ultra version too with a spinning colar?
Old 07 March 2010 | 01:30 AM
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They must be good to get Thatcham approval though, no other nut has!
Old 07 March 2010 | 08:23 AM
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You won't go wrong with mcguard locking nuts,got mine brand new off bay £20.00,also got a cheaper set fitted just to make sure. Mcguard fitted by most car manufacturers as std locking wheel nut .
Old 07 March 2010 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Marx Mcrae
Get some McGuard locking wheel nuts!!
Two on each wheel (to stop the wheels being wobbled loose); alhough they can be removed with a certain American bodgers spanner too...
Old 07 March 2010 | 09:10 AM
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McGards have had a spinning collar since before 2002. Thats when the Subaru standard parts were upgraded anyway. Theyre substantially cheaper from a dealer as a Subaru part btw, than from retailers as a McGard product.
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The McGards come in 2 lengths that fit Scoobs. I'd go for the shorter ones. I wish I had because mine stick out about half an inch. Mine were only £8 new off ebay, though.
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would these do. cheaper than halfords but they are open ended.
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