Where can you buy wheel bolts for alloys in Ireland?

kevin65 · 24-10-2014 6:07pm #1

Just received my wheel-tyre package from Wheelbase Alloys and the f*cking dicks sent nuts instead of studs.

They have been a total nightmare to deal with so I was wondering is there any outlets in Dublin/Limerick/Cork/Galway(preferable) that you can buy wheels bolts for alloy wheels?

The tread on the tyres is just below 3mm so I am in a hurry to get the new tyres fitted.

mgbgt1978 · 24-10-2014 6:38pm

Seeing as they advertise a 'full fitting kit' (which shows a picture of Studs) underneath each particular Wheel I'd be getting back to them.
They appear to operate on Saturdays so you should be able to contact them.
Have you, or anyone you know, got free UK minutes on their L/line or Mobile ?
Ringing them should get you a better response than an Email.
As they didn't supply what you paid for you could always suggest a chargeback on your credit card. Might spur them on a bit.
If they offer to post them you would be better off using Parcel Motel, would shave a couple of days off the delivery.

Other than that you are realistically looking at trawling through Scrapyards tomorrow to find the studs....and most won't be interested for such a small request.

kevin65 · 24-10-2014 7:08pm

These guys are total assh*les. I was on the phone to them about 5 times to find out where my order was at. The order took over two weeks with no end of excuses and they only shipped after I threatened to open a paypal dispute to get my money back. It would probably take 2-3 weeks if they would actually send them and based on my experience the probably wont bother their arse, so I think I just have to suck it up and buy a set.

dr.fuzzenstein · 24-10-2014 7:12pm

Believe it or not, but I found Halfords reasonable for small things like that.
Once needed a bolt to hold on a brake caliper (lost a bolt in the middle of the road and was stranded), went to every garage and motor factors, even main Ford dealer in Limerick, just got "Ah jaysus, nobody ever asked us for that, you wouldn't get that anywhere now, at all at all!".
Went to Halfords "yes, every bolt you could possibly want and you say you are stranded round the corner? Take all the tools you need, just bring them back again afterwards"
Compared to the guy behind the counter at Ford (not Sheil's, they are actually helpful and good) nearly fell off his chair in boredom and indifference, it was a welcome change.
A smaller garage also offered help, there was a bin with lots of bolts and I could just take a handful, would have just about worked, but none quite fitted, but the gesture was very much appreciated.

kevin65 · 24-10-2014 7:18pm

Thanks, but Halfords only sell the locking bolt sets. Hoping to get a set of wheel bolts and look to get a proper set of locking wheel bolts at at later stage.

ofcork · 24-10-2014 7:20pm

Would a main dealer not have them,i got bolts before from a Toyota dealer.

GreenwayM · 24-10-2014 7:21pm

I am afraid that I don't have the answer to your Question but, I am new to boards.ie and wanted to ask a Question . .

I bought a car with alloys there in May and I think that tyre pressure on two of the wheels seem to drop a bit . . .

Got them checked in garage and was told no slow punctures etc, but mechanice told me "this happens with alloys"

Is this true?

ofcork · 24-10-2014 7:22pm

Your alloys may be buckled,happened me with a laguna and had to get the 4 straightened.

kevin65 · 24-10-2014 7:22pm

ofcork wrote: »

Would a main dealer not have them,i got bolts before from a Toyota dealer.

Unfortunately, original Toyota alloy wheel bolts have a flat washer as well as the taper and are suitable for original alloys only.

Supergurrier · 24-10-2014 7:38pm

Ebay.co.uk + Parcel Motel
?????
Profit

JohnBoy26 · 24-10-2014 7:43pm

Any good tyre place should have what you are looking for.

Stoolbend · 24-10-2014 8:11pm

Anywhere that sells alloys should have most types of wheels studs.

tyview · 24-10-2014 8:18pm

I had a nightmare finding bolts for my alloys and the guys at route 66 in ballymount were brilliant for them.

http://www.route66dublin.ie/

Gumbo · 25-10-2014 8:17pm

Pro Parts in Coolmine, Dublin 15 sell these. I recently replaced my full set with them. €25 iirc.

pablo128 · 25-10-2014 8:21pm

What Toyota do you have that takes bolts instead of nuts?

Where can you buy wheel bolts for alloys in Ireland?

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