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Steel wheels

I bought some steel wheels and tyres from Mytyres and had them delivered to their local agent. They have fitted them with the wheel nuts from the alloy wheels (Ford Focus 16in). Should I have different nuts for the steel wheels? The agent said they were safe - they just don't look right. If I do need different nuts, where would you suggest that I get them from?

I ordered the wheels a week ago on Sunday, they were fitted on Friday and it snowed on Friday night!

Asked on 2 December 2010 by Crod

Answered by Honest John

Steel wheels usually require shouldered wheel bolts. Get a set from a Ford dealer. That's 20 altogether for a 5 stud Focus.

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