Torx wheel bolts

[Yeti]

Has anyone ever found any Torx wheel bolts to fit the Granturismo series? I much prefer the look of them and they would also give a bit of a security boost. I know Pogipollini used to do titanium bolts, but they were close on a grand a set. Don;t want them that much, black steel or stainless would do me

 

[CatmanV2]

I have security bolts that I got on Ebay from a Porsche dealer in fact for about £120 IIRC. Genuine thing in Maserati packaging, very good deal I thought.

Not actually Torx, though.

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[Yeti]

I've just found these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171884844512?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[azapa]

i always thought a nice upgrade would be titanium wheel bolts. they often come with torx heads, and are not *that* expensive. Anyone tried?

 

[CatmanV2]

i always thought a nice upgrade would be titanium wheel bolts. they often come with torx heads, and are not *that* expensive. Anyone tried?

I can imagine them being full of crud when you actually want to change them. My security bolts came with little plastic covers to prevent that.

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[Yeti]

I have seen them in Ti, but it was close on a grand for a set of 20. Nice, but not that nice.

i always thought a nice upgrade would be titanium wheel bolts. they often come with torx heads, and are not *that* expensive. Anyone tried?

 

[Yeti]

Good point

I can imagine them being full of crud when you actually want to change them. My security bolts came with little plastic covers to prevent that.

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[azapa]

what are the thread specs? A quick google gives:

same as 360/430 wheel bolts m14x 1.5 and 52mm long.

Seem to be about 230 to 300 on ebay for non brand name parts:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-LOCKING-...ash=item25c4b7c1d1:g:qEYAAOSwzaJX4lh6&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PURE-TITANI...ash=item25cf77df7e:g:5KAAAOSwo4pYbmdq&vxp=mtr

of course will have to do your homework here.

 

[mjheathcote]

Would not want any non brand anything holding my wheels on thankyou!

 

[azapa]

as I said, homework needs to be done. these for example, look too cheap to be true? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maserati-Gr...ash=item3aabc47465:g:e9AAAOSwrklVd310&vxp=mtr

I have no doubt though, that there are reputable makers of such parts, that are not Maserati OEM. The Ferrari forums may be a good source for recommendations

 

[rockits]

What is the advantage of these torx bolts over a standard Bolt?

 

[CatmanV2]

What is the advantage of these torx bolts over a standard Bolt?

On the 4200 I can imagine there's rather less chance of scratching your wheels as you try to get the socket on. I guess your average wheel thief (are there such things any more) is less likely to be carrying a set of torx bits, but other than that <shrug>

I bought my security bolts (which have a 'keyed' bit) because my bolts were in a **** of a state, and they were dead cheap.

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[azapa]

IMHO the unsprung weight reduction, for the titanium option, is quite important. They are about half the weight of the steel ones. It may sound like a joke but this is once case where a few grams can make a difference. Other than that, the chrome bolts do tarnish. The security thing is not important to me as I never leave my car in a public place.

 

[CatmanV2]

IMHO the unsprung weight reduction, for the titanium option, is quite important. They are about half the weight of the steel ones. It may sound like a joke but this is once case where a few grams can make a difference. Other than that, the chrome bolts do tarnish. The security thing is not important to me as I never leave my car in a public place.

Technically true.

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[azapa]

Well, I take my hat off to the Ferrari guys, they have hacked through this question quite well. Ideal for a "light work day": http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/476784-goin-titanium-wheel-bolts.html

I think this quote from that page sums it up well "Yup, they look great, if you can get them cheaply enough. "

 

[rob05170]

Managed to get hold of these genuine maserati security bolts with torx profile.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Maserati-GranTurismo-GranCabrio-Quattroporte-Locking-Wheel-Bolt-Kit-/322395830749?cp=1&sojTags=bu%3Dbu&bu=43081624733&euid=c8af528b17954940b30e89de876b9a44&nma=true&si=5QyUGJgqVkUQ530iTRzr9ChwCdg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Only paid £60 through a guy on ebay. Apparently he acquired them through the maserati dealer. Think he said they cost about £140.00.

 

[CatmanV2]

Well, I take my hat off to the Ferrari guys, they have hacked through this question quite well. Ideal for a "light work day": http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/476784-goin-titanium-wheel-bolts.html

I think this quote from that page sums it up well "Yup, they look great, if you can get them cheaply enough. "

Having read that, I wouldn't go anywhere near them!

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[CatmanV2]

Managed to get hold of these genuine maserati security bolts with torx profile.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Maserati-GranTurismo-GranCabrio-Quattroporte-Locking-Wheel-Bolt-Kit-/322395830749?cp=1&sojTags=bu%3Dbu&bu=43081624733&euid=c8af528b17954940b30e89de876b9a44&nma=true&si=5QyUGJgqVkUQ530iTRzr9ChwCdg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Only paid £60 through a guy on ebay. Apparently he acquired them through the maserati dealer. Think he said they cost about £140.00.

Exactly what I have

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[rob05170]

Just spotted these on fleabay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERRARI-MASERATI-LOCKING-WHEEL-BOLT-SET-GRAN-TURISIMO-CALIFORNIA-355-360-430-458-/201827764686?hash=item2efddf49ce:g:tM0AAOSw32lYrGDk

 

[CatmanV2]

Somewhat over priced!

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