4200 SS Wheel bolts
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There are a lot of threads on stainless steel bolts, this is the most recent.
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Sorry my mistake, yes new chrome ones.
I've been doing some research on this topic on and off. The specs for the 4200\3200 AC wheel bolts are:
31mm Thread\shank length
1.5 thread Pitch
22mm bolt head - which doesn't really matter TBH as long as the above dimensions are correct.
These bolts from a 911\boxster look like they almost match:
www.design911shop.com
They are 3mm shorter, and the shoulder of the bolt possibly looks a different profile.
Anyone have a Boxster\911 they can grab a wheel bolt from and try on the 4200?
31mm Thread\shank length
1.5 thread Pitch
22mm bolt head - which doesn't really matter TBH as long as the above dimensions are correct.
These bolts from a 911\boxster look like they almost match:
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www.design911shop.com
They are 3mm shorter, and the shoulder of the bolt possibly looks a different profile.
Anyone have a Boxster\911 they can grab a wheel bolt from and try on the 4200?
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I think I still have mine from my 4200...I'll have a butcher's for them later.
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Here you go.I've been doing some research on this topic on and off. The specs for the 4200\3200 AC wheel bolts are:
31mm Thread\shank length
1.5 thread Pitch
22mm bolt head - which doesn't really matter TBH as long as the above dimensions are correct.
These bolts from a 911\boxster look like they almost match:
Dedicated to your Porsche needs
Design 911 supply car parts, spares and accessories, to both retail and to the trade. Our car product and accessory range includes brakes, exhausts, tyres, wheels and panels and interiors. #Porsche #ServiceCentre #Essex
They are 3mm shorter, and the shoulder of the bolt possibly looks a different profile.
Anyone have a Boxster\911 they can grab a wheel bolt from and try on the 4200?
awesome -thanks Phil. Do the shoulder bits of the Porsche bolt separate away from the main bolt?
It looks like in the pictures they might do. If so, I'm thinking a local engineering shop could machine the correct shoulder angle into each. Potentially Bob's your uncle.
It looks like in the pictures they might do. If so, I'm thinking a local engineering shop could machine the correct shoulder angle into each. Potentially Bob's your uncle.
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The collar on the Porsche bolt spins but doesn't come off but could be taken off quite easily.
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I've been doing some research on this topic on and off. The specs for the 4200\3200 AC wheel bolts are:
31mm Thread\shank length
1.5 thread Pitch
22mm bolt head - which doesn't really matter TBH as long as the above dimensions are correct.
These bolts from a 911\boxster look like they almost match:
Dedicated to your Porsche needs
Design 911 supply car parts, spares and accessories, to both retail and to the trade. Our car product and accessory range includes brakes, exhausts, tyres, wheels and panels and interiors. #Porsche #ServiceCentre #Essex
They are 3mm shorter, and the shoulder of the bolt possibly looks a different profile.
Anyone have a Boxster\911 they can grab a wheel bolt from and try on the 4200?
Might be worth contacting these people as they seem to have a lot of bolt options available.
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I also thought they were the same bolts used on the alfa 156 or 166 although that may have been just an emergency in Le mans measure.
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I'm going to order a set of these and see if they are suitable;
www.bimecc.it
Specs match, aside from having a 1 - 1.5 mm longer shank. I've taken a quick look at the tolerances and believe the extra length should be ok to not cause fouling. we'll see.
They have an internal hex type head, which is potentially kinder to the finish of the alloy itself when loosening\tightening up the bolt. They are zinc plated steel as opposed to Stainless\titanium, but should be more durable than our OEM chrome, at least in part because of the internal hex head, and MUCH cheaper.
TUNER BOLT CONICAL SEAT 60° THREAD M14X1,5 33mm ø 23mm LENGHT 59mm WHITE ZINC. - Bimecc Engineering
TUNER BOLT CONICAL SEAT 60° THREAD M14X1,5 33mm ø 23mm LEBGHT 59mm WHITE ZINC.
www.bimecc.it
Specs match, aside from having a 1 - 1.5 mm longer shank. I've taken a quick look at the tolerances and believe the extra length should be ok to not cause fouling. we'll see.
They have an internal hex type head, which is potentially kinder to the finish of the alloy itself when loosening\tightening up the bolt. They are zinc plated steel as opposed to Stainless\titanium, but should be more durable than our OEM chrome, at least in part because of the internal hex head, and MUCH cheaper.
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I found the ones i had, anybody want them? I won't sell them as they're safety critical and selling them assumes some sort of responsibility on my behalf. So whoever wants them can have them. What you do with them is up to you.
yes please - i'd like to test these against the internal hex bolts posted above. If I don't use them I'll pass on to another forum member. Will DM address details.
Thank you!
FYI I purchased new bolts from Wheelpartsdirect.com .They are good quaility and cheap the only downside is the heads are 17mm not 22mm but they fit perfectly and are a great company to deal with.
Look under bolts. I fitted spacers as well so had to have the longer 50mm bolts which only come with a 17mm head. If you are not putting spacers on then you could use the 35mm length ones which come with a tapered 19mm head. See link https://wheelpartsdirect.com/products/bolts/77 . I've spoken to WPD and they don't see any problem fitting them and if you do there after sales service is excellent.