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Posted by: BigDBass Jun 20 2006, 08:44 AM

Hi,
I've read that the black plastic lug bolt covers for VW bugs will work for 914s.
What years/models VW covers will fit? Or what size? Most of the ones I've found are 19mm, but my lug bolts (for Mahles) are 38mm.

Posted by: SLITS Jun 20 2006, 09:20 AM

Don't remember, but I think they are 17 mm. Stock lug bolts for steel wheels on a 914 and later model bugs.

I could go measure one, but.....................

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 20 2006, 10:13 AM

stock lug head size on a 914 are 19mm (fuch, mahle, steel)
most vdubs are 17mm
i have vdub bolts in my 914 that are 17mm

the 38mm you refer to on your mahles should be the length, not the head size

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 20 2006, 09:40 PM

Thanks.
I tracked down some universal 19mm black lug caps so let's hope they work out. Much cheaper compared to $3 each from performanceproducts.

Posted by: hmeeder Jun 20 2006, 11:20 PM

I think the covers from the '75-ish superbeetle fit.

Posted by: BigDBass Jul 14 2006, 10:28 AM

I tried "19MM Universal Black Lug Caps" (C16-111-1005-BK) and while they fit onto the lugs, they don't seat fully. I'll keep looking.

Posted by: BigDBass Jul 14 2006, 10:32 AM

Next I shall try "LUG NUT CAPS, SPORT, BUG 75-79"

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jul 14 2006, 01:43 PM

Stoddards has them inexpensively if you buy a whole set.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jul 14 2006, 01:55 PM

QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Jun 20 2006, 09:13 AM)

stock lug head size on a 914 are 19mm (fuch, mahle, steel)
most vdubs are 17mm
i have vdub bolts in my 914 that are 17mm

the 38mm you refer to on your mahles should be the length, not the head size