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> Lug bolt covers from VW, What year or size is compatible?
BigDBass
post Jun 20 2006, 08:44 AM
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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.
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post Jun 20 2006, 09:20 AM
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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.....................
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post Jun 20 2006, 10:13 AM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

the 38mm you refer to on your mahles should be the length, not the head size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jun 20 2006, 09:40 PM
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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.
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post Jun 20 2006, 11:20 PM
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I think the covers from the '75-ish superbeetle fit.
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post Jul 14 2006, 10:28 AM
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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.
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post Jul 14 2006, 10:32 AM
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Next I shall try "LUG NUT CAPS, SPORT, BUG 75-79" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 14 2006, 01:43 PM
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Stoddards has them inexpensively if you buy a whole set.
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post Jul 14 2006, 01:55 PM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

the 38mm you refer to on your mahles should be the length, not the head size (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


All air cooled VWs had 19mm wrench size lug bolt heads, and all Vanagons did, too. Most water cooled VWs use the 17mm wrench size. The Cap'n
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