Locking wheel nuts.

[Mr.Chips]

Hi All,
just dropped the T350 off to be serviced and sort out a few other bits & pieces, one of which was locking wheel nuts. My car has 18" anthracite spiders and, ideally, I want locking wheel nuts the same colour (or black at a pinch). However, when I asked about this, I was told that, "TVR don't do them!" I've searched the forum for info on this and some of you guys appear to have got fixed up. Has anyone got any up to date info? I'd be grateful if you have.
Cheers and enjoy the weather this week-end.
G

[honahonT350]

Mr.Chips said:

Hi All,
just dropped the T350 off to be serviced and sort out a few other bits & pieces, one of which was locking wheel nuts. My car has 18" anthracite spiders and, ideally, I want locking wheel nuts the same colour (or black at a pinch). However, when I asked about this, I was told that, "TVR don't do them!" I've searched the forum for info on this and some of you guys appear to have got fixed up. Has anyone got any up to date info? I'd be grateful if you have.
Cheers and enjoy the weather this week-end.
G

Ive go the same wheels on my car and they are locked. Found the wrench adapter in the small boot compartment last night whilst looking, I can look tonight a find out more info a let you know.

[Mr.Chips]

honahonT350 said:

Mr.Chips said:

Hi All,
just dropped the T350 off to be serviced and sort out a few other bits & pieces, one of which was locking wheel nuts. My car has 18" anthracite spiders and, ideally, I want locking wheel nuts the same colour (or black at a pinch). However, when I asked about this, I was told that, "TVR don't do them!" I've searched the forum for info on this and some of you guys appear to have got fixed up. Has anyone got any up to date info? I'd be grateful if you have.
Cheers and enjoy the weather this week-end.
G

Ive go the same wheels on my car and they are locked. Found the wrench adapter in the small boot compartment last night whilst looking, I can look tonight a find out more info a let you know.

Brilliant! Mind you, I feel a bit of a plonker that I have not checked mine to see if they are locked, although I suppose I've just been lucky not to have any problems!!! Thanks for your help.
G

[targarama]

McGard do a black locking version of their nut. Its the Jeep Grand Cherokee fitting - you can get them from Halfords, but you have to order them. If you search my posts far enough back you'll find the part number for the silver version.

[ginner]

I have one from TVR centre, they are the same as ones fitted as OE to MGF's, Freelanders etc.....so anyone who makes a aftermarket black version to fit these would be appropriate.

j

[Mr.Chips]

Cheers for the responses guys, I've checked my wheels and they don't appear to be locked, so I'll be taking your advice and searching for some locking wheel nuts. Thanks,
G

[nubbin]

I have a set which came with the car (from the previous owner). They've got metal caps with false keyholes. No idea where they're from, but they are black. Hope this helps.

[Hilti]

They sound like the ones i have, from MG / Rover if i am not mistaken. Got mine via the TVR Centre.

J