New to me 986 S.....

[Eastcoastmod]

thanks Monty
I assume you mean lug nuts since there is no way you can see the bolts/studs. They will all be changed when I buy new rims. It's on the hoist now getting an alignment and a quick look over before I order new rims.

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Eastcoastmod

thanks Monty
I assume you mean lug nuts since there is no way you can see the bolts/studs. They will all be changed when I buy new rims. It's on the hoist now getting an alignment and a quick look over before I order new rims.

On the Boxster they are 'lug bolts' not nuts and studs. Yours do look a little unusual, almost like machine or stove bolts.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by Eastcoastmod

thanks Monty
I assume you mean lug nuts since there is no way you can see the bolts/studs. They will all be changed when I buy new rims. It's on the hoist now getting an alignment and a quick look over before I order new rims.

Well a short read you might be interested in then since you're buying new wheels. The ones you appear to have are probably Dorman from a parts house and do not have the conical ball. FYI Woody has used ones for ~2.50 each.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/51168-aftermarket-lug-bolts.html

PS; Also since you appear to be unfamiliar with Euro cars, now may be a good time to practice changing a wheel. The side of the road in a business suit is usually not the time to learn how to start a lug bolt. Hint: there is a rod in the tool pouch that some find useful. Happy trails.