Wheel Bolt Versions

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Shank Designs

There are two shank designs: rounded and conical.

The rounded shank has a curved surface -arrow A-. This design was used for original rims.

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The conical shank has a flat surface -arrow B-. This design is used partially on rims from the accessories program.

I - Wheel bolt with rounded shank

II - Wheel bolt with conical shank

NOTE:

Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the parts information.

Only the same wheel bolts may be installed on all four wheel rims for every vehicle.

Standard, One-Piece Wheel Bolt

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Two-Piece Wheel Bolts with Short Rotatable Spherical Cap

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Two-Piece Wheel Bolts with Long Rotatable Spherical Cap

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