How many different anti-theft wheel bolts?

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Mike G - 08 Sep 2006 02:33 GMT

Recently bought an E39, which has the same ant-theft wheel bolts as my e34.
Both have the same number adapter, so either adapter fits the bolts on both.
Just wondered how many variations there are.
Mike.

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John Burns - 08 Sep 2006 11:46 GMT

> Recently bought an E39, which has the same ant-theft wheel bolts as my e34.
> Both have the same number adapter, so either adapter fits the bolts on both.
> Just wondered how many variations there are.

I think the number of splines is written on the adaptor. There are at
least 20 adaptors I think.

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Mike G - 08 Sep 2006 20:23 GMT

>> Recently bought an E39, which has the same ant-theft wheel bolts as my
>> e34.
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> I think the number of splines is written on the adaptor. There are at
> least 20 adaptors I think.

Thanks John. I didn't think the equispaced design of the splines allowed for
very many.
Should have thaught of it before I asked my question. Just checked on
www.realoem. Looks like there are 30. Coded 11-40 inc.
With so few adapters, it doesn't seem like a particularly good anti-theft
device.
Mike.

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