| Explanations regarding types of convex seats |
| There are two different versions of convex tapered seats,
the spherical seat and the tapered. |
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| The spherical seat is the curved surface of a section of a
sphere -arrow A-. This type of
convex seat is sometimes used for genuine wheel rims. |
| The tapered seat is the flat surface of a section of a taper
-arrow B-. This type of convex seat
is sometimes used for wheel rims of the accessories trade. |
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Wheel bolts with spherical seat |
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Wheel bolts with tapered seat |
Note
| Make sure the correct wheel bolts are fitted
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| On each vehicle, the same wheel bolts must be used for all 4
wheel rims. |
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| Standard, one-piece wheel bolt |
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| Two-piece wheel bolt with short rotary convex seat |
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| Two-piece wheel bolt with long rotary convex seat |
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Wheel bolts, anti-theft wheel bolt
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Anti-theft wheel bolt |
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Adapter for wheel bolt |
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Questions & answers
Wheel bolts, versions — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What wheel bolt versions does the Golf Mk7 use?
Standard 14-mm hex bolts and anti-theft bolts with unique patterns. Different bolt lengths apply to steel and alloy wheels — always match the bolt to the rim type.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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