TheBeastie Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi On my swing away wheel carrier there is a vertical hole drilled in the top bolt that hold the wheel. I am intrigued. Is this for a big cotter pin to prevent nut ever undoing by accident or is it to take a wee padlock? I would guess the hole is about 2 or perhaps 3mm diameter. I took a sort of medium sized cotter pin to it and the hole looked enormous against it. I would have thought that the size of padlock that would go in would hardly deter someone wanting to steal the wheel. An answer would be interesting - especially since I have just had to have a new tyre put on my spare and would hate to see it go for walkies! Thanks and best wishes Malcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Most likely for a padlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Yes it is for padlock. But get set of five locking wheel nuts. This way you secure all wheels including the spare one. Tomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeastie Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Thanks guys Next thing to add to the list! Guess the relatively small investment is worth doing sooner rather than waiting for it to be a "damn why didn't I do that sooner!" Best wishes Malcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I would always fit a set of locking wheel-nuts even if you haven't got a set of expensive alloys. The sets come in packs of 4 or 5 and are very cost effective at less than £25. I wouldn't just rely on a locking wheel-nut for the spare, wrap a strong padlock & chain through the centre (motorcycle type) just to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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