Locking Wheelnuts ?

mbunting · Unread post by **mbunting** » 04 Dec 2004, 00:26

Would "Citroen Locking Wheelnuts" fitted to a Xantia be the type that needs a traditional "key", or one that required a specially shaped socket ?
If it's any difference, it's a 95 VSX
Any thoughts ?

allmond · Unread post by **allmond** » 04 Dec 2004, 00:33

All the Citroen ones I've come across use a specially shaped socket. (Including my 98 Xantia Exclusive and '04 C5 Exclusive.)
Jamie

np · Unread post by np » 04 Dec 2004, 01:11

The ones i had on mine had a round face with 5 round dowels in it.The head/face of the stud/nut had 5 holes in it to recieve the adapter.I had the dowels shear off on mine.Citroen couldn`t get a new one.Had the old one repaired at work,but wouldn`t remove them.I had to drill them off the car.Haven`t botherd replacing them.

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 04 Dec 2004, 01:19

For what it's worth all my Citroens have had the shaped socket type.

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 04 Dec 2004, 01:19

Picked up a set off ebay for £3.
Type with an adaptor - not the best, but slow a tea - leaf down.

Panjandrum · Unread post by **Panjandrum** » 04 Dec 2004, 05:11

To be quite honest, the "alloys" on mine are just not worth nicking. Probably the locking wheelnuts are the most valuable feature!!

mbunting · Unread post by **mbunting** » 04 Dec 2004, 12:46

Thanks for your thoughts.
I've decided it's a bit too far away for me to risk driving, but if anyone is interested..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RK:MEWA:IT

Unread post by **RichardW** » 04 Dec 2004, 16:49

>To be quite honest, the "alloys" on mine are just not worth nicking. Probably the locking wheelnuts are the most valuable feature!!
AFAIK Activas have specially reinforced wheels to cope with the extra stresses of activa suspension. You can probably only get them from Citroen, and the price will no doubt make your eyes water. But at least they're not fancy looking so someone wants to pinch them!