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Old 12-10-2012, 07:03 PM
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hi peoples,

im lookin at gettin a set of flat faced MO5's for my rst, 'grpA' fitment, but have hered i will possibly need a grpA stud and nut conversion?
can any one clarify this for me ?

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If the wheels have the group a sleeves fitted you will need a stud conversion plus the grp a nuts!!

Im thinking of selling some 16'' flat faced mo's but in normal fitment
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Whats the going rate for flat spoke 16" comps?
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Needs these mate...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-X-FORD-G...item4abc4a2d39
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Whats the going rate for flat spoke 16" comps?
It depends what ET they are and the condition. I want around 450-500 for mine with new tyres and fresh powdercoat
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has anyone done just a normal stud n nut conversion on S2 rs turbos does any one bother ? is it worth it ??
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I've stud and nutted mine just for piece of mind. A stud and nut will be stronger than a bolt.
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And a makes changing wheels a lot easier lol
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think i migt have 16 studs for this also
i have 15 ally nuts as 1 was machined down for some reason i cant thik why now
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the nuts should be easy to get hold of tho shouldnt they ? what studs are used, i thought about doin the conversion for these reasons .... the easyer wheel fittment and the peice of mind ....
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