wheel lock nut position

Nooblet · 03-21-2010, 05:08 PM

Silly question but I thought I would ask anyway. Does it matter which position the lock nut is in? The reason why I ask is inexplicably my winter wheels could not fit my lock nuts, which is fine so I just used a normal nut. So I just switched back to my summers and while putting on the lock nut I never thought about which position it needed to be in. I am guessing it is all the same but just wanted to check. Thanks in advance.

jimk · 03-21-2010, 06:10 PM

Always insert wheel locks at the 6th lug nut hole counting counter clockwise from the starting point. If it doesn't fit there, then any hole will do.

Oulixes · 03-21-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jimk

Always insert wheel locks at the 6th lug nut hole counting counter clock wise from the starting point. If it doesn't fit there, then any hole will do.

+1, this is what I do, too. I've consulted the Bentley Manual, and the book confirms the statement above.

SoYank · 03-21-2010, 08:59 PM

I count clockwise on the right side of the car but counterclockwise on the left side.

jimk · 03-21-2010, 09:36 PM

^^^
Last time I've tried that the car wanted to go forward on the left side and backwards on the right side and it wouldn't move.

SoYank · 03-22-2010, 08:25 AM

Maybe you put them on backwards.

buckshizzo · 03-22-2010, 09:27 PM

You guys are brutal...

SoYank · 03-22-2010, 09:47 PM

It's all jest for fun.

NiVeDh · 03-22-2010, 09:51 PM

OP, your name is very appropriate.

jimk · 03-22-2010, 10:24 PM

OP, no hard feelings--

SoYank · 03-22-2010, 10:47 PM

OP, to answer the question, if you have a choice, put the locking bolt opposite the valve stem. It really shouldn't make that much of a difference unless the locking bolt is considerable heavier or lighter than the others. I eliminated the issue by putting five identical locks on each wheel.

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Nooblet New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 XDrive Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	wheel lock nut position Silly question but I thought I would ask anyway. Does it matter which position the lock nut is in? The reason why I ask is inexplicably my winter wheels could not fit my lock nuts, which is fine so I just used a normal nut. So I just switched back to my summers and while putting on the lock nut I never thought about which position it needed to be in. I am guessing it is all the same but just wanted to check. Thanks in advance.
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jimk Captain 104 Rep 935 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (8)	Always insert wheel locks at the 6th lug nut hole counting counter clockwise from the starting point. If it doesn't fit there, then any hole will do. Last edited by jimk; 03-21-2010 at 09:53 PM..
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	I count clockwise on the right side of the car but counterclockwise on the left side. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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jimk Captain 104 Rep 935 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (8)	^^^ Last time I've tried that the car wanted to go forward on the left side and backwards on the right side and it wouldn't move. Last edited by jimk; 03-21-2010 at 09:48 PM..
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Maybe you put them on backwards. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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buckshizzo First Lieutenant 3 Rep 308 Posts Drives: '09 JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (5)	You guys are brutal...
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	It's all jest for fun. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	OP, your name is very appropriate.
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jimk Captain 104 Rep 935 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (8)	OP, no hard feelings--
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	OP, to answer the question, if you have a choice, put the locking bolt opposite the valve stem. It really shouldn't make that much of a difference unless the locking bolt is considerable heavier or lighter than the others. I eliminated the issue by putting five identical locks on each wheel. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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