PatSC23

So l have Modulare M14 aftermkt wheels - last year at the mall someone tried to steal them but failed. They did manage to damage my bolts and I got three stuck in the wheel hub after they each snapped in half.

I ordered new bolts and was told this is my spec -

14x1.5 conical bolt, 25-30mm threaded shank

When I got the new bolts, the threading seemed a tiny bit longer so how do I know if its ok or if there will be problems? If anyone can explain what 14x1.5 means that'd be great too. I understand the conical seat and the threaded shank part.

heres a pic for an idea - any help would be appreciated as Im just waiting on my new tires to put the after markets back on

I am Jeff

Which mall were you parked at? I'll make sure to stay away from there.

PatSC23

Garden St Plaza - it was early morning, low traffic. I park in high traffic areas now, like near the bus stop.

I am Jeff

OH Snap! I was hoping you weren't going to say GSP. That's exactly where I park too! It's at the outer lot from California Pizza Kitchen. I've recently been parking it by the Bestbuy side.

bhamg

The 14 refers to the wire diameter of the lug bolt. The 1.5 refers to the thread pitch. Get the EXACT length you need...don't do the 25-30mm routine.

edit: Take a shorter 25mm lug bolt and see if you get 6 full turns, minimum, before the bolt fully seats after torquing. If so, 25mm is your length (as I suspect it will be). Don't use the 30mm lug bolts.