i have a pug 106. it is 3 stud ( dats the holes for the lug nuts! there are only 3) was wondering if its a big job to change them to 4 or even 5 stud? is it possible to buy some sort of spacers? thanks for answering.
2007-01-15 08:22:36 · 8 answers · asked by Fukdupmind 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The more powerful versions of the 106 (Rallye, XSI, even the XT) had 4 studs. Try to source a set of brakes/hubs from one of these versions as that will be the easiest (and safest) method - you'll still be using parts designed (and tested) by the manufacturer to work with the other components of your car.
2007-01-15 10:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, just replace the studs. They cost about $3 a piece or so. Do the short one too, as there's probably not as much thread contact as there should be. The stud should go all the way through the nut. That, or get a thread file for that pitch, but that's really tedious, and will cost as much or more as a pair of new studs. It's too much of a hassle to "remove the whole rotor"? Holy crap, that's lazy! Maybe you should just wave your magic wand over it? LOL Yeah, it's not likely they'll do for free something that you find too much of a hassle to do yourself. Besides, there's like a hundred different sizes. Most shops would have to order them in.
2016-05-24 08:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember once talk of type approval for vehicles, where making modifications such as the one you suggest would not be permitted, indeed at one point it was proposed that you could only replace the tyres with the same model as was approved with the vehicle.
Don't know what happened to this directive.
The mod you propose might make the vehicle unroadworthy - indeed you would have a hard time convincing the authorities that it was safe.
It will affect your insurance - tell them - they may charge you more - don't tell them - your insurance becomes invalid and you risk going to prison if you drive the car on the road.
2007-01-15 08:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by David P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u did want to upgrade so that u could add alloys ect, then u would need to change the hub to find out wot hub size & if 1 compatible u would need to contact pug but sure they would,nt be a problem Good luck
2007-01-15 08:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by blonde286021 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 106 xsi had 4 bolt hubs but to change this u also need to modify the drive shafts because they have different splines to yours so u would need to get somebody to weld 2 half together. more hassle than its worth.
2007-01-16 06:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 choices ; either have your hubs drilled for your new wheels or get replacement hubs. I strongly recommend replacing the hubs.
2007-01-15 08:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by cuddlyclaud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has only 3 then that's all you need.
2007-01-15 08:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the hub disks
2007-01-15 08:50:36 · answer #8 · answered by s1m0n_f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋