randall (smart alec)

i have heard of chip friendly dealers, but "stolen" friendly?

alan t.

responsible for things to turn out right. If you are part of the problem you should admit it, but other wise I am sorry for you troubles.

Aalok

As has been pointed out, aftermarket wheels may require different length bolts. Even if your replacement wheels use the same length bolts, they probably don't use the "radius" seat that the OE wheels use. All of the aftermarket wheels I have used have "cone" seats. Take a look at one of the stock lug bolts and you will see that it is rounded on the part which contacts the wheel, on most aftermarket wheels this will be flat. [random fact: LLTek points out that their wheels use radius seats.] I haven't gotten around to getting a spare set of lug bolts, but I make sure to keep 5 of the OE bolts in the trunk when I am not using my stock wheels.

ChuckH

...should not be expected to keep track of the different bolts for hundreds of cars and the thousands of wheel options available for them. It is not Audi's responsibility or the tow operator's. Bet you won't let this happen again! BTW, I can't imagine waiting all that time for a tow truck just to change a tire. Takes about five minutes to do it yourself! :-)<p>Charles<br>

Bubba

Not everyone spends all their time reading posts on this forum.