Mrcofpep Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Just bought some 19in Axis Hiro wheels from states. Had tyres fitted today at a local garage. Cannot fit the wheels because the existing wheel nuts are too big! Apparently I need 17mm or 19mm size nuts for the wheels. They said Nissan could sell me some, but I bet there loads of cash. Anyone know where I get these ASAP? Ps where is the best place to off load some 17in standard alloys? Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 answer to both questions is probably Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Try Bigphil on here or Envy Auto Design or Nemesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks for the heads up Kev. We have the lightweight slim nuts in stock but only in blue,red or gold, think we may have chrome as well but would have to check on monday. Lightweight ones are £2.50 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks for the heads up Kev.We have the lightweight slim nuts in stock but only in blue,red or gold, think we may have chrome as well but would have to check on monday. Lightweight ones are £2.50 each. No probs....what service....sorted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 thats pretty cheap! i'm sure Nissan charge £60 for a set of normal ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 why on earth would any company not include wheel nuts when they sell you a set of wheels, I don't understand. Shows poor professionalism imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcofpep Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 I've PMd bigphil, will get the red nuts to match the chilli. Has anyone got a no for him they cld PM me? I got the Axis Hiro's from states, but never paid customs or VAT. I thought you had to pay this on delivery.. Did I get lucky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 lets see some pics when they are on........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcofpep Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Will do! Can't wait. Have 17in alloys at the mo, hoping these wheels will look the business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 how much were they........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Will do! Can't wait. Have 17in alloys at the mo, hoping these wheels will look the business! I'm sure they will - one of my fave designs on the Zed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcofpep Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 I paid just over $1169 inc shipping. 9.5 rear and 8.5 front. They were on US ebay for $889 as the wheels had been used for photographs for magazines, but no mileage on them just tyres on and off! They look brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I got the Axis Hiro's from states, but never paid customs or VAT. I thought you had to pay this on delivery.. Did I get lucky? depends on the company, I sometimes get sent an invoice later on (DHL iirc) while with Parcelforce you have to pay before collecting PS hope you have a 2.5T FLT to move them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcofpep Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Ouch!!! Just sorting out the dreaded insurance. Best so far 644 with Budget (AXA). Tried elephant. Just givin Admiral a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcofpep Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Shld not have bothered with Admiral, excatly same website format as Elephant and crap quote to match! Same underwriter? Anyone know how to cotnact East Shore. Still not heard back re:wheel nuts.. Ta Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Just PM Big Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcofpep Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 I have this morning. Just sitting tight and being impatient for my very heavy.... alloys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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