Hi,

Unfortunately, I suffered a puncture yesterday. I managed to take four out of the five bolts out but the 5th one had been cross threaded into the hub.

I have got my tyre changed but they say they cannot rethread the hub as it to far gone.

Does anyone know anywhere in the UK I can get a cheap replacement? Its for an Audi A6 2.0 TDI 2008 plate.

Also is it safe to drive on with only 4 out of the 5 bolts in?

Thanxs

Huggy

 

you should be OK with 4/5 bolts, better if it is on one of the rears. realize it is not an ideal situation, don't push it.

not sure what your options are for a replacement in the UK. I assume you have salvage yards? that would be your best bet for a cheap replacement.

good luck

 

Thanxs for your reply ..

this is on the rear nearside so im assuming im not to bad right now ... There are salvage yards in UK its just a case of searching and finding ...

 

having 4 of 5 bolts wont make any difference. the only way anything could happen is if a car hit that wheel at the right angle. at like 20+mph it would snap bolts, but then your car will be much more damaged. I saw the hub for our cars for $40 somewhere, maybe fcpeuro...

 

Thanxs guys for your responses ... I guess my evening tonight will involve me, my laptop and google!!!