Galaxy Wheel Bolts The Same For Alloy And Steel ?

[Pepper Red]

Hi Guys

 

Can any one verify if the wheel bolts on the Galaxy Ghia 2003 are the same for the original alloys and steel wheels ?

I want to take the alloy's off to refurbish them myself and put steels on so the cars not off the road

 

Thanks

[BrianH]

No.  The alloy ones have a large bit on the base like a washer, the steel ones are a solid single piece.

 

Alloy ones > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Galaxy-wheel-nuts-bolts-x-6-/172636459459

Steel Ones > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Wheel-Bolt-To-Fit-Ford-Galaxy-1994-2000-7201016-/191858787503

 

Given the differences i would say you should be ok using the alloy ones on a steel wheel, but not recommended the other way round. given the spare on a set of alloys is as far as I know a steel wheel this shouldn't be a problem. I believe the seat radius is the same on both?

[Pepper Red]

Many thanks for this, and you are right regarding the spare being a steel 

[sparky Paul]

Yes, the captive washer bolts are fine to use with either wheel.

 

Incidentally, AFAIK early cars all had solid bolts. My mark 1 car has had alloys and solid bolts from new, so I don't think it would matter much the other way either. Put it this way... I haven't had a wheel fall off in 14 years.