Rusty Lug Bolts

bselph · 09-24-2009, 11:21 AM

Well my lug bolts(08 GL320) have started rusting for the 2nd time. I will have them replaced again under warranty just before it runs out. I plan on keeping this car for a long time. Is there a polished stainless bolt for the factory 18" wheels?

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ksdprasad · 09-25-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bselph

Well my lug bolts(08 GL320) have started rusting for the 2nd time. I will have them replaced again under warranty just before it runs out. I plan on keeping this car for a long time. Is there a polished stainless bolt for the factory 18" wheels?

Mine too. can we replace them under warranty ??

bselph · 09-25-2009, 04:16 PM

My dealer replaced mine under warranty. We need to find some polished stainless.

aceman · 09-25-2009, 06:45 PM

My dad has a ML (98) and same issue - rusty lug nuts after 2-3years.
I have owned a lot of cars, HTF is it that benz can't figure out what the issue is w/ rusty lugs.

Unbelievable.

Aceman

robalo220 · 09-26-2009, 02:14 PM

My lugs are rusty also. 08 GL 320 also.
Seems kinda cheap that they look like galvanized but rust. Looks like they would have some sort of stainless cap to hide them.

ima55r2 · 09-26-2009, 10:27 PM

I bought some stainless lug bolts for my Porsche since they too got rusty very quickly. They still look like new after a couple of years later. But the place doesn't carry MB parts and are sold out of the Porsche ones.

But I found this place that has chrome lug bolts for less than 2 bucks each.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Lug_Bolts_s/20.htm

lkchris · 09-26-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aceman

My dad has a ML (98) and same issue - rusty lug nuts after 2-3years.
I have owned a lot of cars, HTF is it that benz can't figure out what the issue is w/ rusty lugs.

Unbelievable.

Aceman

It's easy, actually.

German environmental legislation has banned the process formerly use to coat nuts and bolts.

Latest BMW motorcycles--where all the nuts/bolts are especially visible--have the same problem.

ksdprasad · 09-27-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ksdprasad

Mine too. can we replace them under warranty ??

Mine got replaced yesterday under warranty.

Thank you guys. Again another reason why this forum/place so usefull.

bselph · 09-28-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ima55r2

I bought some stainless lug bolts for my Porsche since they too got rusty very quickly. They still look like new after a couple of years later. But the place doesn't carry MB parts and are sold out of the Porsche ones.

But I found this place that has chrome lug bolts for less than 2 bucks each.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Lug_Bolts_s/20.htm

Now we just need to figure out what size we need since their site doesn't have any MB part numbers listed.

alx · 09-28-2009, 01:26 PM

ahh. mb lugbolts... my favorite. they not only rust, but become fused to the hubs... then it is a matter of brute force (biggest airgun in the shop) and it is a hit or miss (err.. break) taking them off... once they break.. they are a b1tch to drill through, rethread, etc...

i have not seen a solution btw.. that does not mean there isnt one though...

alex

robalo220 · 10-17-2009, 05:38 PM

Dealer just replaced mine yesterday under warranty. The service tech just said the Germans don't know how to make non rusting lugs. Sounds like he doesn't know or wont tell what he knows. I thought about the stainless lugs also. Has anyone ordered them yet?

farhadahmad · 11-09-2009, 04:03 AM

mine rusted along time ago had car 3 plus years. i didnt know it was under warranty

lkchris · 11-09-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by robalo220

Dealer just replaced mine yesterday under warranty. The service tech just said the Germans don't know how to make non rusting lugs.

He's young--they do and used to do it. It's now illegal in Germany.

09-25-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
aceman Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 425 Drives: E500 4matic, GL320	Unreal... My dad has a ML (98) and same issue - rusty lug nuts after 2-3years. I have owned a lot of cars, HTF is it that benz can't figure out what the issue is w/ rusty lugs. Unbelievable. Aceman __________________ Aceman 2005 E500 4Matic

09-26-2009, 10:27 PM	#6
ima55r2 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 1,171 Drives: 08 GL320	I bought some stainless lug bolts for my Porsche since they too got rusty very quickly. They still look like new after a couple of years later. But the place doesn't carry MB parts and are sold out of the Porsche ones. But I found this place that has chrome lug bolts for less than 2 bucks each. http://www.ezaccessory.com/Lug_Bolts_s/20.htm __________________ Currently: 08 GL320 CDI Previously: 04 E55, 01 CLK55, 99 ML320

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09-25-2009, 04:16 PM	#3
bselph Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklin,TN Posts: 42 Drives: 2008 GL320cdi	My dealer replaced mine under warranty. We need to find some polished stainless.

09-26-2009, 02:14 PM	#5
robalo220 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 47 Drives: Black 2008 GL 320 CDI mine, E350 black 2010 sport trim package wife	My lugs are rusty also. 08 GL 320 also. Seems kinda cheap that they look like galvanized but rust. Looks like they would have some sort of stainless cap to hide them.

09-28-2009, 01:26 PM	#10
alx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 312	ahh. mb lugbolts... my favorite. they not only rust, but become fused to the hubs... then it is a matter of brute force (biggest airgun in the shop) and it is a hit or miss (err.. break) taking them off... once they break.. they are a b1tch to drill through, rethread, etc... i have not seen a solution btw.. that does not mean there isnt one though... alex

10-17-2009, 05:38 PM	#11
robalo220 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 47 Drives: Black 2008 GL 320 CDI mine, E350 black 2010 sport trim package wife	Dealer just replaced mine yesterday under warranty. The service tech just said the Germans don't know how to make non rusting lugs. Sounds like he doesn't know or wont tell what he knows. I thought about the stainless lugs also. Has anyone ordered them yet?

11-09-2009, 04:03 AM	#12
farhadahmad Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Drives: gl450	mine rusted along time ago had car 3 plus years. i didnt know it was under warranty

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