Wheel bolts

[Layor]

Hi all,
Hopefully this should be a 'quickie question'.
My new pride and joy is going to need new wheel bolts to set it off. Are the bolts the same size as the Z4 2.5i 18" wheels or are they a different length for the 19" 23i M Sport?
I know I could get 'caps' or paint them, been there done that! Caps fall off and the paint does not last too long when removing wheels, for whatever reason.
From what I have read, the 'rusty bolt' syndrome does seem to be a problem. Perhaps the solution is to use stainless steel bolts?
Colin.

 

[t-tony]

What type of caps have you tried/used Colin? The type I use fit Well, take paint well and don't come off. Neither are they expensive.

Tony.

 

[Layor]

Hi Tony,
They were some I bought off of Ebay. They were cheap, £6-7, so I wasn't expecting much. I just wanted to try some to see how they looked.
In the end I removed a few bolts from each wheel, cleaned them up, primed, and then painted them with Hammerite, then replaced and did the rest. Looked good at first but after removing the wheels a few times for fitting the new brake hoses, they had started to flake.
I like the look of your caps, Tony. where were they from, please?
Colin.

 

[t-tony]

I'll send you a link later mate.i bought a set which I painted Sterling Grey to match my 108 wheels. This set is for my winter wheels.

Tony.

 

[Layor]

Many thanks, Tony.

 

[Layor]

P.S.
I like the way you have matched the 'workmate' to the wheels as well!

 

[t-tony]

After 38 years it needed a change

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Here you go Colin @Layor

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20X-17mm...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Tony.

 

[Layor]

Many thanks, Tony.