Wheel question for newbie

[Dwight & Tina Varnes]

You can buy bolts vs. studs, I was able to.  I get mine through a local shop, but
he also does mail-order.  He would also carry the stud conversion if interested.
Call Bryner or Jeff at Kam Specialites, 610-777-9702.  Mention my name for verbal
abuse :)

Dwight Varnes
86 CGT

BBBurban at aol.com wrote:

> I just got a wicked good deal on a set of PCW's with 205/50/15.  The problem
> is that the stock Audi lug bolts use a ball seat, and these use a strait
> wedge type seat.  I know there is a kit to replace the bolts with studs and
> nuts but I would rather stay with bolts.... The only shop around here that
> can help me wants $85 dollars for a set of the wedge type bolts (of course
> the kit they want something like $125 for)... Does any one know where I can
> order some bolts and failing that maybe the kit cheap?  Also has anyone taken
> stock wheel bolts and machined them down to have the wedge shape
> successfully?  Would try it but not sure there is enough material for that.
> Oh yea. I would also need some additional length to make up for the thicker
> rim.  Mark Chang told me check with Javad.  Any ideas if you are reading this
> Javad?
>  Thanks all....
>
> Hank  1990 Audi 90q20v