What are corrective bolts (a.k.a wobbly bolts)?

Posted on 18. Jan, 2008 by in Alloy Wheels, The Store

Many people hear the term corrective (or wobbly) bolts and get the impression that they are unsafe, or that they are being offered an inferior product when in fact that isn’t the case at all.

Corrective bolts are designed to allow wheels to be fitted to cars with very slightly different bolt patterns.

This is done by fitting the bolt with a shim that can move by up to 2mm before it is tightened. Once tightened the bolt and shim become just as strong as a regular bolt.

Corrective bolts are normally used to fit wheels designed for common fitments (such as 4×100 PCD) to cars with rarer fitments (4×98 PCD). The 2mm of movement that the shim provides is just enough to allow the bolt to locate securely into the bolt hole before the threads tighten it up securely.

When buying your alloy wheels from POTN.COM, you will be advised if you require corrective bolts.

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