MIto Wheel Nuts Rusting-Corroding

Dougg · February 18, 2015, 02:40:51 PM

Hi All,

I have a 2009 Mito and the wheel nuts have started to rust/corrode? Has anyone else had this issue? I called Alfa and they said its up to the original dealer to decide if they will do anything about it as Alfa won't as the car is out of the warranty period!

colcol · February 18, 2015, 10:03:14 PM

Hey Dougg, its only surface rust, where the chrome and or plating has been knocked off due to wrenching, apart from appearance, its nothing to worry about.
You could always get them rechromed, plated or black oxide, but you put a lot of pressure on them when you tighten up the wheel bolt or its done by an rattlegun.
Have a look on Ebay and see if there are replacement wheel bolts, Colin.

Neil Choi · February 18, 2015, 10:13:36 PM

Pretty gutsy to go and complain about rusty nuts.

Neil Choi · February 18, 2015, 10:15:52 PM

Maybe give them a rub.

colcol · February 18, 2015, 10:16:15 PM

The rusty nuts are most likely through lack of use, you may need to oil them now and then, Colin.

Neil Choi · February 18, 2015, 10:27:16 PM

Mmmm, yes I don't use them much but I give them a scratch now and then. Would that get rid of the rust?

And yes, wheel bolts on modern Alfa's ie 156, 147, 159, Mito, Giulietta etc.

giulia_veloce · February 19, 2015, 06:58:19 AM

The rust CAN be caused by using mag wheel cleaner to clean the wheels.
On many occasions,,I have found it difficult yo remove alloy wheels,even after the nuts are removed.
When the wheel is removed,there is a lot of corrosion where the wheel mounts on the hub.
Has to be cleaned and treated.

So maybe the cause is mag wheel cleaner

colcol · February 19, 2015, 08:39:50 PM

Try and stay away from Mag wheel cleaner, they are quite harsh on your wheels and not that good for your health.
Try cleaning the wheels a bit more often and maybe give the wheels a bit of a polish to repel the brake dust, Colin.

Garibaldi · February 19, 2015, 08:45:09 PM

Quote from: colcol on February 18, 2015, 10:16:15 PM
The rusty nuts are most likely through lack of use, you may need to oil them now and then, Colin.

Most nuts do tend to do this but how much use is too much. Col, please explain.

colcol · February 19, 2015, 09:56:04 PM

I won't explain this anymore, as it is turning into an episode of 'On the Buses' or 'The Benny Hill Show', Colin.

Garibaldi · February 20, 2015, 01:02:04 PM

Col, I really liked both of those shows so maybe we can discuss it on the drive this weekend.

obersturm · February 20, 2015, 01:21:20 PM

Quote from: giulia_veloce on February 19, 2015, 06:58:19 AM
The rust CAN be caused by using mag wheel cleaner to clean the wheels.
On many occasions,,I have found it difficult yo remove alloy wheels,even after the nuts are removed.
When the wheel is removed,there is a lot of corrosion where the wheel mounts on the hub.
Has to be cleaned and treated.

So maybe the cause is mag wheel cleaner

Hi all,

a thin film of copper paste can avoid having the nuts bind on the studs and the mag wheel sticking to the brake disc....

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Gotta love Benny Hill.....