Wheel bolts

[Gripster]

2025 Revel Sport
I was surprised to find the 2025 Revel Sport, with the Revel alloy wheels, has only 5 turns of thread engagement for hand tight (maybe 6 turns at full torque). For the 1.5mm pitch, this is only 7.5mm thread engagement, equating to only about 1/2 of the 14.5mm bolt diameter.

This model year has a steel spare wheel, but no additional wheel bolts for the steel wheel (I checked both jack and tool locations). The supplied bolts have 32mm length beneath the spherical head so this would stick out past the steel wheel by nearly 32mm (as stated by someone above).

My conclusion seems to be that WB decided that 5-6 turns was enough for the alloy wheels and this same 32mm bolt length is also suitable for the spare steel wheel. This doesn't sit well with me as I would like to have at least one full diameter of thread engagement. It seems I am looking for a 40mm length bolt and not sure if the 58mm will be too long as cautioned by this sticky.

 

[marklg]

2025 Revel Sport
I was surprised to find the 2025 Revel Sport, with the Revel alloy wheels, has only 5 turns of thread engagement for hand tight (maybe 6 turns at full torque). For the 1.5mm pitch, this is only 7.5mm thread engagement, equating to only about 1/2 of the 14.5mm bolt diameter.

This model year has a steel spare wheel, but no additional wheel bolts for the steel wheel (I checked both jack and tool locations). The supplied bolts have 32mm length beneath the spherical head so this would stick out past the steel wheel by nearly 32mm (as stated by someone above).

My conclusion seems to be that WB decided that 5-6 turns was enough for the alloy wheels and this same 32mm bolt length is also suitable for the spare steel wheel. This doesn't sit well with me as I would like to have at least one full diameter of thread engagement. It seems I am looking for a 40mm length bolt and not sure if the 58mm will be too long as cautioned by this sticky.

Don't assume this is intentional. They might have changed wheels and not even thought about the bolts. A friend used to say ineptitude is universally dispersed. What does the hub look like? I don't have a 2025. I'd expect to at least go through the hub if there is room behind and it's fully threaded.

Regards,

Mark

 

[cbevans]

Don't assume this is intentional. They might have changed wheels and not even thought about the bolts. A friend used to say Ineptitude is universally dispersed. What does the hub look like? I don't have a 2025. I'd expect to at least go through the hub if there is room behind and it's fully threaded.

Regards,

Mark

Good thing he checked! I'd be getting longer bolts also.

 

[amigob]

Front bolt can definitely be decently longer. But the rear not , because it will go in to the handbrake pats.
I have a 5mm space to clear the strut. So I use 2 size wheel bolts for my warlords rims

> I would like to have at least one full diameter of thread engagement.
This is not possible because the hub plat is not thick enough for that.
I think it is about 10 to 12 mm thick (did not measure it )

 

[cbevans]

Wheels can vary significantly across styles and manufacturers, but I agree 1 full diameter of thread engagement seems like a reasonable minimum req'mt for lug bolts. See attached picture of lug bolt engagement on my 2021 Jayco Terrain.

 

[Gripster]

Hey Guys! In post #61, I posted that my 2025 Revel Sport has only 5 threads of engagement so I have been looking to purchase a longer lug bolt to test for possible interference before I make the big purchase of all lug bolts. My searching suggested that MB part 000-990-24 -07, would be 58mm long so I went to my local dealer and purchased this part but to my surprise it is only approx. 33mm long (same as my existing bolt).

Has anyone purchased this part and found it to be 58mm long? Various sites describe it as 58mm and maybe my local dealer just has some mixed up inventory.

Any other part # that is longer than 33mm but shorter than 58mm with the MB spherical head? I am really only looking to get one full diameter engagement so need perhaps 42mm lug bolt.

 

[Maslin]

Hey Guys! In post #61, I posted that my 2025 Revel Sport has only 5 threads of engagement so I have been looking to purchase a longer lug bolt to test for possible interference before I make the big purchase of all lug bolts. My searching suggested that MB part 000-990-24 -07, would be 58mm long so I went to my local dealer and purchased this part but to my surprise it is only approx. 33mm long (same as my existing bolt).

Has anyone purchased this part and found it to be 58mm long? Various sites describe it as 58mm and maybe my local dealer just has some mixed up inventory.

Any other part # that is longer than 33mm but shorter than 58mm with the MB spherical head? I am really only looking to get one full diameter engagement so need perhaps 42mm lug bolt.

A0009902407 is quite a bit longer, but not threaded the whole way. The dimensions in EPC aren't exactly helpful.

 

[Ot1]

Guys
Please don't let this happen to you!

Basically a 2006 TIN owner and family driving their motor home and trailer rig to the Denver area.
Somewhere en route in Wyoming, metal road debris flew out from under a semi and tore through the side wall of his rear tire, mounted on a factory alum wheel.

Apart for the pucker factor to keep it straight and upright and stop at about 70mph (OMG)
He got the thing to the side of the road!
OK--now fit the spare--a steel wheel!!!

Forgetting the wheel bolts are LONGER for Alum wheel he bolts up the spare--then carries on!!
Well for a few feet!

In short, (excuse the pun!) the longer wheel bolts tore up the parking brake shoes, hardware, park brake cable, ABS tone ring, axle bearing carrier and ABS sensor. A right bloody mess.

Poor fellow limped it into our shop yesterday.
I managed to get enough stuff to fix it, the local Dodge dealer had some parts, and I had I did, the rest on the shelf. (luckily)
The Dodge parts guys asked if I had tried the local Benz dealers---Big chuckle--I stated they aren't even open on a Saturday gimme a break!
I should go work for them said Mitch the parts guy!

Anyway a few hours later they were motoring away "All ship shape and Bristol Fashion" but short of some holiday money. Tires for starters aren't cheap in commercial 10ply that was $420 before we got going! And he had just replaced them all round.

Anyway bon voyage and lets hope he has no more incidences going back home.
AND
Don't forget you need shorter wheel bolts with "steelies"
Dennis

That tire would have been practically free had he purchased it from Discount Tire, road hazard warranty are $25 or less per tire.

 

[Yardverkauf]

@Gripster those bolts you pictured look like regular MB wheel bolts for steel wheels. Alloy wheels usually have a different taper and use bolts like these. My Revel with the old Methods had them.

Lug Bolts (Acorn Seat) for Aftermarket Sprinter Wheels » Agile Offroad

Mercedes lug bolts are NOT COMPATIBLE with aftermarket wheels! We supply corrosion resistant lug bolts to securely mount your new alloy Sprinter wheels.

agileoffroad.com

 

[flman]

Guys
Please don't let this happen to you!

Basically a 2006 TIN owner and family driving their motor home and trailer rig to the Denver area.
Somewhere en route in Wyoming, metal road debris flew out from under a semi and tore through the side wall of his rear tire, mounted on a factory alum wheel.

Apart for the pucker factor to keep it straight and upright and stop at about 70mph (OMG)
He got the thing to the side of the road!
OK--now fit the spare--a steel wheel!!!

Forgetting the wheel bolts are LONGER for Alum wheel he bolts up the spare--then carries on!!
Well for a few feet!

In short, (excuse the pun!) the longer wheel bolts tore up the parking brake shoes, hardware, park brake cable, ABS tone ring, axle bearing carrier and ABS sensor. A right bloody mess.

Poor fellow limped it into our shop yesterday.
I managed to get enough stuff to fix it, the local Dodge dealer had some parts, and I had I did, the rest on the shelf. (luckily)
The Dodge parts guys asked if I had tried the local Benz dealers---Big chuckle--I stated they aren't even open on a Saturday gimme a break!
I should go work for them said Mitch the parts guy!

Anyway a few hours later they were motoring away "All ship shape and Bristol Fashion" but short of some holiday money. Tires for starters aren't cheap in commercial 10ply that was $420 before we got going! And he had just replaced them all round.

Anyway bon voyage and lets hope he has no more incidences going back home.
AND
Don't forget you need shorter wheel bolts with "steelies"
Dennis

Better not let Mr. Impact gun near it.