Why Were Single-bolt Rims Discontinued on Early DS and ID Models?
The “single-bolt / single-nut” wheel arrangement was essentially a Citroën-specific feature of the DS/ID range:















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The “single-bolt / single-nut” wheel arrangement was essentially a Citroën-specific feature of the DS/ID range:
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Yesterday he managed to start it up and take it for a test drive!
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Such praise coming from guys that drive the latest exotics today, and virtually every car every car ever made, holds special validation.
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