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:















Be a part of the Citroënvie online community! Membership includes access to our Members Roster, technical articles, hundreds of Citroën service/repair documents, sales brochures, dealer price lists, handbooks, our Citroën Parts & Services Directory, high-resolution publication archives and MUCH more.
Join Citroënvie
The “single-bolt / single-nut” wheel arrangement was essentially a Citroën-specific feature of the DS/ID range:
The desert was largely unexplored and had never been crossed by car. It would be 3,200 km of trials for both men and machines.
It has a full adaptation of the running gear which incorporates exclusive hydro-pneumatic suspension. Or does it?
Quentin Hinzelin is a Citroën saviour—at least, he hopes to be.
Citroën reported today that global sales for the first half of 2026 are up 4.4% with 373,700 units sold worldwide.
During the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, in January, Québec Premier Philippe Couillard announced …
We are most saddened to announce the passing of very a devoted Citroënvie member from …
A report out of China yesterday suggests that pre-production of Citroën’s C6 has begun. CarNewsChina.com …
We take things like assisted parking for granted these days, but did you know that …
Why is it that some 2CV’s from the mid-1970’s and 80’s have square headlights? If …
We have been saying that Traction Avants have been grossly undervalued for years… Most undeservedly …
On December 31, 2015 Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper published an article by Matt Bubber …
Tatras are arguably even more eclectic than Citroëns. The Tatra 603 is a large rear-engined …
Access further archives on our Archive Documents page.