Spacers
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I put on my winter wheels, and the offsets are slightly different than the factory wheels. Factory is ET50/ET65 F/R, and these are ET54/ET58 F/R. Widths are the same.
The rears are +7mm, and the front are -4mm. So the rears are flush with the fenders (looks great), but the fronts are tucking.
Ideally I'd like to get some 8mm spacers for the front so I can push the wheels out a bit. What brand are you guys using? And are our wheel bolts long enough that we can use them with spacers, or will I need to purchase new ones?
Thanks,
- Anthony
The rears are +7mm, and the front are -4mm. So the rears are flush with the fenders (looks great), but the fronts are tucking.
Ideally I'd like to get some 8mm spacers for the front so I can push the wheels out a bit. What brand are you guys using? And are our wheel bolts long enough that we can use them with spacers, or will I need to purchase new ones?
Thanks,
- Anthony
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through 7mm you'll be fine w/ stock bolts, but in order to come anywhere close to matching the rears visually you'll need a 14 or 15mm up front to bring you to standard GT3 offset for 8.5. Most people run the H&R, but brand doesn't matter. Just make sure they are hubcentric and come with longer bolts.
Edit: missed the "winter" part, 7mm will probably work with your stock bolts. Measure to be sure
Edit: missed the "winter" part, 7mm will probably work with your stock bolts. Measure to be sure
Last edited by htny; 12-04-2009 at 12:39 PM. Reason: didn't read "winter wheels" in OP
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I would not attampt to use the stock lug bolts with even a 5mm spacer. While they "may" work without any problems, personally, I would not chance it.
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If these were on stock wheels and adding a 5mm spacer, then I'd be more concerned.
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Just measure, worst case buy longer. And guys we are talking a hair over 3/16" of spacer here
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This is true, but most are similar, and I'm just trying to keep thing simple since we're talking about such a small spacer.
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How many turns (or partial turns) of the lug bolt is 3/16"? Your bolt would have 3/16" less depth into the hub to hold the wheel on securely.
Like I said, it may not make a difference, but I would not want to bet my life on it. How much damage would you have to pay for if you lost a front wheel while traveling even 30 MPH? Much more than 10 new bolts would cost. Think about it......... is it worth the risk?
Like I said, it may not make a difference, but I would not want to bet my life on it. How much damage would you have to pay for if you lost a front wheel while traveling even 30 MPH? Much more than 10 new bolts would cost. Think about it......... is it worth the risk?
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spacers = need longer bolts
end of that story!
I have H&R 15 mm up front and POS 7mm in the rear (but they were free, Thanks Ferd
) For winter I ran 17" wheels and they looked a little funny, but drove well in snow. I didnt use spacers bacause it was just for a couple months, so I lived with the "tucked in" look
GL and post some pics
end of that story!
I have H&R 15 mm up front and POS 7mm in the rear (but they were free, Thanks Ferd
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GL and post some pics
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^^^^ +1 if you add 15mm spacer, you must add 15mm more on a stock bolt. Doesnt matter what size spacer, you must add the same length on the bolt.... Your welcome Ed, just passing them along, Thanks Mother
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