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Offline golf mk2 tornado red

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« on: 10 February 2008, 19:25 »
as title where could i find some looking for 20-25mm . ive fitted 10mm to the rear but its still abit anorexic on the back.

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Re: wheel spacers
« Reply #1 on: 10 February 2008, 19:40 »
Try somewhere like Larkspeed.

Just make sure you dont buy "universal" ones!
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Re: wheel spacers
« Reply #2 on: 10 February 2008, 19:48 »
Try somewhere like Larkspeed.

Just make sure you dont buy "universal" ones!

larkspeed oh yes its ten mins away sorted.

universal erm yes ive just bought some in 10mm .

i need some 20-25mm with bolts .using 10mm with standard bolts int a good idea 1 thinks

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Re: wheel spacers
« Reply #3 on: 10 February 2008, 19:54 »
Universals can cause problems with vibration, like wheel imbalance. That is is they get fitted off centre like.
Thats why its best if you can to get spacers that fit snug over the studs.
Larkspeed also do long studs.
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Re: wheel spacers
« Reply #4 on: 10 February 2008, 19:58 »
can you get ones that convert 4 stud into 5 stud?

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Re: wheel spacers
« Reply #5 on: 10 February 2008, 20:00 »
Yes but they aint really spacers, but then I guess they are too!
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Re: wheel spacers
« Reply #6 on: 10 February 2008, 20:16 »
there are some 4 to 5stud on flebay ive been cheaking just incase your interested

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Re: wheel spacers
« Reply #7 on: 10 February 2008, 21:28 »
yeah thanks