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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mikey_magic on 08 November 2012, 11:55

Title: wheel spacers
Post by: mikey_magic on 08 November 2012, 11:55

hi got new wheels but need to purchase wheel spacers to clear the front brakes, however the spacers dont fit on the rear hubs?? all 4 spacers fit on the front hubs fine with no problems, however im fitting coilovers this weekend, but will need to fit spacers on the rear at some point are the rear hubs differennt spec on a 8v to a 16v??????

Title: Re: wheel spacers
Post by: tweed on 08 November 2012, 12:25

No you've just bought cheap universal spacers. They need to be tapered to fit the rear. You could do it with a file  :grin:

I would take them back and buy good quality spacers from a know brand. 

Title: Re: wheel spacers
Post by: Len on 08 November 2012, 12:51

Why do you need spacers in the first place? Your wheels the wrong offset?