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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mjb on 15 April 2013, 16:45

Title: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
Post by: mjb on 15 April 2013, 16:45
I am looking to space my Wheels out approx 10mm at the rear and 5mm at the front - I am running BBS Solitude 15's so do I need longer bolts at the back and if so what size and where the heck do I buy em' from!!!........

Sorry for the terrible question  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
Post by: tweed on 15 April 2013, 17:08
10mm longer than standard. So go take one out and measure the thread then add 10mm
Title: Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
Post by: xionsolaris on 15 April 2013, 20:22
What advantages do you get spaced with spaced wheels wouldnt that create a little bit of negative camber as it will creates a bit of distance away from the hub which will angle the will a little please correct me im a wheel spacer noob
Title: Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
Post by: tweed on 15 April 2013, 20:50
Nope does not effect camber or anything. Won't effect handling or bearings at 10mm aside. Unless your et is like -20 then you've got problems with clearance.

If you want camber you need to get camber shims.
Title: Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
Post by: xionsolaris on 15 April 2013, 21:10
Nope does not effect camber or anything. Won't effect handling or bearings at 10mm aside. Unless your et is like -20 then you've got problems with clearance.

If you want camber you need to get camber shims.
so its just a look then these spacers so hubcentric 30mm wont improve any handling at all
Title: Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
Post by: Wayne on 15 April 2013, 21:19
Any spacer above 5mm will need longer bolts.
Title: Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
Post by: tweed on 15 April 2013, 22:11
Nope does not effect camber or anything. Won't effect handling or bearings at 10mm aside. Unless your et is like -20 then you've got problems with clearance.

If you want camber you need to get camber shims.
so its just a look then these spacers so hubcentric 30mm wont improve any handling at all

Nope. Low centre gravity will make a huge difference though.