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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: car_maniac on 22 September 2014, 15:34

Title: Can you actually get them?
Post by: car_maniac on 22 September 2014, 15:34
The story: I got some new wheels for mk mk2, borbet A's in 17"s to replace my scabby wolfrace things. Only problem is the new wheels rub so i need some some spacers to stop this but the bolts already seem to be at the limit of their length.

The question: Can you get extra long bolts so that 5-10mm spacers can be fitted? If so where from?

Dont think i need hubcentric though because they only rub a bit
Title: Re: Can you actually get them?
Post by: Waspy on 22 September 2014, 16:37
You can defo get them.

Just find out how long standard are, add the spacer length, and do a search for xmm wheel bolts
Title: Re: Can you actually get them?
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 22 September 2014, 19:29
Pretty sure standard are ok up to 5mm. Any more than that and you want bigger bolts. if it's only scrubbing then 5mm should do it.
Title: Re: Can you actually get them?
Post by: car_maniac on 23 September 2014, 09:28
I wouldn't really feel safe with 5mm spacers and the bolts i have already. They already seem as though there's only10mm thread in use at the very max.

Is the thread and diameter on all wheel bolts the same, just a universal fit but just different lengths and head size? Genuine Q cos i dont know for sure.

If so would make good sense googling/ebaying Xmm bolts like you say
Title: Re: Can you actually get them?
Post by: jv on 23 September 2014, 10:46
Standard mk2 wheel bolts are:

m12 x 1.5
23mm thread length

So something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-M12-x-1-5-35mm-RADIUS-SEAT-ALLOY-WHEEL-BOLT-AUDI-VW-SKODA-MERCEDES-OLD-SHAPE-/140841342287?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item20cacc554f

or this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-M12-x-1-5-35mm-LONGER-ALLOY-WHEEL-BOLTS-BMW-E30-RENAULT-CLIO-CORSA-GSi-SEAT-/130777332611?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item1e72efbb83

depending on the collar type you need for those wheels.
Title: Re: Can you actually get them?
Post by: car_maniac on 23 September 2014, 13:06
Sweet as a nut! The guy's only in the next town so might even have them today too.
Cheers man!!
Title: Re: Can you actually get them?
Post by: car_maniac on 23 September 2014, 13:07
No pun intended btw lol