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Offline mjb

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Spacers & Longer Bolts??
« 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!!!........

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Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
« Reply #1 on: 15 April 2013, 17:08 »
10mm longer than standard. So go take one out and measure the thread then add 10mm

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Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
« Reply #2 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

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Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
« Reply #4 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

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Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
« Reply #5 on: 15 April 2013, 21:19 »
Any spacer above 5mm will need longer bolts.

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Re: Spacers & Longer Bolts??
« Reply #6 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.

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