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Offline JDM82

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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #20 on: 11 December 2010, 19:01 »
So can I get either bolt on or bolt through for my car and both will work or is it a set thing ie I have to use bolt through for the rear and bolts on for the front I haven't a clue could someone explain how to know which type I need please  :sad:

How do you tell what size bolt you'll need or is it a case of measuring the original bolt and adding what ever the spacer is?
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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #21 on: 11 December 2010, 19:09 »
Bolt to are usually 15mm or above as you need to shorten the standard bolts to allow them to fit. Bolt through can be any size as you just need longer bolts


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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #22 on: 11 December 2010, 19:26 »
Ah I see so basically I can get any size of bolt through as long as I get the required bolts I get it now so I can just buy 4 bolt through spacers with bolts  :smiley:
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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #23 on: 11 December 2010, 19:31 »
I think I understand it now thanks for all the help  :smiley:

I'll go for 10mm front 15mm rear all bolt through with "aftermarket" bolts. When ordering they ask if you want standard bolts or bolts for aftermarket wheels they cost no different and I do have aftermarket alloys so I think im almost ready to get my spacers ordered.
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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #24 on: 11 December 2010, 23:37 »
Thats what im running on, 15,, at rear with longer bolts & 10mm up front with longer bolts

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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #25 on: 12 December 2010, 00:57 »
seen your pm jon  :wink: looks like another job for when you get your induction kit i'll be in touch soon :afro:
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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #26 on: 12 December 2010, 11:32 »
Yeah Matt you know the system now I buy something then pester you to fit it. Its a harsh system but it works!  :grin:
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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #27 on: 12 December 2010, 14:39 »
Yeah Matt you know the system now I buy something then pester you to fit it. Its a harsh system but it works!  :grin:
Aye i do jon  :grin: never mind tho i enjoy it especially as i'm no longer a golf owner so will be a change for me  :grin:
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Re: Suggestions on wheel spacers please
« Reply #28 on: 12 December 2010, 17:27 »
am rolling on 20mm rear 15mm front, bought from essex styling website delivered next day free, 59.99 for 2 hubcentric spacers with all bolts required  :smiley:

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