IIRC either the front or the back ones (can't remember which) didn't go all the way through the hub with standard bolts and wheels, so you might be pushing it to then add another 5mm spacer on to that.
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IIRC either the front or the back ones (can't remember which) didn't go all the way through the hub with standard bolts and wheels, so you might be pushing it to then add another 5mm spacer on to that.
would that be on a 7.5j wheel Rob?as chris is 7j just thought he might have a bit to play with.
Arghh I was happy until I read that last post Rob
Sorry man, I'm not saying they'll definitely not fit. I'm just saying that don't take our guesses as facts. I would get the spacers then test fit them with standard bolts and check and double check the bolts are long enough. I was just pointing it out so you don't presume they're fine and something bad happens :hug1:
I wouldn't have thought the width of the wheel would make a difference to the length of the bolt. As that's just the width of the outer wheel itself (where the tyre goes on) not the distance between the outside 'face' of the bolt hole and the back of the wheel that attaches to your hub/spacer.
If that makes sense?
I wouldn't have thought the width of the wheel would make a difference to the length of the bolt. As that's just the width of the outer wheel itself (where the tyre goes on) not the distance between the outside 'face' of the bolt hole and the back of the wheel that attaches to your hub/spacer.
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yeah got mate makes sense
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yeah got mate makes sense
you won't need a jack mate,just squeeze yourself under the diffuser,you need to have a look though bud as you might not need new bolts,if you do then larkspeed are good for stuff like that,this is the correct size but you may need to alter the length depending on what spacers you go for
don't forget you'll need longer locking wheel bolts as well
http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=361SB5412&a=i
So, why is this http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/wheel-spacers/grayston-universal-wheel-spacer type of spacer so much cheaper? Because it's universal? With a 5 hole pattern and 20mm thickness they sell for £14.89.....
Are these worth buying as a cheap alternative?
^^ Yep, what he said. I wouldn't fancy hanging my wheels off the car with them TBH.
Cheers guys. I understand now
The more expensive ones bolt on and take the weigh of the wheel?
Not quite. Those you linked to arent hubcentric. You can get away with small ones on the front because the spigot on the hub is big enough to poke through so the wheel locates on this and is still central to the hub.
The more expensive ones then come in two types. Hubcentric bolt through and hubcentric bolt to hub. These essentially pick up on the existing spigot and then extends it out do the wheel is still centralised. The bolt through require longer bolts and the bolt to hubs bolt to the hub and then the wheels to them.
The more expensive ones then come in two types. Hubcentric bolt through and hubcentric bolt to hub. These essentially pick up on the existing spigot and then extends it out do the wheel is still centralised. The bolt through require longer bolts and the bolt to hubs bolt to the hub and then the wheels to them.
What is the cheaper alternative from the two spacer techniques? They all seem pretty pricey online! Looking at 20mm spacers.
This is 25mm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-RENAUL...r+Make:Renault|Model:Clio&hash=item1e7728fee4 but seems a tap high for a pair?
This is 25mm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-RENAUL...r+Make:Renault|Model:Clio&hash=item1e7728fee4 but seems a tap high for a pair?
Wrong clio (they're 4stud) and yes they're pricey for unbranded eBay jobbies. You can get H&R ones for £77 from Larkspeed.
