10mm spacers - longer wheel bolts needed on standard hubs?

[Normski666]

as above, I've searched and not actually found a definitive answer. Have been looking at the Pure MS 10mm spacer kit, and provided they are torqued up ok, safe to use with standard length bolts??

Many thanks.

 

[alistairolsen]

Not a chance, even 5mm is pushing it IMHO. The bolt engages in about 5 threads and only sticks through by 2-3mm.

 

[jesus]

Not a chance, even 5mm is pushing it IMHO. The bolt engages in about 5 threads and only sticks through by 2-3mm.

Is 5mm acceptable though or asking for trouble? I've been wondering this for a while.

 

[Normski666]

ok thanks chap. I searched and discovered 5mm should be ok, but wanted to check on the 10's prior.

Appreciate it.

 

[alistairolsen]

I wouldnt personally, but some do

 

[jamesycc]

as above, I've searched and not actually found a definitive answer. Have been looking at the Pure MS 10mm spacer kit, and provided they are torqued up ok, safe to use with standard length bolts??

Many thanks.

Wouldn't risk it. I put 10mm on the rears and went longer on the bolts. They hold your wheels on after all....

 

[Jakewilliams]

I've got 10mm spacers each side and have got some longer bolts with it. I wouldn't risk it as the bolt would attach to the hub with about 2-3 turns. As said before, no wheels no steering, hello tree

 

[RichieJA]

You absolutely need longer nuts I have 20mm front and 16mm rear both have extended nuts

 

[smith647]

I've just fitted some PMS 5mm spacers to the front wheels to bring them inline with the rears. I'm using standard wheel nuts and to be honest it's right on the limit. I drive like miss daisy on the roads so I'm comfortable with it but when I'm on track they'll be removed when I fit my track wheels.

 

[Normski666]

Just ordered some 40mm bolts.....job done, appreciate your advice fellas

 

[Jakewilliams]

Just ordered some 40mm bolts.....job done, appreciate your advice fellas

Welcomes

 

[Normski666]

Fitted today...much much better.

 

[haimsey]

Best place for longer bolts? And what length for say 20mm spacers?

 

[GeorgeH]

Best place for longer bolts? And what length for say 20mm spacers?

Demontweeks are good for bolts. For 20mm spacers id be going for bolt to hub type

 

[jamesycc]

agree with the above. 20mm extra is alot for 4 bolts to take. Standard oe bolt length is 26mm 60 degree iirc if you go down the longer bolt route.

 

[jamesycc]

just to clarify 26mm +20mm for the spacer. M8 46mm 60 degree.

 

[GeorgeH]

just to clarify 26mm +20mm for the spacer. M8 46mm 60 degree.

Pretty sure they're M12?

 

[jamesycc]

Pretty sure they're M12?

yep your right m12 was thinking of sump bolts for my other car, doh..

 

[GeorgeH]

yep your right m12 was thinking of sump bolts for my other car, doh..

Haha I wasn't 100% either, M8 just sounded a bit small lol.