Alloy help!!!

Post by **BIG D** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:27

Hi all i have bought some merc rims,my neighbour has drilled them out to 14mm holes,i have took steel wheel of and placed alloy on just to try,seems i need longer bolts and studs will i require spacers? Im a bit confused? cheers dave

Post by **g60steve** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:32

Yes you'll need longer rear studs and front bolts/stud conversion to fit the alloys.
Has for the spacers it all depends on what size alloys you've got and they're ET(offset).

Post by **BIG D** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:36

15" rims 7 1/2 width not sure et

Post by **g60steve** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:37

Really need to know the ET to know what size spacers are required.

Post by **BIG D** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:40

is there a easy way to find out i.e measuring from the centre of the centre hole to the alloy face is that correct steve?

Post by **g60steve** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:42

If they're genuine Merc they should have it stamped on them.

If not.....
http://www.driverstechnology.co.uk/wheel-offset.htm

Post by **BIG D** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:48

Cheers steve not sure if the et is written on alloy will ave a look tomorrow,thanks for the help,dave.