I have Audi A3 wheels. Front ones are now machined to accommodate the wider hubs. I will plug the machine shop when the suckas are actually on the camper! I am sure someone on here will advise me at some point about how to get some centre caps to prevent them looking completely daft.
The wheels are ET58, so I gather I need the 20mm spacers. What length should I get the new studs and what type of nuts? I have a local garage here who says they will fit them if I get the parts
Thanks
Gilbo
Help with determining new wheel stud lengths
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give fireturk a shout..
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16290
or si baxter..http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/...they can supply what you need
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16290
or si baxter..http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/...they can supply what you need
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ET 58 is a helluva lot of offset. Mine are ET45 and 7J x 16" and I needed 20mm spacers to clear suspension etc. Depends on the rim width as well as the ET.
It`s the fronts that will be the problem with clearance. If you take off a wheel, and try some dowel or rod in the stud holes (3 pieces should do), then offer the new wheel/tyre onto the temporary "studs", you will get an idea how much clearance tou will need so as not to foul anything, then try and measure the thickness of spacer you`ll need between hub and rim and try using washers ont the "studs" to get an idea if it will work. Once you`ve got your clearance etc, measure the thickness of washers you`ve used, and that will be your spacer thickness. Any more than 20mm isn`t usually recommended, load on bearings etc. Then you can work out length of studs required. Sounds like a Heath-Robinson way of doing it, but it works if you don`t have access to proper equipment. You may then find that it ain`t gonna clear anything
It`s the fronts that will be the problem with clearance. If you take off a wheel, and try some dowel or rod in the stud holes (3 pieces should do), then offer the new wheel/tyre onto the temporary "studs", you will get an idea how much clearance tou will need so as not to foul anything, then try and measure the thickness of spacer you`ll need between hub and rim and try using washers ont the "studs" to get an idea if it will work. Once you`ve got your clearance etc, measure the thickness of washers you`ve used, and that will be your spacer thickness. Any more than 20mm isn`t usually recommended, load on bearings etc. Then you can work out length of studs required. Sounds like a Heath-Robinson way of doing it, but it works if you don`t have access to proper equipment. You may then find that it ain`t gonna clear anything
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