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Thread: Spacers for E30 Bottlecaps, Doubts!

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    Spacers for E30 Bottlecaps, Doubts!

    Hi. I got a good set of e30 bottle caps for free including a good set of tires. I know I'll need spacers to run them in my 323 front, but I have some doubts. This 57.1 hub centric kit comes with the 12x1.5 lug bolts and 15mm spacers, also the skank length is 42mm. Will this kit work for me? Any other suggestion? 42 bolt skank is safe or I need them longer? Thank in advance legionaries.

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    I am running a kit from Motorsport hardware. They are very informative.

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    If memory serves me right you'd use 42mm bolts with 15mm spacers. I believe the stock bolts are 28mm in length.
    When installing- the rule of thumb is to make sure you have 7-8 turns when tightening the wheel to the hub. Shorter bolts(5-7 turns) - your wheels will fall off, longer bolts (8+ turns) will rub on the internal parts of the hub/brakes or even lock up the wheel.


    Max

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    Quote Originally Posted by mxl556 View Post
    If memory serves me right you'd use 42mm bolts with 15mm spacers. I believe the stock bolts are 28mm in length.
    When installing- the rule of thumb is to make sure you have 7-8 turnshen tightening the wheel to the hub. Shorter bolts(5-7 turns) - your wheels will fall off, longer bolts (8+ turns) will rub on the internal parts of the hub/brakes or even lock up the wheel.


    Max
    Thanks!! will go with the 15mm spacer and 42mm lugs!

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