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Old 02-27-2015, 08:49 PM
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maybe this belongs in susp or wheels/tire forum

Any have any tips on measuring for wheel spacers. Not sure about the front bu the rear for sure. I know I'll need extended lug bolts for the rear at least. Trying to get them as flush with the R56 as possible. I have a 2 finger gap between tire/fender. Currently not running any aftermarket lower control arms...but we'll see, going on the alignment tomorrow.

Thanks for any help.
 

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Any have any tips on measuring for wheel spacers. Not sure about the front bu the rear for sure. I know I'll need extended lug bolts for the rear at least. Trying to get them as flush with the R56 as possible. I have a 2 finger gap between tire/fender. Currently not running any aftermarket lower control arms...but we'll see, going on the alignment tomorrow.

Thanks for any help.
Alignment went great...camber set with room to spare without getting aftermarket control arms or camber plates on front.

I measured and I'm thinking 10mm front and 15mm rear. Right off I'm thinking I need longer hub bolts for the rear, not sure about front yet.

Cosidering Akata on ebay. but in the description on ebay it has "12" as thread type. This being an r56 my lugbolts are 14x1.25. Will these work? I'm thinking 14 is the diameter of the lug bolt thus the holes in the spacers are too small at 12. So maybe not ???

Akatas don't look as nice as the ones from Turner Motorports but wondering if I can bet by OK saving $.

Thanks for any knowledgeable input.
 
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