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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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lug bolts

What length lug bolt would i need to get in order to mount a 15x8 et0 rim on a non s stock suspension?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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stock bolts unless you are using spacers.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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for some reason they dont fit
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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You need aftermarket bolts which has a smaller diameter bolt head which wud fit.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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is there anyway you can give me a link or can i get them locally ? i know the r56 are 14 not 12 but if you can show me which ones exactly ill appreciate it tremendously
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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You can't get them locally. You will have to order them, to my knowledge the only place that sells a 14 -> 12 conversion is Way Motor Works in Georgia.

As a side note 15x8 et0 is going to stick pretty far out of the fender on a Mini. Around 30-35mm beyond the fender and about 60mm more then stock.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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these? http://www.waymotorworks.com/14mm-lug-bolts.html ? and yea its a lot of poke temporary while i get the money for new tires
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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http://www.waymotorworks.com/m14-to-...rsion-kit.html
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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i have to get the conversion kit or can i just get bolts
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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You have to get a conversion to use 12mm hardware. Can't put a 12mm bolt in a 14mm hole. To be honest based on the information (or lack of) supplied thus far I'm not 100% convinced you need a conversion.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Here you go man, this is how they look like, as u can see, they have a smaller diameter head, which would fit thru the wheel holes.

hope this helps!
Amazon Amazon
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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BTW! make sure the thread/pitch is right! i havent bought a set for an R56 yet so im not sure
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kcle730
Here you go man, this is how they look like, as u can see, they have a smaller diameter head, which would fit thru the wheel holes.

hope this helps! http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automo...s=Lug+Bolts+14
Those are 14x1.5mm our lugs are 14x1.25mm just to be clear.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Creeve
Those are 14x1.5mm our lugs are 14x1.25mm just to be clear.
Thank you sir! here's another link =]
Amazon Amazon

these are just example of how/what to look for! make sure u find the right seating for ur wheels too! lmk if u have any questions and i'll try to answer them.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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This may or may not be the solution BTW. It may be the case that the diameter of the through hole is smaller then 14mm in which case you would need the stud conversion. For all I know the wheels are the wrong bolt pattern. I have still not heard enough information to give any sort of definitive answer.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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yea i know, but i Guess we'll find out when Roly replies back ;]

Roly: one way to find out if u need a conversion is turn the wheel around and poke the hole through the back with ur OEM Lugbolt and see if it goes thru, if it does, then itz the diameter of the head =]
 
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