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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Spacer and bolt question

This may be a dumb question, so bear with me. I'm currently running 16x7 Konig Rush wheels. I don't know the offset. I had to purchase longer bolts to make them fit.

In the spring i will be installing ST coilovers and Konig Feather 16x7, et40 wheels. I will also be getting 5mm spacers to accommodate the coilovers.

Since I already have the longer bolts to work with the aftermarket wheels, do I need to purchase the longer bolts paired with the spacers?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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I would think it would depend on how much longer your current bolts are compared with the stock bolts. The new Konig Feather bolt hole depth will also fit into the equation. If you still have a stock rim and stock bolt you could measure how much the bolt sticks through the back of the rim when fully seated in the front of the rim. If you get that much thread depth on your Konig Feathers + 5mm then you would have the same threads into the hub as the stock wheel/bolt combination. I hope this makes some sense....it would be easier if I could draw you a sketch.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks for the reply, I see what you're saying!

I just compared stock bolts to an extra from the set I have on my car now (the tire shop got a set of 25 for me.) and it's barely any longer, so looks like I will need longer bolts!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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dannyhavok: You might check out these guys for longer bolts:

http://www.radusadirect.com/category...__taper__seat/

You want cone or taper bolts, 12X1.5 if you have an early '06 or 14X1.25 if you have a late '06+
 
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