JetSet Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Just fitted my new wheels, had to remove the spacers to get them on, thought they were the wrong type, but I've just realized that the problem almost certainly is that the hub nuts protrude out through the spacers and its that that's preventing the wheels from fitting. The wheels look a bit lost under the arches, so can you get shorter hub bolts? If so what sort of a job is it to fit them, what tools do you need? Any help much appreciated Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyla350z Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hubcentric spacers is what you need, mw tech & kudos on here do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 The thing is, they are hubcentric spacers, Kei Racing 5x114, perfect with the Rays on Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyla350z Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Unless your spacers are under 15mm your studs arnt standard. ive had 15,20 & 25mm on without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Ray's have the recess on the reverse side of the spoke to allow for the protruding bits, I assume your new wheels do not have the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Ray's have the recess on the reverse side of the spoke to allow for the protruding bits, I assume your new wheels do not have the same? Yeah, that's the problem...These are my spacers. viewtopic.php?f=129&t=33735 Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Having read through several posts on other car forums it looks to be a common problem with hubcentric spacers and after market wheels. It would seem that the easiest option is to get the bolts shortened so they're flush to the spacer, only need shortening by a few mm's but won't be attempting it myself. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon beer Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hiya, i had the same problem with my previous car, mercedes slk 230, put on aftermarket wheels, and even though the spacers were Eibach imports, the guys had to cut down the bolts by 3mm. They did'nt do it lightly, they had to phone head honcho to approve!! Anyhow, it can be done, just make sure you buy GOOD Tuv parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWTech Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 exactly as has been mentioned above, its not common, but some wheels dont have the same recess in between holes as the rays do on the rear face of the wheels. so far not had anyone complain about it on any i have supplied over the year and a half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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