Question about wheel spacers
#1
Question about wheel spacers
I'm about to pull the trigger on some H&R spacers. Just want to confirm with you TT gurus that I'm ordering the right combination of parts.
For front:
15mm 1x100 H&R DR spacer with 14x1.5x43mm ball seat bolts
For rear:
25mm 1x100 H&R DRA spacer.
Is this all I need?
The website I'm thinking of using is not 100% clear on whether the 25mm spacers come with their own bolts to attach the spacer to the hub or if I need to purchase those bolts separately. It mentions that the stock OEM bolts are used to attach the wheel to the spacer.
What is the recommended torque for the wheel bolts? Is the torque for the bolts attaching the 25mm spacer to the hub the same or different?
Should I consider using some sort of anti-seize on the bolts? If so, which kind is recommended?
Should I consider using mastanox (sp?) or something similar between the hub, the spacer and the wheel since I'm mating dissimilar metals together exposed to rather harsh environment?
Is there anything I'm missing?
For front:
15mm 1x100 H&R DR spacer with 14x1.5x43mm ball seat bolts
For rear:
25mm 1x100 H&R DRA spacer.
Is this all I need?
The website I'm thinking of using is not 100% clear on whether the 25mm spacers come with their own bolts to attach the spacer to the hub or if I need to purchase those bolts separately. It mentions that the stock OEM bolts are used to attach the wheel to the spacer.
What is the recommended torque for the wheel bolts? Is the torque for the bolts attaching the 25mm spacer to the hub the same or different?
Should I consider using some sort of anti-seize on the bolts? If so, which kind is recommended?
Should I consider using mastanox (sp?) or something similar between the hub, the spacer and the wheel since I'm mating dissimilar metals together exposed to rather harsh environment?
Is there anything I'm missing?
#2
The 25mm DRA spacers come with bolts....
You don't need extra bolts for them. Just use the bolts the come with the DRA's to bolt the spacers on the wheel hub and use your OEM bolts to attach you wheels on the DRA's. As far as torque goes, Bentley says 110Nm. I used to use the same torque for both the spacers ans wheels without problem when I had them.
I use anti-seize only on the threaded part of the bolts and didn't apply anything between the interfaces between the hub, spacer, and the wheel. I won't be worried about the interface between the wheel and the spacer since they are made of aluminum alloy and won't really have problem with road conditions, IMHO.
I use anti-seize only on the threaded part of the bolts and didn't apply anything between the interfaces between the hub, spacer, and the wheel. I won't be worried about the interface between the wheel and the spacer since they are made of aluminum alloy and won't really have problem with road conditions, IMHO.
#3
I went with the ECS kits, both come with the proper bolts, which was nice....
<center><img src="http://images25.fotki.com/v904/photos/6/645139/3370770/spacers007-vi.jpg"></center><p>The HR 25s usually do come with bolts for the spacer, then you use the OEM bolts to fit the wheel. Anti-seize is a loaded debate, some say yes, others say no. The bolts are meant to stretch a little when torqued, the anti seize effects this and the torque specs may be different, with and without. I didn't use it and have never had a problem getting any lug nut off.
#5
That ECS kit looks nice...>
But I checked their website earlier today and didn't find any spacers for the TT. Might have been me not looking long enough, or maybe they don't have any right now.
I ended up ordering online from Pure Motorsport. Don't have any previous experience ordering from them so I'm doing this with my fingers crossed....
I ended up ordering online from Pure Motorsport. Don't have any previous experience ordering from them so I'm doing this with my fingers crossed....
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