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Title: Locking wheel bolts/nuts for use with spacers
Post by: andrewparker on August 20, 2010, 09:56:58 am

Hi guys, I need a bit of education on this.

I have just ordered some spacers for my wheels - 8mm for the front, and 10mm for the rear. As far as I am aware they do not come with longer bolts.

So my question is, what length bolts do I need, and what are the options for locking?

Title: Re: Locking wheel bolts/nuts for use with spacers
Post by: Top Cat on August 20, 2010, 10:04:53 am

You need 8 mil longer bolts on the front and 10 mil longer at the back.  :laugh:

I would say 12 mil longer bolts and locks all round should suffice. I dont know if thewheelman is contacable on here, but he wil get you the correct bits if he is.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Locking wheel bolts/nuts for use with spacers
Post by: andrewparker on August 20, 2010, 10:16:35 am

Quote from: Top Cat on August 20, 2010, 10:04:53 am

You need 8 mil longer bolts on the front and 10 mil longer at the back.  :laugh:

I would say 12 mil longer bolts and locks all round should suffice. I dont know if thewheelman is contacable on here, but he wil get you the correct bits if he is.  :happy2:

How long are the standard bolts?

Title: Re: Locking wheel bolts/nuts for use with spacers
Post by: gazbutS3 on August 20, 2010, 11:42:53 am

which spacers have you bought, some come with bolts to suit

Title: Re: Locking wheel bolts/nuts for use with spacers
Post by: andrewparker on August 20, 2010, 12:25:47 pm

Quote from: gazbutS3 on August 20, 2010, 11:42:53 am

which spacers have you bought, some come with bolts to suit

I've bought the Forge hubcentric spacers. I've emailed Ben so hopefully he'll get back to me.

Title: Re: Locking wheel bolts/nuts for use with spacers
Post by: Andy on August 21, 2010, 10:52:12 am

shame you have ordered them as i have a set of hub centric 10mm spacers for sale which i got of Ben

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