Running longer bolts with spacers...

[CrippsCorner]

Not a Clio... but I'm about to purchase some 15mm spacers and have been told normal thread length is 25mm therefore I need 40mm. Place that has the best price on these insists on selling them with 45mm and says no option for 40mm. I could buy separately of course, but cheaper to get altogether.

Will be there be issues running 5mm longer than meant to? I know they could be shaved down but seems a hassle. Or shall I just pay more and buy elsewhere 🤔

 

[Short Norman]

I recently fitted some 12mm spacers to my E46.

They came with 12mm longer bolts but the locking bolts were an additional 3 or 4mm longer still. One of the locking bolts did catch on something behind the hub so needed shaving down a little.

 

[Louis]

Get some 40mm from not the cheapest place instead

 

[Brigsy]

Check if you have clearance behind the bolts. If nothing close then you will be fine with the longer ones.