wheel spacers!!

[D"w!Z]

jus got my clio (2000 mtv 1.2) lowered 35/30mm after putting 16" alloys (172mk2 style) i heard you need 5mm spacers on the back wheels, i told the mechanic this but he told me i didnt need them plus it would make it unsafe as he wont get "5 turns on the bolt". is this ok? or should i jus put them on? thanks

 

[badinvincible]

5mm spacers on the back IIRC.

 

[Alan]

Quote: Originally posted by badinvincible on 22 February 2005

5mm spacers on the back IIRC.

Uh huh!

 

[McBunny]

do you know what you do to make sure you get the right amount of turns on them

use longer bolts lol

 

[midge]

why would you need spacers on the back? surely if thier 172 style wheels they shouldnt rub on anything?

 

[Djw John]

They are a different offset so need 5mm spacers. Ive done about 20000 miles with spacers and standard bolts without a problem, just make sure you get the right torque.

 

[Da]

i havent got spacers on my Mk2 Ph2 running mk2 172 alloys and had no problems so far.