[DangerousDave2020]

Hi everyone, I could really use your help. I just bought some cool 8.5x18 classic wolfrace Eurosport’s for my 2008 R56 and the standard wheel bolts (m14 1.25mm I think) just aren’t long enough and the lip doesn’t fit through the studs.
Help!

 

[DangerousDave2020]

 

[DangerousDave2020]

 

[tcbw]

You don't have a dilemma, you need much longer bolts to suit the new rims. Nip round a tyre fitters, take a rim with you, and try them until you find one long enough to give you 5 turns before torquing up.

 

[DangerousDave2020]

You don't have a dilemma, you need much longer bolts to suit the new rims. Nip round a tyre fitters, take a rim with you, and try them until you find one long enough to give you 5 turns before torquing up.

You don't have a dilemma, you need much longer bolts to suit the new rims. Nip round a tyre fitters, take a rim with you, and try them until you find one long enough to give you 5 turns before torquing up.

I needed to buy alloy wheel tuner bolts. The M14 1.25 versions. They are rare but two companies in Scotland had them. Next I need to fit these big wheels to the car.
Reckon it will fit okay?

 

[CarsOrBikes]

I wouldn't trust just five turns, they wouldn't pass right through the hub and won't provide any reserve should a bolt come loose, just my2p

1320 keep longer bolts to fit the R56S threads, in a few lengths, I use the longest with 16mm spacers (or 11) and OEM rims which pass through the hub threads ok, and they're a good quality bolt that you can feel properly clamp the wheel rather than feel like it's stretching as some do for the 53 size imo. Only my2p ;O)

 

[DangerousDave2020]

I wouldn't trust just five turns, they wouldn't pass right through the hub and won't provide any reserve should a bolt come loose, just my2p

1320 keep longer bolts to fit the R56S threads, in a few lengths, I use the longest with 16mm spacers (or 11) and OEM rims which pass through the hub threads ok, and they're a good quality bolt that you can feel properly clamp the wheel rather than feel like it's stretching as some do for the 53 size imo. Only my2p ;O)

Really! Hmm.. What’s the longest bolts?

 

[CarsOrBikes]

I know they have 23mm longer and 16mm longer than stock, there may be another

 

[DangerousDave2020]

 

[Alski]

Needs a drive and time to settle ...

or is it still on axel stands ?

 

[DangerousDave2020]

Needs a drive and time to settle ...

or is it still on axel stands ?

I think you’re right, if you mean the ride height is a bit high lol.
Would lowering springs be a nightmare with 18”s?

 

[Spidermonkey]

As a rule of thumb, you should half the bolt diameter to get the minimum number of engagement turns (ie M14/2 = 7 turns).

 

[DangerousDave2020]

Appreciate your helps guys! I managed to source these bolts that fit like a dream and it passed its MOT too. I will double check the bolt turns this weekend. Will need some advice on lowering springs next.. who can help with that?