BReal Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 After fitting some 15" wheels, ive noticed that the offset on the wheels is slightly different to the standard Kayalami alloys, and as a result only about 1/4 of an inch of the standard wheel bolts fit in the hub. Does anyone know whether the gti standard bolts are any bigger or any other cheap alternative ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 H&R do some wheel bolts and you can choose the angle between the wheel and the road. Hope you get my point ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BReal Posted August 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Thanks mate, ive rung around everyone today without joy..dont really understand the angle/road thingy, ? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" />Actually, to update that, I looked at the site and I they do a special camber adjustment bolt which fits on the strut, and also longer bolts for the spacers they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik@aat Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 You should really get news bolts with your wheels, FOC! our range always come with bolts to suit ~ something to do with the TÜV. Go back and have a moan!. If that doesn't get you anywhere let me know all the dimensions of your bolts and if I have longer ones lying round here doing nothing I'll send you some, can't promise anything though!The only wheels we don't supply with bolts are competition wheels..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 The thing about the angle/road is simple. Wheels make an angle with the road. It will be 90º in most cases, although this bolts i told you about allow you to choose the angle you want between the wheels and the road (don't know how much exactly they allow you to change it). The more outwards is the lower part of the tyres, the handling of the car will improve. But your tyres will be worn from the inside. Will post pics if I can find any. (hope it has made sense this time ??? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 QUOTE(Blue Loop)The more outwards is the lower part of the tyres, the handling of the car will improve. But your tyres will be worn from the inside.Unless you really drive it hard round lots of corners and not in straight lines style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Standard spensh/camber wears out the outside of the tyres so just trading one evil for the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 Standard suspension wears outside, i know, i meant, as you can adjust the angle with these bolts, then tyres will probably wear from the inside, cos you wont set your wheels to go more outside on the upper part than on the lower part. crap i know what i wanna say, just dunno how to express it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BReal Posted August 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 problem solved, set of wheel nuts to fit ET49 from Demon Tweaks - next day delivery , no problem 31 quid for 12, now lets just see if they fitThese guys seem pretty professional though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 31 quid for twelve? Have you bought a Reliant Robin style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Doh, allowing for locking wheel nuts I spose style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BReal Posted August 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 lol Yeh, locking wheel nuts, I dont suppose it matters if 1 out of 4 is too small style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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