We offer a full range of Top Quality VW Golf Mk2 hub adapters, allowing you to fit a wide variety of wheels to your Mk2 Golf. We have 15mm TUV Approved Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, SSP Wheel Adaptors and 10mm Universal Wheel Spacers in stock. Order from the Volkswagen Golf Wheels Specialists!
How thick of a wheel spacer do I Need?
The use of any spacer much thicker than 1-2mm (0.04"-0.08") may prevent full thread engagement, and additional action would be necessary. These 4 washers, while mimicking the spacer thickness we need, also take up considerable room on the wheel bolt.
What makes a Mk2 Golf look better?
Wheels For those counting their pennies, swapping the Golf’s original rims for something a bit more interesting will instantly make a Mk2 look better. BBS are the Holy Grail, of course, but there’s lots of less expensive options out there such as these beautifully retro looking Rotas.
What are the best wheel spacers for a Jeep Wrangler?
Crown’s Wheel Spacer set specializes in Jeep models. If you need universal-fit spacers available in a choice of common dimensions, there’s the Dorman Wheel Spacer, Mr. Gasket Silver Aluminum Wheel Spacers, and Baer Polished Billet Aluminum Wheel Spacers (metric).
Is it possible to lift a Mk3 Golf TDI?
On VWVortex some chaps have lifted cars on the Mk2 and 3 platform with success. On the Mk2 they use Mk3 front and Passat (estate I believe) rear suspension and uprated bushes, plus some 'choice' spacers. I'm not sure how safe/sensible the lift practice is but modifying something like a Mk3 Golf TDi seems more practical than most options.
What size wheel spacer should I get?
The size spacer you need will be equal to the thickness of the washers used. If a spacer greater than 5mm is needed, you may need to also purchase extended lug studs or purchase wheel spacers with studs.
How do you figure out what spacers will look best for your car?
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Will I need longer wheel bolts with 5mm spacers?
Generally speaking for a 5mm spacer you will want to run extended bolts. The extended bolts will work with a 3mm spacer as well if need to use it in the future.
Are wheel spacers safe to run?
Are Wheel Spacers Safe to Use? Because a vehicle's weight is not sustained by its wheel studs, the use of wheel spacers is generally considered to be safe. A vehicle's wheels are actually held to their corresponding hubs with a clamping force that is achieved through the tightening of each wheel's lug nuts.
How much offset is 2 inch spacers?
As a rule of thumb, 2-inch wheel spacers will reduce about 50mm offset. It is simple to calculate the final offset. Assuming your new wheel offset is +86mm, and you have 2-inch wheel spacers installed, then the final offset will be +36mm (86 – 50 = 36). This increases the track width of your vehicle.
How big of a wheel spacer is safe?
As a rule of thumb, you want at least the same amount engagement as the stud is wide. For example a M12x1. 5 stud would need at least 12mm of thread engagement to be safe. At a 1.5mm thread pitch, this equates to about 8 full turns of the lug nut.
Can I run 5mm spacers?
To answer your ? yes you can use a 5mm spacer with oem studs. If you do go with longer studs you will always need the spacer unless you use open spline nuts,as the longer studs will hit the back of the regular nut before it tightens all the way down.
Do I need new bolts for spacers?
Actually, yes, you need longer bolts when using 10mm spacers. Never try to use the stock bolts on the 10mm spacers. There won't be enough thread engagement to properly keep the wheels secured.
Do I need longer wheel bolts for 3mm spacers?
3mm will be fine, ive been running 3mm rears with no problem for at least 3k mi. I believe you can get up to 5mm without longer bolts without issues.
Are 2.5 in spacers safe?
If you installed them properly, 2-inch wheel spacers are exactly very safe to use and will not cause any vibration. It is recommended to get your wheel spacers installed at a reputable wheel shop. To ensure safety, the lug nuts need to be torqued properly.
Are 15mm spacers safe?
Most bigger wheels or brake calipers will need 15mm spacers to clear rubbing issues. Most successful cases show that as long as you operate properly, they are exactly safe.
Why should you not run spacers?
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How many turns should a spacer turn?
When installing spacers, whether your ride uses wheel nuts or bolts, there is one more important consideration - "thread engagement". This refers to the number of threads which are covered, or engaged, during installation. Although the exact measurement varies by stud/bolt size, in general, the bolt or nut should turn from 6.5 to 8 turns during engagement. The use of any spacer much thicker than 1-2mm (0.04"-0.08") may prevent full thread engagement, and additional action would be necessary.
Where do you put washers on a VW?
With all the wheel bolts inserted through the wheel, install washers on the back side of the wheel, then test-fit to the car. You need to keep the wheel oriented vertically so that the washers don't fall off the bolts.
How to install a wheel nut?
Here's the method: if your vehicle is equipped with wheel nuts (and therefore has studs which project out from the hub), begin by placing an equal number of washers on each stud. Start small, and place only one or two washers on each. Test-fit the wheel. Be very careful of your wheel/caliper clearance! You don't want to damage new parts, so don't rotate the wheel. If you need additional clearance, add only one additional washer at a time onto each stud.
How thick is a washer?
(The washer's inner diameter is actually slightly oversize to provide some tolerance.) Washer thickness varies, from approximately 1/16" to 3/16".
Does clearance change when bolted to torque?
When the wheel is bolted to the proper torque, the clearance will not change.
Do you need a goldilocks spacer?
You need the 'Goldilocks' spacer: too thin, and you will still have wheel/caliper interference. Too thick, and your tires will hit the fenders. "Just right" will give you the brake clearance you need while avoiding fender rub.
Can you use a flat washer on a disc brake?
You want to use plain flat metal washers, NOT lock-washers, split washers, or plastic washers. Using plain flat washers is an easy, effective way to determine the precise amount of spacer thickness needed for your vehicle configuration. They can be used on disc or drum brake setups.
What are the dimensions of a DR spacer?
H&R "DR" type spacers are 135mm to 149mm in outside diameter which matches the diameter of the hub of the car, the width can vary between as low as 3mm up to 25 or 30mm. The DR type spacers have holes machined in them which will match the bolt pattern of the vehicle (5x100, 5x112, 5x120, 5x130 for this discussion) and must be used with longer wheel lug bolts to account for the width of the spacer chosen. H&R "DRA" type spacers differ from the DR type in that they are offered in thicknesses of 20mm - 30mm and can go up to 45mm for some Porsche applications. DRA type spacers also differ in their attachment method, the spacers have 5 holes which are used in conjunction with supplied lug bolts to attach the spacer to the hub, the wheel is then attached to the spacer using the existing wheel bolts which thread into 5 threaded holes on the spacer itself.
Why do you need spacers on a wheel?
Spacers are typically used for the purpose of allowing a wheel to fit which would otherwise contact the brake caliper or suspension components , or, to push the wheel outwards to fit more flush with the edge of the fender for better aesthetics .
