bcr4d

Well, the rear wheels/tires are clicking instead of rubbing, so I'm suspecting the ebrake. Problem with that is I already have the shorter bolts, M12X1.5. Is there a shorter bolt I can use on the rear? I also took the wheel off and measured the bolt sticking out and got about a bit shy of 1 in, which I'm told is what I'm suppose to get. The only other thing I can think to solve the problem is using spacers on the rear, but don't know what size mm to use. Any recomendations? I took the 19's off and put the stock 17's back on for now. Here are a few pictures with the 19's on. It rained a bit last night so car is dirty.

dynomite05

I would get some 10mm H&R spacers, slap them on the rears with the correct bolts, and call it a day. The shop that sells you the H&R spacers should be able to provide you with the correct bolts.

Mka77

The 12x 1.5 is not the whole story here. It also about shank length. Here's a link to a great service customer vendor. Tell them what you have, by phone.

You can buy just the 10 for the rears and not a whole set.

Or take Wes on his advice with the spacers. Make sure you have the right shank length with them as well.

http://www.radusadirect.com/category...lts.ball_seat/

Mka77

Here this may help you. The shank length is the important measurement. You can get them in several different lengths.

Supafly

That clicking noise is the wheel bolts rubbing against the E-brake sensor.

If you do get the bolts from H&R make sure to measure them with a set of calipers or even a basic ruler...i've gotten wrong bolts from them before that were ordered with my hub adapters; and getting them shortened is a real pain in the ***.

dynomite05

I have had good experience with Craig at RPMNorth. They are a sponsor here on the board and pretty knowledgeable on bolt sizes.

bcr4d

Well, I measured the bolt and it is ball seat and the shank is 1 1/8 inches. Thanks for the info, learn something new everyday. I also like the idea of the spacers, give you a more wider look from the rear. What length shank would you recommend at this point. thanks again for all your help

Klinh

Here's one more for the day. You have an aftermarket wheel, which usually has the design "cone seat" head bolt. The factory on our wheel are "ball seat" head bolt. Since your wheel look like mine, it has the "cone seat" head bolt but your wheel might be different manufacturer then mine, so the design might be different. Just check your wheel to make sure.

dynomite05

lol

Flame3g

i had the same noise when i put on my rims...the wheel locks they sent me were to long...so i called the place where i got the wheels from and they sent me new bolts....easy stuff

bcr4d

Good place to look before I start ordering parts. thanks

bheng

lol damn. these are cheap. this company was going to charge me 8 for each bolt from h&r. gotta love the forum...

does anyone know what grade these are?

Mka77

Check RAD USA

EuroTra$H

BTW The wheels and drop look fantastic!

Mka77

From the RAD site.

• RAD uses only top quality steel from certified steel mills for all lug bolts, lug nut and wheel locks. All lug bolts, lug nuts and wheel locks are COLD FORGED and are tempered to strength class 10.9 or 10. NOTHING is machined!
• Every single fastener is tested and logged on a PACE test machine to ensure compliance with specifications. By doing so, we completely fulfill the zero fault philosophy that we expect and demand.
• All RAD products are Dacromet coated and applied "according to Daimler Benz standard DBL8440". Due to enviormental concerns, over the next year, RAD will be changing from Dacromet to Geomet 321+VL which is CR+6 free and enviormentally safe as well as resistant to most of the popular wheel cleaners on the market unlike the Dacromet.

M-bENZ

OP,

May I ask where did you buy your rims ? Looks good on your car.

bheng

looks like ima get them from rad.

lol very nice! and they have the length i need. ima give them a call and see if they can change the bolt hex to a different color. LOL


just noticed they had spacers too. what do you guys think about those? or should i stick with h&r spacers and rad bolts?

bcr4d

Thanks, I got them from USARIM.