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Lug Bolts and Wheel Locks
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Lug Bolts and Wheel Locks
What is the correct size lug bolt I need? I understand there are different width and type of thread...
I just got a set of 18" Monoblock II's that have an offset of 47...so I will need a 5mm or 10mm spacer for the front and rear...What length lug bolt should I get if I went with a 10mm spacer? I really have no clue...
Any recommended brands or places to buy lug bolts?
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Second question is on wheel locks...Again...Any recommended brands or places to buy them the cheapest? I want to make sure my new wheels are on my car.
Much appreciated
I just got a set of 18" Monoblock II's that have an offset of 47...so I will need a 5mm or 10mm spacer for the front and rear...What length lug bolt should I get if I went with a 10mm spacer? I really have no clue...
Any recommended brands or places to buy lug bolts?
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Second question is on wheel locks...Again...Any recommended brands or places to buy them the cheapest? I want to make sure my new wheels are on my car.
Much appreciated
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Got my new rims 
Got directional tires and they look about 80% tread which isn't bad. Lips were reconditioned as it stated. The main face of the rim could do with a recondition too at a later date...but its nothing that needs attention right away unlike my Lorinsers.
Paid $700 total for them with my ebay coupon. Don't think I did too badly. Should be under $1000 once I get locking wheel nuts, longer lugs and spacers, which was my intended budget.
^ From a few feet away you can hardly tell there is anything wrong at all. So should look great for a few months before I get em touched up.
Got directional tires and they look about 80% tread which isn't bad. Lips were reconditioned as it stated. The main face of the rim could do with a recondition too at a later date...but its nothing that needs attention right away unlike my Lorinsers.
Paid $700 total for them with my ebay coupon. Don't think I did too badly. Should be under $1000 once I get locking wheel nuts, longer lugs and spacers, which was my intended budget.
^ From a few feet away you can hardly tell there is anything wrong at all. So should look great for a few months before I get em touched up.
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^ Rear Tire
^Front Tire
8.5J x 18" ET47 with 255/45/18 fits PERFECTLY on the rear. I honestly couldn't want it any better. It fits the arch perfect...No rubbing and doesn't stick in or out further than I would want.
The fronts have some issues with it touching the suspension strut. Used some 5mm washers for temporary spacers to test with and it still rubs slightly. Also it is very very close to the fender so the best option would be to get a smaller tire for the front. I kinda already knew I would have problems with the front tire size as most people put 225 on the front...and I have 255.
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Ended up buying this set online for super cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LUG-B...ayphotohosting
measured my current lug and it is 39mm. So should work good. I'll take pics when it arrives. I'll feel much safer with these on.
Always better to go big as you can grind them down if they are too long.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LUG-B...ayphotohosting
measured my current lug and it is 39mm. So should work good. I'll take pics when it arrives. I'll feel much safer with these on.
Always better to go big as you can grind them down if they are too long.
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