5mm spacer...will I need longer lug bolts?

**tboooe** · 03-09-2012 07:40 AM

The shop that installed by wheels says no but I just want to do a sanity check with the smart folks on this forum.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 03-09-2012 07:46 AM

As long as they get 6 or so turns you are fine. Being you are using aftermarket wheels you may not get those needed turns. Just see how it goes.

**crisp74** · 03-09-2012 07:47 AM

for sure NO!

**BlkS5** · 03-09-2012 07:48 AM

^^^ +1

**bknewtype** · 03-09-2012 07:51 AM

the suns up

**tboooe** · 03-09-2012 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by crisp74

for sure NO!

hmmm...Skylar at ACH Tuning recommends getting longer lugs? Now I am confused!

**mr shickadance** · 03-09-2012 11:03 AM

no you will be fine, 6 turns is alot, 4-5 is plenty, but i don't know anyone who needs longer lugs for 5mm spacers

**staticuxo** · 03-09-2012 11:25 AM

i am getting 5mm spacers for the rears of my Vossens.. to be safe, i'm going to get longer lugs. i'd rather have the piece of mind.

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 03-09-2012 01:37 PM

I run longer lugs on my car with 5mm spacers up front. Never hurts to be too safe!

Jason

**mxrz** · 03-10-2012 12:48 PM

So I assume everyone here knows exactly how much the stock bolts stick out of OP's aftermarket wheels? If not, how do you know if he needs longer bolts or not. I have one set of aftermarket wheels where the bolt sits in deeper than stock, and another set where the opposite is true. So they all stick out by different lengths. With the first set, a 5mm spacer would not require longer bolts, but with the second, definitely yes.

**elf_cruiser** · 03-10-2012 03:11 PM

Exactly - it depends on the wheels. With my TSW's I def needed longer bolts for 5mm spacers. Pep Boys carries em - 14mm x 27mm x1.5 pitch, I think they were. About $3 each, totally worth it...

**pdubb** · 03-10-2012 08:23 PM

Yeah the investment for the piece of mind is worth it in my eyes. I'd say do it.

**Tifosi** · 03-10-2012 10:56 PM

I would recommend longer bolts as well. And I hope you are already aware of different type of bolts and are using the correct ones with your Vertini wheels ( Ball Seat vs. Conical ).