What is the length of an OEM wheel bolt? Went to discount tire to pick...>>>
02-21-2009, 09:15 PM
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What is the length of an OEM wheel bolt? Went to discount tire to pick...>>>
up some wheel bolts for SSR competitions and they gave me wheel bolts that measured 20mm from 1st thread to end of bolt. Is this the correct length? Seems like I can go a little longer. The tech said that I don't want it too long or else it will hit the rotors.
02-21-2009, 09:23 PM
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measuring that way you might be ok; usually you measure from the seat of the bolt >
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/53277/dscn0506.jpg"></center><p>and that's about 28mm on the OEM's.
02-21-2009, 09:32 PM
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Well, measuring from the seat of the bolt only gives me another 2mm...>>>
so about 22mm total. Do you think this is still safe and ok to use or should I go back and return for longer bolts?
02-21-2009, 10:25 PM
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It also depends on the thickness of the wheel. SSR could probably tell you.
I also think I remember something about the number of threads required to provide the proper friction & clamping force. I want to say 7. & looking @ GorTT's pic, that looks about right.
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