Want to mount A4 17" wheels on B5 Passat but they RUB! (spacer help needed)
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Yes, what I meant was "why doesn't that company offer 10mm" - they go from 5 to 15 -- no tens!
Your ebay link is for conical bolts, Mr.Guru!
Good price, I guess. there're some others but I only see 12mm. They accept returns, though...
4 PC 12mm Hub Centric Wheel Spacers 5x100 5x112 14x1 5 Black Lug Bolts | eBay
Thanks for your help on this Misha. I'm a bit nervous about the whole "ginormous washer" concept.
Your ebay link is for conical bolts, Mr.Guru!
Good price, I guess. there're some others but I only see 12mm. They accept returns, though...
4 PC 12mm Hub Centric Wheel Spacers 5x100 5x112 14x1 5 Black Lug Bolts | eBay
Thanks for your help on this Misha. I'm a bit nervous about the whole "ginormous washer" concept.
I am Audi Gury. VW just apprentice. Check if they are conical.
For the washer test you may need some duct tape to hold them in place.
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5 doesn't have that centering ring so the wheel is centered by the hub. 15 is thick enough to cover the hub and have a centering ring. 10 is nowhere, but those guys managed by that sloped segment to overcome that problem.
For the washer test you may need some duct tape to hold them in place.
For the washer test you may need some duct tape to hold them in place.
I called the company "Meister" and spoke at length to Mister Meister himself. He aid pretty much what you day above regarding the 10mm, but they specialize in VWAG to VWAG and he said the bevel has to be just right. (and they, of course, make 'em jut right).
Then I saw these, 10mm and just for my VW:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulldog-10mm-20mm-5x112mm-57-1mm-VW-Passat-1996-2012-TUV-/271451722427?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f33c892bb
surprisingly they are TÜV § 19.3 certified; one would think the correct bolts would be a necessary component for that honor.
Decisions, decisions
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It is not clear (to me) if they are 10 or 20 mm. Looking at the picture I would say neither. Besides that they are twice more money and bolts are not included. Not much engineering that it has to be German.
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