Boydo15 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'm looking for a cheap set of 5mm spacers. Need 4 (obviously). Also would I need longer studs to compensate? And where would I get them or would they come with the spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford=win Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi Stuart Guessing that your Halfords didn't work out for the spacers then? With regards to your wheel nuts you should be fine with the standard ones but if you want to be sure then once you have the wheels and spacers put the nuts on and make sure they turn at least 3 times, any more than that is brilliant but any less and you will need longer studs hope this helps BTW if i see any cheap spacers ill be sure to put a link in this topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 if your going for 5mm spacers then id guess your wheel nuts are going to be 5mm short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hey ford=win, Na Halfords offered sod all help. They only had 10mm ones and said that they wouldn't be getting 5mm ones in for a while! Cheers mate, that's much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 if your going for 5mm spacers then id guess your wheel nuts are going to be 5mm short You'd think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford=win Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 You'd think! Its a really odd one with wheel bolts and nuts, some times you dont need to change and some times you do, but with a 5mm spacer i think you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 We'll see soon enough! The alloys were collected from barnsley on Wednesday. They're winging their way to Northern Ireland as we speak! Hopefully have them by the weekend if not then on Monday! Nerves are building to see if they suit the fez! I'll post photos as soon as I get them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 THEY HAVE ARRIVED!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford=win Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 cool cool, time to get them on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yeah. Found a place not far from me in NI called streetracer. Do a pair of spacersfor a tenner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford=win Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 excellent, sounds like a good price too defo want to see some pictures with these wheels on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 do the spacers have a spiggot for the centre of the wheel? if not you are going to be loading the wheel bolts with the weight of the car instead of the spiggot - not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 The alloys go on tomorrow. I shall get photos sorted! I'll update with other photos as I'm getting a little project on the car going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford=win Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 cool cool, look forward to seeing how it looks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 http://www.fordownersclub.com/gallery/media/368 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 sorry haven't quite figured the photo posting out yet. Think the car will look a bit better when she's lowered by about 35mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I guess the spacers were right then? Look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thats better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 didn't need spacers. seemed to fit perfect! Yeah, i'm really chuffed with them! the old tyres i got with the alloys, although they had tread, were scrap (loads of puncture repairs and a lot of rubbing on the walls) so my old tyres were swapped over and stretched to fit. As i said i think it need lowered to really fill the arches, but i'm just glad they suit the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 A good blend of modern and classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford=win Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thats better Does look reli good, u may have just started a new wheel trend lol, interesting that you didn't need the spacers but then again 4mm aint much i guessi reckon once you drop it that will look epic nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Always did like Cossy wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydo15 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 It'll probably be dropped by about 35mm. Though that might have to wait as money is tight after the alloys! Next job is the lights. Hopefully get some DRL's, and new bulbs for the side, head and fog lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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