Wheel lock on spacers?

iAerodynamic · 06-02-2009, 02:20 PM

hey guys im thinking about getting some spacers on my rear tires but not sure what size yet.

question is i have a set of mcgard wheel locks from wheeldude. is it possible to get extended bolts for the 4 lugs and have my oem sized wheel lock to fill in the last lug?

thanks!

CV335 · 06-02-2009, 03:38 PM

It is not safe/recommended to use shorter lugs along with spacers. You will have to buy new wheel locks extended by the amount of your spacer size.

Peter@VMRWheels · 06-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Make sure your wheel lock lugs are of the correct length. Or you will have some surprises when you are driving

david @ eas · 06-02-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CV335

It is not safe/recommended to use shorter lugs along with spacers. You will have to buy new wheel locks extended by the amount of your spacer size.

+1

When running spacers you need longer bolts, and because of that, you'll need longer wheel locks to accommodate the longer shenk (length) of the bolt.

We can help you out with spacers and locks if you want to shoot me over a PM I can help out with sizes... Most people go with 15mm fronts and 10mm rears with OEM wheels.

SV Concepts III · 06-02-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter@VMRWheels

Make sure your wheel lock lugs are of the correct length. Or you will have some surprises when you are driving

+1

iAerodynamic · 06-02-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

+1

wow didnt' know just 1 short lug would make a difference.

Peter@VMRWheels · 06-02-2009, 05:59 PM

On a technical aspect, they will not stay tightened, or worse, you might actually strip the threads while you are torquing it down. Pull thru might occur at 2 or 3 full turns if you are unlucky.

E90 Autosport · 06-02-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter@VMRWheels

Make sure your wheel lock lugs are of the correct length. Or you will have some surprises when you are driving

yes make sure they are long enough.

ECSTuning · 06-03-2009, 01:47 PM

These are another option, Euro Wheel Locks, just use them with the proper length lugs for you spacer setup:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply

iAerodynamic · 06-03-2009, 02:42 PM

dang it shouldve gotten those.

they dont come in black huh?

ECSTuning · 06-03-2009, 02:53 PM

Unfortunately they are not available in a solid black, only the finish pictured above.

scanboy · 06-03-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by iAerodynamic

dang it shouldve gotten those.

they dont come in black huh?

+1, that's a pretty good idea!

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CV335 Major 67 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: '06 MCS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	It is not safe/recommended to use shorter lugs along with spacers. You will have to buy new wheel locks extended by the amount of your spacer size.
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ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 848 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	These are another option, Euro Wheel Locks, just use them with the proper length lugs for you spacer setup: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply
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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	dang it shouldve gotten those. they dont come in black huh?
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