wheel bolts length !? :(

[Gaz]

*Sigh*

Was going to fit the borbet A's today and have noticed another problem.

Looks like my wheel bolts aren't going to be long enough?

After placing a bolt in the wheel I first thought i was going to still have enough length, but then noticed that some of that thread is going to be lost by the thickness of the brake disc.

So, my two questions are, Exactly how much thread do i need protruding from the wheel for it to be 'safe' ?

And from where can i get longer wheel bolts?

cheers.
Gaz.

[Emjay]

I may have some spare bolts you can have. I got loads with my new wheels. I'll ship them out with the cam if you want to try them, there not much use to me.

[Micky]

just an idea just push a standard bolt threw a standard wheel and see how mutch sticks out

[Isimmo]

Originally Posted by Micky

just an idea just push a standard bolt threw a standard wheel and see how mutch sticks out

Probably a better/easier method Micky... Saves having to clean up the threads afterwards...

ISTR standard are 35mm, 40mm are available too.... (don't quote me on that though).

[vag80]

If your car has drums on the rear be carefull with the lenth of bolt you use i have had it before were i've fitted longer bolts only to find they were alittle to long and were catching on the brake shoes.
if you have discs all round then it's no prob

[Isimmo]

Originally Posted by vag80

If your car has drums on the rear be carefull with the lenth of bolt you use i have had it before were i've fitted longer bolts only to find they were alittle to long and were catching on the brake shoes.
if you have discs all round then it's no prob

Good point....

Had that with my old GT... Had the longer bolts machined down a bit...

[Booty]

You should have at least 6 - 7 full turns on a bolt. I had these issues with my Ronal when i fitted the spacers. Demon Tweeks helped out and sold me 16 of their longest. Give them a call ( infact pop in as it's only down the road from you ).

[Gaz]

Originally Posted by Emjay

I may have some spare bolts you can have. I got loads with my new wheels. I'll ship them out with the cam if you want to try them, there not much use to me.

That sounds great!
With any luck they might do the job!
thanks.

[Isimmo]

Originally Posted by Gaz

*Sigh*

Was going to fit the borbet A's today and have noticed another problem.

Looks like my wheel bolts aren't going to be long enough?

After placing a bolt in the wheel I first thought i was going to still have enough length, but then noticed that some of that thread is going to be lost by the thickness of the brake disc.

So, my two questions are, Exactly how much thread do i need protruding from the wheel for it to be 'safe' ?

And from where can i get longer wheel bolts?

cheers.
Gaz.

Clean up a standard bolt, put some graphite gease in the hub thread, and re-fit the standard alloy... This'll give you a good idea how many threads 'bite' on the hub.

And

Yes you can buy longer bolts, but make sure the bolt head angle matches the alloy...

You don't want a 'V' shaped head in a 'U' shaped hole... (said the actress to the Bishop)