Wheels spacers...

[Jimbo_88]

Done a search for wheels spacers n found what size i need, 15-20mm, but couldnt find info on this...

Is that 15-20mm per side or across the whole track??

Also how easy is it to replace the rear wheel bearings as mine are shot??

Cheers

 

[Oj 89]

15mm is across the whole track, so 7.5mm each side.

What engine is it? Makes a difference as the higher specs have discs on the back, which at a guess, will be harder than the drums (which are deadly easy )

 

[Jimbo_88]

Its a 16v ABF n yeh it does have discs? Why does that make it harder? Done the drums on my old polo but Ive never done discs before.

 

[Oj 89]

Makes em harder cos I've never done discs either Just needed to make 100% sure, cos drums are simple, and I could've helped Hopefully someone who knows better what they're doing will be along shortly

 

[suj]

I'm confused.

Basically a round-up, the mk2 has a shorter track of 42mm on the rear than front (so 21mm each side).
So people put on 15-20mm (each side) to even the rear out with the front.

It shouldn't make any difference if you have drums or disks, as long as you get the correct hubcentric (so has the ring coming off the spacer, to keep wheel central).

Also there are 2 types of spacers.

1) Bolt-on (where you bolt the spacer to the hub of car, then wheel to that spacer)
2) slip on (where you get longer bolts, and just sandwich the spacer between the wheel and hub)

Bolt ons can sometimes "cross thread" the bolt holes on the spacer, but then sometimes people do not like the longer bolts (also bolt on will be minimum of 20mm, and Slip on will be 15mm).

EDIT: misread it, Bearings are in the rear disc, need pressing out and in.

 

[Jimbo_88]

Ok cheers Suj

 

[jcs356]

As suj says, it's up to 20mm each side.

My Ibiza was an early Mk2 so didn't have the rolled rear arches that came in with the facelift / 16 inch wheels. I could only go for 10mm and even then it rubbed on full load. The Cordy's got a bit more room in the arches so I could go wider - must keep an eye open for a 20mm set.

I've always run mine with a stud conversion. Makes changing wheels on trackdays a whole lot easier. Badger Bill can get you all the bits you need.

 

[JacketJ]

I run 20mm on each side on mine and it's fine with no rubbing, car isn't lowered at all though. As said it's worth getting bolt on spacers - makes it much easier to change the wheels.

The bearings are pressed into the rear disks so it's worth replacing the lot while you're at it. Will need to get a garage to press the new bearings in really, unless you feel like going all cowboy on it yourself

 

[LMJ]

Cowboy? Not at all, the Haynes manual clearly explains how to do it. Being a perfectionist myself I felt as though I did a strong job on it... But I agree, it's worth changing the whole lot if they're due a change anyway. Agree on the bolt on, I have 15mm at the moment, which I'll change soon for 20mm. So as an owner with 15mm, if you don't want rubbing (assuming you're running standard Ronal multispokes) use 15mm.

 

[CraigW]

Cowboy? Not at all, the Haynes manual clearly explains how to do it. Being a perfectionist myself I felt as though I did a strong job on it... But I agree, it's worth changing the whole lot if they're due a change anyway. Agree on the bolt on, I have 15mm at the moment, which I'll change soon for 20mm. So as an owner with 15mm, if you don't want rubbing (assuming you're running standard Ronal multispokes) use 15mm.

Wonder if you would get rubbing with 15mm spacers with the Mk3 Super T's with a 205/45 tyre. Think I will have to take some measurements. .

 

[LMJ]

Now there's a set I would like!

 

[CraigW]

I know what you mean Llyr. I wanted a set for ages and finally won a set on ebay on xmas day a few years ago.

Although recently Ive been considering getting rid.... But I dont think I can, they just suit the Mk2 so well, just think they need spaced abit, 15mm would be perfect.

Could do with some contrasting red bolts though.

 

[hairypothead]

id get bolt no's if ur wanting fancy nut's as there hard to find long red nuts and almost inposable to find long red locker's

im runing 10mm press on's (only cause they came with my rims years ago) im wanting 20mm bolt on's

p.s. I SCRAPE but im quite low at the moment and its only when iv got a fatty on board

 

[C11PRA DC]

Wonder if you would get rubbing with 15mm spacers with the Mk3 Super T's with a 205/45 tyre. Think I will have to take some measurements. .

Got to love Super T's (Mine are tucked up safe waiting for summer!)! I was told you get rubbing if you try and space them?

 

[BeezerDiesel]

I've recently gone back to standard Cupra Ronal 16''ers from 7x16s. I've got a set of 20mm Eibach spacers that have been waiting to go on the car for years and years (which I'm hoping won't cause rubbing) and wonder where you guys get your longer bolts from.
I had a set of Merc Sprinter bolts years ago and I've not idea what happened to them!

Any recommended bolt suppliers that sell longer bolts that don't snap?

 

[GtiBoy]

Wonder if you would get rubbing with 15mm spacers with the Mk3 Super T's with a 205/45 tyre. Think I will have to take some measurements. .

I had 25mm adapters running 17" 7.5j Et32 with a 195 x 40 tyre soooo in answer to your question... YES easy peasy

 

[Ads_Vag]

(sorry to hijacking your thread mate) but I'm also after 15/20mm spacers but don't know what I'm looking for lol, found these on eBay are they right ones? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290640181695&index=2&nav=WATCHING&nid=55145394143

 

[ather`s]

(sorry to hijacking your thread mate) but I'm also after 15/20mm spacers but don't know what I'm looking for lol, found these on eBay are they right ones? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290640181695&index=2&nav=WATCHING&nid=55145394143

these are the right type of spacers (hubcentric) but im sure you are aware these particular one`s arnt as they are 5x100

 

[Ads_Vag]

these are the right type of spacers (hubcentric) but im sure you are aware these particular one`s arnt as they are 5x100

So I need find a set of hubcentric ones but 4x100 not 5 ?

 

[Ads_Vag]

Bingo ? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=280837080038&index=5&nav=WATCHING&nid=74648017883