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Old 10-05-2013, 11:05 PM   #1
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Using the oem lugs is not advisable - even with just a 5mm spacer ! You definitely need longer bolts; especially if you increase the size of the spacer to 10mm's. The length of the oem bolt is 28mm's. In order to calculate the correct size bolts, simply add the thickness of the spacer to the length of the oem bolt (s). For example, a 5mm spacer will require a 33mm bolt and so on. Do not continue to drive with the current set-up you have !
Ready to purchase these, would these work with my wheels? Assuming I use a 5-7mm spacer.

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Ready to purchase these, would these work with my wheels? Assuming I use a 5-7mm spacer.

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You want oem 19mm (head) ball seat lugs bolts. Don't mess around with these kinds of multiple fit lugs.
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Ready to purchase these, would these work with my wheels? Assuming I use a 5-7mm spacer.

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Nope those won't work and like JD mentioned, do not try you will crack your wheels and potentially worst.

What you need is the ball seat lug bolt with a R14 (ball radius). Nothing else
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Thank you Johnny and Nine8Six for your quick response. Could either of you provide me with a link for the correct set. It's been real tough to locate, especially when you arent mechanically inclined like myself. The bolts I posted have the r14 ball radius that you mentioned in the description Nine8Six. Are these still incorrect? Thanks guys
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Thank you Johnny and Nine8Six for your quick response. Could either of you provide me with a link for the correct set. It's been real tough to locate, especially when you arent mechanically inclined like myself. The bolts I posted have the r14 ball radius that you mentioned in the description Nine8Six. Are these still incorrect? Thanks guys
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I found these in a previous post by Johnny. Just purchased this set. It's a much better spacer then the one I got at the tire shop and its 7mm vs 5mm.

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You are right, missed the desc "Seat Style: Ball Seat 14mm Radius (R14) With Spin Seat Design". From the picture they appeared to be something different. Late night, red eyes and all..... Apologies.

The spacers above and lug bolts seems to be fine. Actually I just browse at this eBay seller's stocks and I'm thinking about going for a set of his 'rust proof' black zinc plated lugs myself - I could get rid of my cheap black plastic caps I'm using to hide the OEM crappy & rusty lugs that Porsche puts on their cars.

Thanks for the link
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Nice! They have a big selection and seems reasonably priced. I'm looking forward to getting rid of those rusty bolts myself!! Happy motoring
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