weird problem after adding wheel spacer needs help

Anderw · 06-04-2012, 05:21 PM

we'll I just added 20mm spacers to my rear wheels which are 19x8.5 et35 and it looks great but, now when I put it into drive the car will not move. it is all locked up I looked and there is no clearance issuse , it just feels locked.. I literaly lowered it off the jack and it wont move, has this happened to anyone or does anyone know what is causing it and a solution please I need help

Anderw · 06-04-2012, 05:31 PM

I think the bolts are too long does anyone know the proper length bolt for a 20mm spacer ?

Dr. G · 06-04-2012, 05:38 PM

Around 45mm I think.

Anderw · 06-04-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. G

Around 45mm I think.

45mm thread length or total ?

Anderw · 06-04-2012, 06:35 PM

Bolts seems to be 45mm but one spacer is able to be taken off by hand, could a loose spacer cause this problem

Dr. G · 06-04-2012, 07:01 PM

Are the type of spacers you have the ones that you first bolt down to the hub using the extended bolts and then you bolt the wheel into the spacer?

And what do you mean taken off by hand? As in spin the bolts out?

Deemo · 06-05-2012, 08:34 AM

^^^Is there something wrong with those types of spacers? I was about to order a pair

PSUSMU · 06-05-2012, 09:45 AM

Take the spacers off and see if it's back to normal...............

Anderw · 06-05-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. G

Are the type of spacers you have the ones that you first bolt down to the hub using the extended bolts and then you bolt the wheel into the spacer?

And what do you mean taken off by hand? As in spin the bolts out?

they are hubcentric spacers not the bolt on ones, and i mean I was unable to take one off without prying it off with a screw driver but the other came off with out much persuasion using my hand

Anderw · 06-05-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUSMU

Take the spacers off and see if it's back to normal...............

I took them off and everything was back to normal no problems , its very strange . I hope there is a way to make them work tho cause the stance looked 100xs better , Ill post some pics

PSUSMU · 06-05-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kwsw

they are hubcentric spacers not the bolt on ones, and i mean I was unable to take one off without prying it off with a screw driver but the other came off with out much persuasion using my hand

That's just variation in rust on the hub.

Make sure your extended lugs are not too long. Also, obviously, make sure the e-brake is off lulz.

conor.ireland360 · 06-05-2012, 01:46 PM

Have u tryed taking the hand brake off

ano I dunno man

remmib · 06-05-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kwsw

45mm thread length or total ?

Thread, OEM bolts are about 25mm thread, so 45 should fit with 20mm spacers.

Deemo · 06-05-2012, 04:13 PM

Is there anything wrong with spacers that you bolt to the hub then bolt the wheel to the spacer?

Anderw · 06-05-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUSMU

That's just variation in rust on the hub.

Make sure your extended lugs are not too long. Also, obviously, make sure the e-brake is off lulz.

LOl the hand brake was off , i think Im gonna get a stud kit that way there is no confusion,also I think I'm not gonna mess with these spacers anymore and get a new set of staggered wheels, SO now this is a FS thread, 20mm spacers with 45mm extended bolts Make me an offer seriously if anyones interesting

bmw325i · 06-05-2012, 10:32 PM

There's nothing wrong with the spacers the bolts are just too long. If you got a stud conversion it would work perfectly.

Anderw · 06-06-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

There's nothing wrong with the spacers the bolts are just too long. If you got a stud conversion it would work perfectly.

Is there a technical reason why the car locks up when the bolts are to long? is it the differential or a sensor or something do you know?

Anderw · 06-06-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by conor.ireland360

Have u tryed taking the hand brake off

ano I dunno man

never crossed my mind Ill have to try that

JK

PSUSMU · 06-06-2012, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwsw

Is there a technical reason why the car locks up when the bolts are to long? is it the differential or a sensor or something do you know?

The hub is drilled and threaded all the way through the mounting hub, so it may be hitting something on the inside. I don't know for sure.

Anderw · 06-06-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

There's nothing wrong with the spacers the bolts are just too long. If you got a stud conversion it would work perfectly.

I just hope when i get the stud kit it doesn't just do the same thing. I was hoping someone had the same problem and knew from experience , but I guess It takes more $$$$ dumped into this problem till it works lol

NiVeDh · 06-07-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Deemo

Is there anything wrong with spacers that you bolt to the hub then bolt the wheel to the spacer?

No, that is actually better than the kind that use extended bolts.

PhantasticDad · 08-28-2012, 12:34 PM

Can you name some brands that use that mounting method? (bolt into hub and then bolt wheel to spacer)
I've been searching and websites don't tend to specify...

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Anderw Brigadier General 659 Rep 3,320 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	Bolts seems to be 45mm but one spacer is able to be taken off by hand, could a loose spacer cause this problem
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PhantasticDad Private 32 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2023 M340i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Can you name some brands that use that mounting method? (bolt into hub and then bolt wheel to spacer) I've been searching and websites don't tend to specify...
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