Looking for a spacer

[kongomush]

Does anyone have a single spacer for sale?

It's a 10mm spacer and diameter of the central hole is 80mm and the outer diameter is just over 150mm.

I don't need a 10mm, 6mm would do or anywhere in between. I'd take two of them if they were thinner and replace the other side too.

If no one has any, where's the best place to get them?

Cheers in advance.

 

[Gritz]

hugo try halfords, they should have them in stock

 

[JustinOval]

For what car? I have a pair of 6mm Halfords spacers here but they won't fit a beetle wheel, they only go up to 120 odd PCD.

I also have a pair of 5-stud only that go up to 5x130.

 

[JustinOval]

Actually that looks like what I have, chopped to fit a beetle.

 

[Gritz]

Actually that looks like what I have, chopped to fit a beetle.

yeah, i think i got the centres machined to fit, cost a tenner to have them done

 

[JustinOval]

Here's what I have, 6mm.

The 10mm are 5 stud only.

 

[kongomush]

What's the internal diameter of those 6mm ones Justin?

It's for a 1300 '73. Has disk brakes fitted, not sure if that affects the diameter...

 

[JustinOval]

78mm. But it's the outer diameter you'll get caught on, these are only 145mm.

Have a look at the caliper and see if you can tickle it with a grinder to fit.

 

[kongomush]

78mm. But it's the outer diameter you'll get caught on, these are only 145mm.

Have a look at the caliper and see if you can tickle it with a grinder to fit.

You mean so I could get the wheel on without a spacer?

 

[JustinOval]

Maybe.. the caliper will just clip the wheel at one point, depending on where that is you might be able to grind it back.

 

[kongomush]

Could work alright, there's feckall all in it alright, cheers

 

[Rez]

I have 3mm spacers here that you can have free if you want to try? I had the same problem because of a disk caliper. Bought them in Halfords and widened the holes to fit. There was a slight rub against the caliper so I ordered 6mm from vw heritage instead. Might be worth a try on yours.

 

[kongomush]

I have 3mm spacers here that you can have free if you want to try? I had the same problem because of a disk caliper. Bought them in Halfords and widened the holes to fit. There was a slight rub against the caliper so I ordered 6mm from vw heritage instead. Might be worth a try on yours.

You've been PM'd

 

[RattyOval]

I had the same problem
Mine were only just rubbing i didn't know there was a problem till i heard a little tick tick when the wheen was spining

I had some Galvinised washers 30 - 40mm in diameter
Poped them in and they spaced them out about 2mm perfect
went and bought a handfull in the local builders providers for about 2 euro
Job done

 

[Rez]

Surely that can't be safe?

 

[kongomush]

I'd prefer to use spacers though I can't see any difference in using washers.

 

[JustinOval]

I did consider doing the same, I only need 4mm to get my caps on but something told me it would be a bad idea, not sure why.

 

[RattyOval]

Surely that can't be safe?

Been perfect for about 3 years and lots of miles and lots of speed

 

[kongomush]

I can't see any reason why it would be any less safe than spacers, it is after all just putting a bit of metal between the wheel and the hub. Anyway, I have some spacers on the way, thanks to Rez... hopefully they'll fit.

 

[trev]

jeez, I'd be inclined to stick with spacers over washers. The wheels have a large mounting face for a reason, and the spacers are sufficiently large for the same reason: to evenly distribute forces from the wheel to the hub and to evenly distribute the forces of tightening the nuts over the wheel and the hub.

If it was the "done thing" you can be sure you could buy washers in the aftermarket and they'd all be doing it.

I realise you might have proven to yourself that the washers work but for peace of mind I'd pay out the tenner or whatever the spacers cost.