Advantage 910 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 A while ago I fitted my GT3 with the AP front calipers (from the Parts Sale - bargain!) and shortly afterwards it occured to me that I'd better replace my standard spare wheel with the correct 'extra spacer' one to clear the calipers. All ok and peace of mind motoring until today when I popped a wheel over to my local repair chappie to have a leaky valve repaired. I went to fit the new space saver to the car to keep it moveable and found out that the wheel bolts are too short. They don't even touch the thread in the hub. I know that the 350s have wheel bolt with a different part number to the V8s & GT3s but is the only difference in their length or are they made of some exotic material? I'm guessing the later cars might have had this issue or were they just never fitted with spare wheels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 265 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Mine has no spare, and it looks like it never had as the front compartment is carpeted with no spare wheel mounts. I can pop a stud off and measure it if you like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 i needed the long bolts when switching from AWIs to magnesios, but i don't think there a change for the bolt just 'cos you have APs.. i have a vague recollection though that for the "special" offset spare there is a specific set of bolts only for use with that wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joeyoesprit 1 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I have the Nova wheels on mine and when I needs the spare I noticed it has a set of different wheel bolts for use with the spare tire. JoeyO 2001 V8 Quote JoeyO 2001 V8 - Silver 2007 Ducati 1098 Link to post Share on other sites
Glyn Harper 55 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 The magnesios do have longer bolts, but that's it.. they're not made of unobtanium or anything. You can get locking wheels nuts for them as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks peeps, I guess I'll be carrying around a set of spare bolts along with the spare wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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