[s-cars] lug bolt inquiry...

[Tom Green]

On Friday, February 13, 2004, Dooksniffer at aol.com wrote:
Subject: [s-cars] lug bolt inquiry...
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> Dear listers,
>
> Upon mounting a  set of BBS RX wheels, I noticed that due to the 
> thickness of
> the face of the wheels, new and longer lug bolts are in order.  The 
> stealer
> said sorry and the local incorporated auto part stores were no help.  
> Where can
> I find some slightly longer bolts?
>
> Ron W.
>
> That joke was far less offensive than any single posting by PIZZO.
> It's getting very serious around here.

My aftermarket BBS wheels all came with bolts that are different from 
the OEM Audi bolts.  Audi uses a ball seat while most  aftermarket 
wheels use a conical seat.  I would look closely at the seat on the 
wheel before proceeding.  There are some Audi spec wheels like my RC 
with Audi centers that use OEM bolts.  Adirondack, ECS, TJM. and many 
of the online suppliers have longer bolts probably of either variety.  
Look for one that has spacers for sale since that usually requires a 
longer bolt.  One of the local tire stores that sell wheels that target 
european cars would probably have them.

Tom