S80: - Wheel Spacers

Bruce80 · Feb 26th, 2018, 17:59

Hi, can anyone advise on 5mm spacers and whether extended wheel bolts are required, theres conflicting info on the various retailer websites some say the stock bolts are fine 5mm and below, others advise extended bolts are req'd?

Also is it ok to fit the spacers just to the front to cure tyre rub and will 5mm be enough running 235/45/17's or will I need to go bigger for a S80.

Cheers

Bruce

galloot633 · Feb 26th, 2018, 21:29

I thought people stopped fitting those in the 70's ! You've got to be very careful or your wheel bearing won't last five minutes .
Dave

walshy · Feb 26th, 2018, 22:40

I fitted the spacers to my s60 last year to cure the scrubbing on lock.
Definitely made a difference and I used the standard wheel nuts with no problems.

Bruce80 · Feb 27th, 2018, 08:18

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Originally Posted by galloot633

I thought people stopped fitting those in the 70's ! You've got to be very careful or your wheel bearing won't last five minutes .
Dave

I know there can be problems with the large spacers, pretty sure the small spacers 5mm etc are OK, also they will be the hubcentric type, H&R or Eibech etc.

Bruce80 · Feb 27th, 2018, 08:21

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Originally Posted by walshy

I fitted the spacers to my s60 last year to cure the scrubbing on lock.
Definitely made a difference and I used the standard wheel nuts with no problems.

Hi Walshy, what thickness spacers did you fit?

Simmy · Feb 27th, 2018, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Bruce80

Hi, can anyone advise on 5mm spacers and whether extended wheel bolts are required, theres conflicting info on the various retailer websites some say the stock bolts are fine 5mm and below, others advise extended bolts are req'd?

Also is it ok to fit the spacers just to the front to cure tyre rub and will 5mm be enough running 235/45/17's or will I need to go bigger for a S80.

Cheers

Bruce

try some new steering stops before trying spacers black ones 18 mm thick

Bruce80 · Feb 27th, 2018, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Simmy

try some new steering stops before trying spacers black ones 18 mm thick

I've looked at the steering stops and from what i've read they appear to increase the turning circle? Also how easy/hard are they to fit for someone who's tool kit consists of lots of stuff, but who' got now idea how to use them (Jeremy Clarkson mechanical skills springs to mind)

Bruce80 · Mar 5th, 2018, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Simmy

try some new steering stops before trying spacers black ones 18 mm thick

I've gone for the black 18mm thick steering limiters, am I right in thinking that the end with two prongs goes towards the front of the wheel/car?

Feb 26th, 2018, 17:59	#1
Bruce80 New Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2019 08:04 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Smethwick	Wheel Spacers Hi, can anyone advise on 5mm spacers and whether extended wheel bolts are required, theres conflicting info on the various retailer websites some say the stock bolts are fine 5mm and below, others advise extended bolts are req'd? Also is it ok to fit the spacers just to the front to cure tyre rub and will 5mm be enough running 235/45/17's or will I need to go bigger for a S80. Cheers Bruce

Feb 26th, 2018, 21:29	#2
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	I thought people stopped fitting those in the 70's ! You've got to be very careful or your wheel bearing won't last five minutes . Dave

Feb 26th, 2018, 22:40	#3
walshy Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bellshill	I fitted the spacers to my s60 last year to cure the scrubbing on lock. Definitely made a difference and I used the standard wheel nuts with no problems.

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