[W126 Coupe] Attn: Satish, Bolts used on your Hammer wheels?

[Satish Tummala]

I used the factory bolts that came with my 18" AMG 2-piece wheels.  I don't 
have any spacers or anything with those.

Satish

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike R." <mramay at att.biz>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:15 AM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Attn: Satish, Bolts used on your Hammer wheels?


> On the front wheels, bolt length can be significantly too long without any
> problems since there is nothing inside the hub to be hit.
>
> If the bolts are too long on the back they will hit and destroy the 
> parking
> brake mechanism. If you are worried that they're too long in back, turn 
> the
> wheel with the car still in the air to see if they touch anything.
>
> Later,
> Mike R.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Axel Wulff
> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 4:42 AM
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> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Attn: Satish, Bolts used on your Hammer wheels?
>
> Whatever you use for lug bolts, the most important thing is that they are
> inserted 10 full turns into the faceplate.
>
> If they can't do 10 turns, they are too short and you risk losing your
> wheel.
>
> If they are too long, they stick out behind the faceplate and may 
> interfere
> with brakes and steering components.
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
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