Wheel Bolt Fitment Guide
Here are some answers to some common questions we get asked regarding fitting our Stance+ Wheel Bolts …..
All our Stance+ Wheel Spacer and Wheel Bolts should be fitted by a qualified professional. Please make sure you read and understand the fitting advice below-
Fitting Stance+ Wheel Bolts:
- Our website advises you which wheel bolt specification is needed for your vehicle.
- Please be aware when using wheel spacers and fitting longer wheel bolts you must ensure that the bolt ordered is not too long.
- Always test fit the wheel bolts before driving your vehicle; spin the wheel to make sure the bolt does not come into contact with anything it shouldn’t, i.e. the cars ABS ring or rear brake drum shoes. If there is contact, you will need to shorten the bolts.
- Wheel bolts should be copper greased and torqued to manufacturer settings using a suitable torque wrench. Usually between 110-150 N/m. (Check manufacturers settings) Over torquing can damage the wheel bolts, wheel hub and alloy wheel.
- The wheel bolts you are using must match the manufacturers specification. If you are fitting aftermarket alloy wheels you need to check which type of seat type you need, there are usually two options, Tapered and Radius.
- When torquing down wheel bolts this should be done is a strict crisscross / star pattern.
Safety warning:
Experts recommend that you must have at least 12-16mm of wheel bolt thread engaged in the wheel hub (typically 7 to 8 full turns of the wheel bolt) to secure the wheel to the hub. Be careful that the bolt is not too long that it bottoms out or interferes with brake components.
Never use stock length wheel bolts with wheel spacers: It's extremely dangerous as it leads to insufficient thread engagement, risking wheel detachment and a severe accident.
Understanding Wheel bolt sizing and Specifications:
Thread Size & Pitch: This specifies the wheel bolts diameter and the spacing of its threads.
Metric Measurement: Indicated as M (e.g. M12 x 1.5). M12 means a 12mm diameter bolt. 1.5 is the thread pitch in millimetres (distance between the threads).
The thread size and pitch must match the vehicle's hub exactly for secure fastening.
Shank Length (Thread Length): This is the length of the threaded part of the bolt that goes into the hub.
It must be sufficient to achieve adequate thread engagement (typically 7 to 8 full turns) to secure the wheel, but not so long that it bottoms out or interferes with brake components.
Seat Type: The part of the bolt head that contacts the wheel's bolt hole is called the seat. The seat profile must match the wheel's design to properly centre the wheel and prevent it from becoming loose.
Tapered Seat: The most common type, typically with a 60-degree taper angle, used on most aftermarket wheels.
Radius Seat: Features a rounded or spherical end, commonly used by manufacturers like Audi, BMW, and Honda.
Material and Strength Grade: The bolts material determines its maximum safe load capacity.
Grade 10.9 steel is a common automotive standard for high strength, with a minimum tensile strength of 1040 MPa.
Hex Size: The size of the hex head (the wheel bolt socket head) that a wrench or socket engages, commonly 17mm, 19mm, or 21mm.
If you require any advice regarding ordering or fitting your Stance+ Wheel Bolts please get in touch.
