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9mm spacer on 3.2 Carrera with 8J Fuchs Question::
Want to use some 9mm spacers on the rear of my 3.2 Carrera to fill out the 8J wheel.
The ones I have are flat aluminum. Q: Do I need extra long bolts or use the existing bolts do you guys think i'll be okay? Cheers
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As far as I remember when I searched on this 7mm was the max that should be used without fitting longer studs - adding longer studs makes it an expensive extra 2mm that im not sure you would notice anyway.
Other people suggested counting how many turns you get with your lug nuts - cant remember how many was suggested to be the minimum, you will have to search for that
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I think I recall that the rule of thumb is the amount of "purchase" on the stud should equal the diameter.
I have used 6mm spacers (1 per wheel) for years w/ the original studs
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I used 6mm with the orginal studs like Paul without problems. I think 6/7 mm is max with original studs.
Bump for Bill V. he will now 
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I agree that you'll need longer studs with anything over 6mm. I comtemplated this issue also awhile back. I ended using 25mm hubcentric spacers with my 8js. Very full looking. I get just a little rub on the drivers side with a big bump. I personally think that about 12mm or half inch is perfect.
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Thank you
Thanks guys...you guys are very helpful.
Cheers Richard
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