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Old 22 November 2019, 05:48 PM
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Hi Guys,
is it okay to run 5mm spacers on a classic with standard nuts?
thanks in advance for your help!
Old 22 November 2019, 06:03 PM
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The nuts are fine but you need longer studs.
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Hub centric are the best
Old 22 November 2019, 09:51 PM
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I use to run 5mm on standard studs? Do I really need longer ones for 5mm spacers
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You should have about 8 turns with M12x1.25 (fine thread) studs to be safe, I didn't get that with 5mm spacers. You can probably get away with it though I guess. H&R includes longer studs even with their 5mm spacers..
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5mm is fine with standard studs.
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