Christopher
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How much of a difference is it between the steel and alloy as steel ones are around £340 and i can get alloy ones for atleast £100 less than that so is it common for the alloy ones to break or just an internet myth? Anyone recommend places?
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thegsi
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You mean wheel spacers?
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craig-dodd
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like these but 5 stud? these have a stud that come back tho
[Edited on 19-09-2012 by craig-dodd]
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Christopher
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Well they are spacers and adapters! Going to fit a different make of wheel to my corsa and been looking and they do the alloy ones which are cheaper but heard a few people say they break easier?!
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thegsi
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I wasn't being arsey just wasn't sure 100% what you meant.
To OP, ignore what people say about alloy spacers, they're fine. I had 20mm alloys hubcentrics on my Evo and they were made by Eibach 
[Edited on 19-09-2012 by thegsi]
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Christopher
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Ooo no just thought you were getting confused bud! As i guess they are spacers but i need mine to obviously change the stud pattern etc! The only problem there is eibach are a high quality company so if i was to buy a cheaper version i could come with problems!? i dont want to believe internet myths but i dont want to go around the corner one day to have my alloy over take me :/
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thegsi
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Ah don't worry mate they'll be fine. Go for it!
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Christopher
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You think so? Its not as if i will be racing with them just want to know if theyd break under the pressure from the torque of an xe?
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Corsa_Sport21
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What wheels do you plan on fitting?? What pcd do you need to change to??
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Christopher
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porsche alloys (I know i know before all the haters comment)
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Ian
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Brand doesn't matter, what they're made from and to what tolerance is the main thing. Problem with cheaper stuff is you generally won't know.
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Christopher
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Been looking at h&r ones?! £140 a pair?! Cheapest i can find but not going to be made from tinfoil?! just worried about them cracking :/
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Sean
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Just ask Kieran, sure his are fk.
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Sean
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Sure he has these http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=270758123919&index=5&nav=SEARCH&nid=87236528249
And stop being gay they won't crack  x
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Christopher
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already have bud! His are fk but they are th £340 ones and they are steel which brings me to the question how much of a difference is there because if these are reknown for breaking il just save up for the fk ones but if they arent as bad as people say i might just get them and save myself 100 quid! :S
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Sean
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They will be fine just get the ones I linked you to and save £160 lol
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Christopher
You think so? Its not as if i will be racing with them just want to know if theyd break under the pressure from the torque of an xe?
What torque does your XE have? Because mine have been under about 400lb ft for a while now. No problems there 
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Christopher
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quote:
Originally posted by thegsi
quote:
Originally posted by Christopher
You think so? Its not as if i will be racing with them just want to know if theyd break under the pressure from the torque of an xe?
What torque does your XE have? Because mine have been under about 400lb ft for a while now. No problems there
 Well its in the sourcing process at the moment but wont be much more than standard!
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Christopher
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quote:
Originally posted by Sean
Sure he has these http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=270758123919&index=5&nav=SEARCH&nid=87236528249
And stop being gay they won't crack x
There for vag isnt the pcd different on them? I know they are 4x100 but they still wont fit will they?
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Wrighty
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depends on centre bore of your hub, vag stuff is 57.1
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Mike
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Vaux is 56.6 so they would go on but you'd want spigot rings ideally.
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Christopher
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So is it worth spending an extra £60 and getting these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380443361209?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Plus they come with bolts and the others dont?
Sorry bit retarded when it comes to wheel related stuff
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fazza
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theres a rally company in bridgewater(somerset) cannot remember there name but I got mine from there and cost approx £130 for all 4 including bolts. Were really good quality and did the job fine with the porsche wheels on my old corsa
Google them
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Christopher
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quote:
Originally posted by fazza
theres a rally company in bridgewater(somerset) cannot remember there name but I got mine from there and cost approx £130 for all 4 including bolts. Were really good quality and did the job fine with the porsche wheels on my old corsa
Google them
Cant find them fazza! Could you have a quick look
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fazza
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cant find them mate 
Will try and look again this afternoon, i found them originally on ebay though
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