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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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tomorrow I am going to buy rs turbo wheels for my standard escort mk4. Would I need different wheel bolts, example longer, or can I use the standard ones? would they be safe??

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if you have steelies on at the moment then you will need to get other wheel bolts for alloys.
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yes I have steelies mate. do you know the sizes?
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from what i have read you need M12x1.5 with a 60degree tapered seat
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Would I need some spacers, or they will fit the arches nicely once lowered?
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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The wheel sellers should know, there are two sizes of "alloy" type bolt, small seat and large seat.
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