Gen 1 spacers and hubcentric wheels for Gen 2 vehicles.
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William_Brown2000
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Could someone please provide me with a hyperlink to front and rear spacers measuring 12-15mm? Are there any hub-centric adapters available that allow me to use gen 2 wheels?
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AudiFan2021
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Commence by acquiring hub centric rings ranging from 66.6 to 57.1 for the wheels located on the rear axle. Subsequently, get the necessary size spacers. Examine eBay, since there is a plethora of them available.
Several vendors provide kits with 2x12 mm and 2x15 mm bolts with increased lengths.
An illustrative instance may be found in the eBay listing for Alloy Wheel Spacers 12mm 15mm Audi A6, A8, Q2, Q3, R8, TT Black Bimecc 5x112 57.1.
From 66.6 to 57.1 rings, there are four Spigot Rings. The eBay listing is for a 66.6mm to 57.1mm spacer hub for an Audi A3 [8P] 03-12.
Additionally, I have come across a 15 mm spacer with rings ranging from 57.1 to 66.6. However, obtaining these rings is challenging due to their limited availability. I have two 15mm AUDI rings. eBay offers a pair of VW AUDI 5x112 hubcentric spacers.
Several vendors provide kits with 2x12 mm and 2x15 mm bolts with increased lengths.
An illustrative instance may be found in the eBay listing for Alloy Wheel Spacers 12mm 15mm Audi A6, A8, Q2, Q3, R8, TT Black Bimecc 5x112 57.1.
From 66.6 to 57.1 rings, there are four Spigot Rings. The eBay listing is for a 66.6mm to 57.1mm spacer hub for an Audi A3 [8P] 03-12.
Additionally, I have come across a 15 mm spacer with rings ranging from 57.1 to 66.6. However, obtaining these rings is challenging due to their limited availability. I have two 15mm AUDI rings. eBay offers a pair of VW AUDI 5x112 hubcentric spacers.
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Megan_Wilson88
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The range of hub centric ring 66.6 to 57.1 corresponds to both the front and rear wheels.
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generic_user2
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The aforementioned solution is correct. After doing extensive research, I have found no comprehensive adapter that combines both the spacer and hubcentric ring. You will need two components. However, I have been using this approach and it has shown to be flawless.
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AudiFan2021
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Although the final link I supplied has both of them in a single section, there is a limited number of manufacturers or sellers of them.
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STAR89colin
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Greetings, I am interested in modifying a gen 1 wheel to a gen 2 wheel for winter tyres. Do I need any spacers or can I go directly?
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AudiFan2021
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Hello, the front rims are compatible, however the rear rims are not compatible. Gen1 has a centre bore of 57.1 inches in both the front and rear, whereas Gen2 has a centre bore of 57.1 inches in the front and 66.5 inches in the rear. It is advisable to delegate the task of machining the centre bore to the appropriate size to a workshop for the wheels.
Subsequently, it is necessary to use the gen2 tyre sizes (245/35-19 + 295/35-19) as the gen1 tyre sizes do not possess identical rolling ratios.
Subsequently, it is necessary to use the gen2 tyre sizes (245/35-19 + 295/35-19) as the gen1 tyre sizes do not possess identical rolling ratios.
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AudiFan2021
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Hub centric rings are ineffective due to the hub's larger size compared to the centre bore of the wheels.
However, it is possible to use an adaptor spacer that reduces the number of hubs from 66.5 to 57.1, provided that it is sufficiently compact. The width should not exceed 15-20mm to prevent excessive wheel displacement and friction.
However, it is possible to use an adaptor spacer that reduces the number of hubs from 66.5 to 57.1, provided that it is sufficiently compact. The width should not exceed 15-20mm to prevent excessive wheel displacement and friction.
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Megan_Wilson88
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As previously mentioned, a hub adapter is required for the back. Searching for a high-quality adaptor for converting gen 1 to gen 2 wheels proved to be challenging. Evidently, you are undertaking a contrary course of action. The clearance of the old bore will need a minimum width of 10-12mm, followed by an additional few mm to accommodate the lip for the increased bore diameter.