HELP!!!!! calipers rubbing on rims!! very sad!!
Apr 4, 2005, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TEXSRT4
buy some small spacers, that will kick your wheels out enough to clear
Apr 5, 2005, 10:05 AM
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i have an ES.. and at the back of the spacer packaging..it says.. as long as u see.. like 1/2 of the thread left on the lugs.. its ok..so wut do u guys think? as of now..the rims are fine.. no troubles yet..just wana make sure!
Apr 5, 2005, 10:44 AM
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Make sure if you use a spacer there will still be enough lug stud to get the proper amount of turn on the lugs. If not, they wont tighten down enough. For a 12x1.5mm stud like the Ralliart has, you need at least 6.5 full turns on the lugs to secure the wheel properly. You can read more about this at Wheel Lug Nut Torquing
otherwise Mitsubishi engineers developped a new thread size...!!!The thread size would be M12 x 1.25 (Fine threads) or M12 x 1.75 (Coarse threads)....
EDIT: Dhoooooop.....M12 x 1.5 is the right thread size for studs on our RA.....sorry....
and based on theory, the right amount of thread required to be safe when torquing "bolting", is 3 complete revolutions of the nuts around the threaded stud, minimally. So, when you put your nut, you must engage a minimum of 3 threads, because there's only 3 threads that apply force....(again, based on theory).
According to the pick, 6 mm (1/4") spacers is enough, because if the wheel were rotating but just hitting the caliper casting "gently", the clearance required must be minimal. But because of the fact that RA are using "floating" caliper (1 piston), a safe clearance of approx. 1/4" is good for your application. If you look carefully (measure) the distance between the stock 16" wheel and the caliper cast, it's around 1/4", which is "safe"...
Good luck.....
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Apr 5, 2005, 01:03 PM
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PLP_lanral05 seems like you have it nailed down N12X1.5 with a 21mm head is what the Ralliart uses for hardware. McGard (leader in the hardware industry) also lists this as the correct hardware spec. I would be very concerned driving around with only three turns on a lug nut.
N12X1.5 with a 21mm head is what the Ralliart uses for hardware. McGard (leader in the hardware industry) also lists this as the correct hardware spec. I would be very concerned driving around with only three turns on a lug nut.
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Apr 5, 2005, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by lookslikeanevo
it still doesnt make sense to m that only one wheel was doing it
Apr 7, 2005, 10:00 AM
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I'm pretty certain that 12x1.5 is what I bought last time I needed lug nuts for a Mitsubishi.
)I just bought tuner nuts for my summer wheels....and realized that.....hahaha
Again, sorry for the confusion....
I would be very concerned driving around with only three turns on a lug nut.
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Apr 12, 2005, 07:53 PM
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hey guys!! place o bought my rims from was nice enuf to send me(FREE) 2 sets of spacers.. (2) 2mm ones and (2) 5 mm ones.. i used the 2mm ones.. and it made a huge difrence.. less noise and i feel alot safer that having those 1/4s on.. thanks guys!! problemo resolved..
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