Giving serious thought to fitting spacers on the Granturismo; is 22mm front/30mm rear too much?

[CatmanV2]

AND the hub via a through threaded hole.

My understanding (could be wrong) is that because you will never get the threads in the two holes to align perfectly you won't be able to get maximum clamping force. This is the same in any analogous situation. Put two nuts in a fixed orientation in a vice and run a bolt through them. Then try to get the nuts properly tight to each other without twisting one.

(Again my understanding) wheels are only held on by the bolts. The clamping force creates friction between the hub and the wheel that that's what transmits the drive. Not the studs (particularly) themselves.

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

My understanding (could be wrong) is that because you will never get the threads in the two holes to align perfectly you won't be able to get maximum clamping force. This is the same in any analogous situation. Put two nuts in a fixed orientation in a vice and run a bolt through them. Then try to get the nuts properly tight to each other without twisting one.

(Again my understanding) wheels are only held on by the bolts. The clamping force creates friction between the hub and the wheel that that's what transmits the drive. Not the studs (particularly) themselves.

C

Looking at some on the market, I've realised that you only have 5 holes in the hub...so 'my' solution would need 10, which requires more modification... so is probably rubbish.

Des' ( @Dman666 ) solution of more offset on your wheel is probably better than spacers, an even better solution would be for car manufacturers to fill the hole properly!

 

[CatmanV2]

so 'my' solution would need 10

But fundamentally is 'probably' (If I'm right) a bad idea anyway. Before we even get to the number of holes

C

 

[Captain Boogaloo]

Hello Beps
I found them on ebay, from tunershop-worldwide, after doing a search for 'Maserati Granturismo wheel spacers'; there should be a couple in each size still available ( there were when I bought them last night). I hope that helps you.
kind regards
The Captain

 

[Scaf]

H&R 2x25mm wheel spacers for MASERATI Gran Turismo, Levante B5065670 | eBay

By installing H&R spacers, the wheels fill the wheel arches properly, which significantly improves the look and the driving behavior. Engineered and manufactured in Germany The H&R Spacers 2x25mm B5065670 should be fitted to the axial hub using the fastening bolts provided.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[ofenomeno99]

I went with 25 + 30. Highly recommended and really transforms the look and stance of the car. You’ll need lowering springs though

 

[Gazcw]

Hello Beps
I found them on ebay, from tunershop-worldwide, after doing a search for 'Maserati Granturismo wheel spacers'; there should be a couple in each size still available ( there were when I bought them last night). I hope that helps you.
kind regards
The Captain

Bought my H&R lowering springs from them.