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Old May 14, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Can't mount front vossen wheels

Ok, I am either really really out of it or the vendor on this forum sent me the wrong wheels, or it's a mistake on Vossens side.

I have a g37, 2009. We all know it takes a 5x114.3 right?

The back of my vossen cv1 matte graphite wheels has this: 5x112 790kg and right bellow 5x120 815kg.

The box said 5x114.3... But the wheel will simply not mount on top of the five bolts. It's as if it gets stuck on top of them. The rear fit just fine which I will take off now since I can't run them.

Please help
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Old May 14, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by iGGy37S
Ok, I am either really really out of it or the vendor on this forum sent me the wrong wheels, or it's a mistake on Vossens side.

I have a g37, 2009. We all know it takes a 5x114.3 right?

The back of my vossen cv1 matte graphite wheels has this: 5x112 790kg and right bellow 5x120 815kg.

The box said 5x114.3... But the wheel will simply not mount on top of the five bolts. It's as if it gets stuck on top of them. The rear fit just fine which I will take off now since I can't run them.

Please help
Do you have that little bolt that sticks out on the hub? This is done so you can't put the factory wheels on wrong since they're a staggered setup
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Old May 14, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Yes I do. So what does that mean? I have to remove the bolt?
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Old May 14, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Bolt must be removed. We all have on our G37s! 10mm bolt comes off and that's it.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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The bolt to prevent installing rears on front
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Old May 14, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Brilliant!!
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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Duh, I knew it had something to do with it but at first it wouldnt budge, thought it was supposed to be there.
Thanks guys!
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Maybe the wheel suppliers could put a little note w/ the wheel set if they know they're being sent to a buyer w/ this bolt issue. Or just a generic mounting guide that makes the buyers aware of this potential issue? Seems like there's been quite a few w/ this question lately.
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