Blackie Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I feel my rear wheels need to be about an inch so they are closer to flush with my arches. Are they always tacky looking and can they be dangerous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yea I am interested to know this, also does it have an effect on the suspension geo, could it mess up the angles etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 You can get some that bolt to the hub (by cuting the studs down) and these then have their own studs attached so in effect are just extensions to the hub. However I am sure they are putting far more stress on the studs than was originaly designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Better to get wider wheels to fill the arches! Wheel spacers are dangerous IMO. Too much stress and if it goes wrong it will go very wrong!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I was thinking about spacers at one point to fill the arches a little better, what I had was good, but they needed just a little bit more. I got some slightly wider tyres and they fill the arches perfect now (they are a different design sidewall profile though), went from 265 F1's to 295 R888's, not saying you should get some R888's just there may be other options than spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 i have 285 /18 on the back and spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I was thinking about spacers at one point to fill the arches a little better, what I had was good, but they needed just a little bit more. I got some slightly wider tyres and they fill the arches perfect now (they are a different design sidewall profile though), went from 265 F1's to 295 R888's, not saying you should get some R888's just there may be other options than spacers. What width are your wheels too fit such a large size...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Yea I am interested to know this, also does it have an effect on the suspension geo, could it mess up the angles etc... This is what i was wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 The best ones are hubcentric that bolt to your hub, you don't necessarily have to take out/grind down the old studs. Its bound to effect geo is it not? Always do a setup after changing wheels etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 What width are your wheels too fit such a large size...? 10" bud, I used an online width calculator and 295's were the largest you can fit on a 10" rim, plus 295/30/19 are the only size I could get on the back in 888s so it was that or nothing. Here's a pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 10" bud, I used an online width calculator and 295's were the largest you can fit on a 10" rim, plus 295/30/19 are the only size I could get on the back in 888s so it was that or nothing. Here's a pic: http://www.imotors.co.uk/temp/jay/02-02-2008/Img_1815.jpg I see, this would be the best idea, as it would improve grip and make the car look nice, I wonder what I could get on mine. Mine are also 10" but are 17's would this make a difference..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 shouldnt do it will just make the wall size different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 shouldnt do it will just make the wall size different Ah yes, what about clearance could I have a problem with rubbing anywhere...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ah yes, what about clearance could I have a problem with rubbing anywhere...? Mine rub , going to get the arches rolled at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Quail Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Nothing wrong with decent quality H&R Hubcentric spacers. Commonly run on many cars (particualrly drift cars which are driven extremely hard). Ive run 25mm H&R spacers and had no problems whatsoever. However, stay well clear of cheap ebay spacers - many people have experienced stud failure with them Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 i would not use a spacer cannot see how they would not be weaker, there must be much more stress an inch is a lot i hope:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Quail Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 The H&R spacers are TUV certified, so you can run them on your car with confidence. Obviously wider wheels are a better option, but unfortunately not everybody can budget for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Spacers are safe otherwise they wouldnt be sold. However always better to not use them or if you do small as possible, They must be hub centric for peace of mind though. Wont do your handling much good, but if they are only 10 - 15mm I doubt it be nothing the average driver would notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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