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Old 06-16-2020, 08:17 AM
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I bought 12mm and 15mm from [ebay link]



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Old 06-16-2020, 08:41 AM
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I run 8mm spacers all around on a ET35 offset wheel. I like the fitment and never had any issues, except for one local tire shop that didn't want to work on the wheels because they had a "no spacers" policy.








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Originally Posted by garberfc
Thanks @DaveSNJ , I'll be looking forward to the photos. What wheels and tires are you running?
The Audi Sport 19" wheels. I think the offset is ET32.

Tires are 255/35.
Old 06-16-2020, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by garberfc
@MrSpeed , would you please attach a photo or two showing the fitment? And importantly, do you get any rubbing? Even at full turn?

I'm not looking for any poke, I just want better fitment.

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have not made any, but in front you are 100% safe with 12mm, in back - up to 20 is absolutely no rubbing, so i surely say that 12/15 is the best way to go with OEM FLAG 20" wheels 270/30 tires
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Originally Posted by garberfc
​​​​Hey @Chris Wiest , thanks for the link! Those may be the ones I go with. Sorry, but I have to ask the same question; do you get any rubbing? (signed "paranoid driver")
It's not just rubbing you should worry about, it's also the paint on the edges of the fenders. It will wear out quicker especially if you drive on dirt/gravel and winter roads with salt.
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I'm running 15/17 with the stock 19x8.5 sport wheels. I believe the Cavo wheels are the same spec. The 15/17 looked a bit better than the 12/15, but doesn't stick out past the fender and doesn't rub lowered on H&R Sport Springs.
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Those wheels you’re running look great. Did you also lower, or are you still using the stock suspension with the spacers? Love the look and want to copy.

Originally Posted by Zed 2.0
I run 8mm spacers all around on a ET35 offset wheel. I like the fitment and never had any issues, except for one local tire shop that didn't want to work on the wheels because they had a "no spacers" policy.






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Originally Posted by Chris Wiest
Those wheels you’re running look great. Did you also lower, or are you still using the stock suspension with the spacers? Love the look and want to copy.
I'm on EMD springs, which lower just slightly. There was too much wheel gap for my taste with the stock suspension.
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I got the rear spacers on today. Fronts will have to wait till tomorrow.

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wheel gap is pretty bad - since I have emd spacers thinking I need a set of their springs now too

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How does a spacer increase wheel gap?


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