eldoj

I am thinking of adding some 10 mm wheel spacers to my stock wheels for winter use. (I dont like the way the wheels sit so far in with no spacer.)

I've done a search, but didn't really see any side effects of using the spacers. Does anyone know of any? Is there any reason I shouldn't use them?

inviS4ble

15mm spacers are better ;-)

In all seriousness, get 15mm spacers...I run MTMs on my OEM wheels w/Winter tires

My ride height is 25 1/8F...no rubbing thus far (2 winters)

FixedWing

It will increase the loads on the wheel bearings and hubs. The Audi already has issues with wheel bearings. I've also seen lug nuts fail. These failures can all be catastrophic.

I personally wouldn't do it unless you had no choice.

Oh, and it also adds unsprung weight.

Having said that, 10mm isn't a lot.

Stephen

Josh S4

i second the 15mm spacers...check my pic poster for 2 pictures

BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3--

shorten the life of your wheel bearings and change the loading on some suspension components. there have been some discussions in the past about it in the past. scrub radius and steering angle inclination are effected.

wehyaseh

Is this any different than running wheels with 10mm less offset, i.e 35mm?

moa4r

does the same thing apply to any aftermarket wheel?

BiturboBoy_V2.0_S3--

applied on the hub with an aftermarket wheel. that said, i don't think 10mm spacers or a 10mm change in offset is that bad. it does change the scrub radius which effects the steering feel however (not sure for more or less).

fairenough

3rd. I've run 15mm spacers w/stock wheels for a LONG time w/no problems. Pics in my picposter.

fairenough

Additional wheel bearing wear, maybe. But causal factor for lug failure? Why???