What are the opinions on the best wheel spacers and best place to buy?
09-24-2006, 05:51 AM
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Lots of folks here happy with H&R...
<center><img src="http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/import-store_1912_343640689"></center><p>ECS Tuning has them (among other places) I believe...
In anticipation of the "what size" spacer question; offset calculator link below...<ul><li><a href="http://www.2x.ca/TT/offset/">Offest Calculator</a></li></ul>
In anticipation of the "what size" spacer question; offset calculator link below...<ul><li><a href="http://www.2x.ca/TT/offset/">Offest Calculator</a></li></ul>
09-24-2006, 06:01 AM
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I love my FK Automotive Bolt-On spacers
They make a bolt on 15mm spacer that no one else does. Makes it real nice since you don't have to have different length lug bolts and they always stay attached.
I bought them second hand but I heard it may be difficult to buy them new since the company is German. But I believe they have a US presence now, would be worth checking out.
Trent
I bought them second hand but I heard it may be difficult to buy them new since the company is German. But I believe they have a US presence now, would be worth checking out.
Trent
09-24-2006, 08:04 AM
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I found a ton of info on FK's NA site, but I am still a little confused on what I need. Could you
clarify what makes the FK's good in your eyes?
The problem I am having is that with thinner spacers, the chamfer at the hub-centric ring is too big (too large in the axle-axis), and interferes with my Neuspeed RS10 rims. The chamfer on the RS rims is clearly not as deep/big as the OEM chamfer. I have tried two different thicknesses of H&R spacers (20 and 15 mm) and both have the same fitment issues. They worked fine with OEM rims... I need to get this sorted out for another upgrade I am doing. Can you give me some advice?
The problem I am having is that with thinner spacers, the chamfer at the hub-centric ring is too big (too large in the axle-axis), and interferes with my Neuspeed RS10 rims. The chamfer on the RS rims is clearly not as deep/big as the OEM chamfer. I have tried two different thicknesses of H&R spacers (20 and 15 mm) and both have the same fitment issues. They worked fine with OEM rims... I need to get this sorted out for another upgrade I am doing. Can you give me some advice?
09-24-2006, 11:03 AM
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Main selling point for me was the fact that I could get 15mm front spacers that bolted on
I just liked the convienence of not having to buy new wheel bolts. Pretty sure they are the System B+ which are bolt on style like the H&R 25mm's. But the FK's are available in 15mm,20mm, and 25mm.
I've never had any fitment problems, they work great with my OZ SL's and 2 sets of Flik's I've had for winter. I should have my wheels off again tomorrow, I can try and snap some pics.
Trent
I've never had any fitment problems, they work great with my OZ SL's and 2 sets of Flik's I've had for winter. I should have my wheels off again tomorrow, I can try and snap some pics.
Trent
09-24-2006, 09:47 PM
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So this look like these (link)?
If you happen to have a 15 mm set, could you post a picture of the lip for me?<ul><li><a href="http://www.performancedriven.co.uk/shop.product.asp?catID=121">http://www.performancedriven.co.uk/shop.product.asp?catID=121</a</li></ul>
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