hub-centric spacers
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The issue I would like to solve is....
18 inch wheels off, 17 inch wheels with R888s on. Both are OEM wheels from DIFFERENT manufacturers.
The PCD is the same at 114.3 x 5.
However, the centre bore for the wheels coming off is 67.1 mm. The centre bore for the wheels to go on is 63 mm. As such the cars hub does not fit into the new wheels centre bore. Therefore the wheel sits 2-3mm proud of the rest of the hub - with the weight being born totally on the studs.
By way of a solution....is there such a thing as an off the peg hub centric spacer that will have a certain boor for the female end and a different one on the male end....or would I be into the world of pricey bespoke stuff - and therefore not worth it?
The issue I would like to solve is....
18 inch wheels off, 17 inch wheels with R888s on. Both are OEM wheels from DIFFERENT manufacturers.
The PCD is the same at 114.3 x 5.
However, the centre bore for the wheels coming off is 67.1 mm. The centre bore for the wheels to go on is 63 mm. As such the cars hub does not fit into the new wheels centre bore. Therefore the wheel sits 2-3mm proud of the rest of the hub - with the weight being born totally on the studs.
By way of a solution....is there such a thing as an off the peg hub centric spacer that will have a certain boor for the female end and a different one on the male end....or would I be into the world of pricey bespoke stuff - and therefore not worth it?
Time to start looking up online for what's available, big names in spacers being H&R and Eibach. Even their off-the-shelf stuff ain't cheap.
The problem is that by going to wheels of a smaller centre-bore, to have enough meat in the hub-centric male part, your spacers are probably going to need some width, maybe 15-20mm. This might create other compromises, such as wheels rubbing the arches.
Or you could go non hub-centric by using generic spacers that set the wheel out to avoid fouling the hub.
The values of hub-centric over non hub-centric, or not, are a whole other thread though.
You've said the wheels are OEM. Can I assume they're second-hand? If so, I'd call it a lesson learned, and change to 17" wheels with a centre-bore correct for your car, and sell these 63mm ones on. It's the cheaper and easier solution IMO, unless you're really really determined to use these wheels.
The problem is that by going to wheels of a smaller centre-bore, to have enough meat in the hub-centric male part, your spacers are probably going to need some width, maybe 15-20mm. This might create other compromises, such as wheels rubbing the arches.
Or you could go non hub-centric by using generic spacers that set the wheel out to avoid fouling the hub.
The values of hub-centric over non hub-centric, or not, are a whole other thread though.
You've said the wheels are OEM. Can I assume they're second-hand? If so, I'd call it a lesson learned, and change to 17" wheels with a centre-bore correct for your car, and sell these 63mm ones on. It's the cheaper and easier solution IMO, unless you're really really determined to use these wheels.
Well the 17 inch wheels are my spare wheels with track tyres on from my old car, which I retained instead of selling with the car - principally for the tyres. So there the loss isn't real money per se - but it is a hoped for saving gone!
The OEM wheels are 18 on the new car - but I want to stick with 17s because it reduces my rolling diameter - even if it means buying new wheels - especially if the spacers are £50 a corner!
I will have a poke about, thanks for the answer!
The OEM wheels are 18 on the new car - but I want to stick with 17s because it reduces my rolling diameter - even if it means buying new wheels - especially if the spacers are £50 a corner!
I will have a poke about, thanks for the answer!
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