Wheel Spacers - Opinions
Discussion
My vRS has Eibach Pro Kit springs on which are Skoda approved and were sold by Skoda as such.
It drops the car about 20mm so not too much but enough to stiffen the ride nicely without compromising day to day driving.
The rear wheels however now sit well inside the arch and frankly look a bit daft compared to cars I've seen with spacers fitted. The wheels sit further out with a gap still to the arch to rule out rubbing.
Most use 15mm hub centric spacers that fit smooth against the wheel hub.
What are people's thought's on using these? 15mm doesn't seem as much as some spacers I've seen on other cars. Whilst I know it will cause extra stress to the bearings is the chance of an issue low given the width of the spacers is only 15mm a side?
Anyone using them care to comment on problems, etc.
It drops the car about 20mm so not too much but enough to stiffen the ride nicely without compromising day to day driving.
The rear wheels however now sit well inside the arch and frankly look a bit daft compared to cars I've seen with spacers fitted. The wheels sit further out with a gap still to the arch to rule out rubbing.
Most use 15mm hub centric spacers that fit smooth against the wheel hub.
What are people's thought's on using these? 15mm doesn't seem as much as some spacers I've seen on other cars. Whilst I know it will cause extra stress to the bearings is the chance of an issue low given the width of the spacers is only 15mm a side?
Anyone using them care to comment on problems, etc.
Edited by Moley RUFC on Sunday 9th September 19:29
JB! said:
you need to see porsche adapters that have been on a Mk2 golf through a few winters with no copper slip!
you need a hammer and chisel to get them off!!!
i've also used a big hammer to get alloys that have corroded to disc/hub assemblies off, a crap job.
@OP what brand did you go for?
Theseyou need a hammer and chisel to get them off!!!
i've also used a big hammer to get alloys that have corroded to disc/hub assemblies off, a crap job.
@OP what brand did you go for?
VW AUDI SEAT SKODA 5x100/112 15mm HUBCENTRIC SPACERS
http://bit.ly/Qglwdw
All done. Greased up and torqued. Neither wheel overtook me Herby style either when I stopped so I must have remembered to bolt them on right and worked my maths out right...
Before
After- Wheel is still inside of the arch although this angle makes it look different.
Done
Ready to go to PH Sunday Service at Silverstone!
Before
After- Wheel is still inside of the arch although this angle makes it look different.
Done
Ready to go to PH Sunday Service at Silverstone!
GreatGranny said:
OP - I'll make a comment whilst the children have a discussion about whose got the biggest brain!
That makes a huge difference. Looks much better and not silly low either.
I think the VRS is a fine looking car. A good compromise if you are wanting a sensible to run "sporty" family car.
Thanks. I'm very happy with the result. That makes a huge difference. Looks much better and not silly low either.
I think the VRS is a fine looking car. A good compromise if you are wanting a sensible to run "sporty" family car.
My vRS has been faultless since I've had it and with 2 kids and a wife 'wot shops' it's got the space with a little poke when wanted too.
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