Wheel spacers - Do they improve handling?

[Jay964rs]

I've got spacers on my 996 turbo and having done a Trackday this week, I can say the steering feel and front end turn in was great.
7mm front, 15mm rear.
Looks great, handles great, what's not to like.

[Tom080808]

Hi

Just put 20mm spacers all around an old 2007 audi s5. Looks much better as wheels almost flush with but handling seems a bit less precise, tiny bit more spongy. The ride overall seems softer.

Expected the opposite in all with regard to handling. Guess I will lower it by 15mm or so.

What are our thoughts on this?

Thanks

[jkh112]

Tom,
Welcome to PH.
You have asked about your Audi in a very old thread and one which is in the Porsche section.
If you start your own thread in the VW/Audi section you are likely to get a better response.
The best way to improve your Audi is to sell it and buy a Porsche

[Scho]

Tried it on my c4s, I actually think it makes the car look higher/worse since more of the sidewall is lit by the sun rather than in shadow. Sure it looks better from the back but I think the car would need lowering to pull it off in profile.

As for handling, would sir like some aditional unsrprung weight? The spacers i had we're surprisingly heavy @ 17mm. As not cheap when you factor in long bolts!