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Old 02-11-10, 07:00 AM
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Default Need Spacers with Eibach Pro Kit?

I'm about to make a purchase on some Eibach Pro Kit springs for my 08 Is 250. Do I need spacers? If so, which ones and where can I get them?
Old 02-11-10, 07:06 AM
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It depends on your rim spec and tire size.
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I have stock 18" rims. Tire sizes are stock as well. I think the fronts are 225/40/18 and rears are 255/40/18.
Old 02-11-10, 07:20 AM
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I doubt you'll need spacers with stock wheels and the eibach pro kit.
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You'll only need spacers if you want a more flush look. If I remember right some people are running 15mm front and 20mm rear with their stock rim and tires, you might want to check out some of the vendors on this site who sells them, they can get you a pretty good deal.
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Originally Posted by datplayaz
If I remember right some people are running 15mm front and 20mm rear with their stock rim and tires, you might want to check out some of the vendors on this site who sells them, they can get you a pretty good deal.
I'm running Ichiba Version II Wheel Spacers [R: 20mm F:15mm] with the stock 18's, and I feel they absolutely necessary
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Thanks for the input guys.
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Originally Posted by aQuarius26
I'm running Ichiba Version II Wheel Spacers [R: 20mm F:15mm] with the stock 18's, and I feel they absolutely necessary
Same setup here although I rub a little in the rear but I have H&R springs. Definitely looks good with the stock wheels, subtle difference that some people notice.
Old 02-11-10, 07:58 PM
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aQuarius26 - do your wheels rub any?

Originally Posted by aQuarius26
I'm running Ichiba Version II Wheel Spacers [R: 20mm F:15mm] with the stock 18's, and I feel they absolutely necessary
Old 02-11-10, 08:48 PM
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I'm running 15mmm across the board, no rubbing here.
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this might sound alil dumb but....
SPACERS = making your wheels look wider or what?
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aren't there issues with using spacers?
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Originally Posted by shuturmout
aren't there issues with using spacers?
Not as long as they are the ones with wheel studs attached...

Its the ones that are just a plate to push your wheel out and shorten your stock studs that cause problems...


Originally Posted by gstenpow
aQuarius26 - do your wheels rub any?
No at all rubbing here... I'm on Tein S-Tech's
Old 02-12-10, 07:42 AM
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Hey Aquarius, how much stiffer and uncomfortable is the ride from the eibach pro kits to the Tein s -techs?

Thanks.
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Do you have a good photo showing the profile of the front and rear (showing how far they move the wheels out) with the 15 and 20 mm spacers. I'd be interested in seeing that because I'm thinking of getting those with my G Spider wheels.

Thanks...

Originally Posted by aQuarius26

No at all rubbing here... I'm on Tein S-Tech's


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