dsouth

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Hi,
I'm looking at some spacers and have read contradicting feedbacks.
Some say they have OEM quality ride and others describe a little shaking or vibrating.

1)I'm looking for the size of your spacer(mm) and brand(H&R or other)
2)Which BBK it cleared(Supra TT,Brembo,Rotora,AP Racing)
3)How long you've had them
4)WHeel brand,size and offset (20x8.5 +44)
5)Any problems or issues encountered after install of spacers
Brief note about ride quality

Just trying to gather a base for all new and existing members that are thinking about going w/ spacers.
Thanks in advance.

btw; This could be a sticky if replies are generous and broad......

LEXSOOS

1. Currently 5mm - H&R, Previously 8mm and 15mm on VW Jetta
2. 6 months, previous VW almost year and half
3. RPM one piece cast 19x8.5 +38ET no spacers, 19x9.5 +38ET 5mm spacer puts me at +33ET ( still about 4mm space left to play with w/o any fender mods) I'm running 275x30x19 at rear Dunlop Direzza tires
4. No problems if properly installed, meaning: before you install spacers make sure that brake disc face is cleaned and free off rust (very important) this is a major reason why people have problems with vibration. Don't forget about longer wheel studs!!!! After instalation you'll be required to have 7 full turns on lug nuts - MANDATORY
5. H&R is superior in quality, no question about that

dsouth

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Very good feedback. You're the 1st to reply so you get my props.

juniorsdad

1) 15mm - H&R w/ new longer studs
2) 1 month
3) stock IS300 wheels, 17x7, +50
4) no problems so far
5) everything is great; my wife very happy!

*special thanks go out to irv_usc for helping w/ install

CO-LS400

I hear so much good and bad about spacers.
I visited a couple of wheel/tire shops and they basically say that sometimes they have customers who have problems. The only major concern would be that the spacers could shorten the length of the studs causing the lugs not to tighten enough.

Although , many people put them on and have NO problems what so ever. I would assume it all has to do with the wheels, tires, and car. Every application will differ.

-- I know what you are going through.

JLAM

iTrader: (1)

I'm using Kics 25mm bolt on spacers on the rear of my GS4. My wheel/tire spec is 19x9.5 +40 offset with 275/30/19 tires in the rear. (so that puts me around +15 offset) It sits pretty flush with my fenders but I had to cut my fenders out so it has no rubbing problems.

Vic Nyce

iTrader: (2)

great thread. when using spacers, does it defeat the purpose of having hubcentric wheels/rings?

LEXSOOS

Think hubcentric, always

dsouth

iTrader: (4)

If you go with H & R spacers, 5mm will still leave you hubcentric of 2-3mm I think. 10,15,25 mm have the hubs built in it, meaning they will still be hubcentric and their kits come with longer studs.

dsouth

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LEXSOOS

Thats what i'm talking about, also i belive that 10mm don't come with studs mounted in either hubcentric lip. I know that 15mm & + do for sure.
And for now, get this project started!!!!!!