wheel spacers needed

[_FeRiO_]

hi

I just recently got some new rims for my DC2 which are 16x7, +48 offset stretched over 195 tyres. I have put the rims on but they tuck into the wheel arches too much. i am considering getting wheel spacers and just want to know if there are any problems i could encounter if i do so. I would be looking at 5-10mm spacers.

i know switching to a 205 tyre will help it look pumped out more, but they are nearly new tyres so i will be keeping these for the time being and i will be keeping the rims aswell.

Thanks

[aimre]

other than it being illegal, there isnt too much wrong with it. Does put more stress on your studs though, as it moves the cars weight off the axle, and onto the studs.

But on that note, 10mm mild steel bolts can take 1tonne shear stress

[_FeRiO_]

anyone else have anymore information or input?

[Perry]

If you upgrade to some cheap spacer like for $10 u might have a chance of seeing ur wheels flying off while driving, Or alternative u can get a set from H&R comes with spacer and extended studs

[Eclipsor]

I've been using 5mm spacers on the front for about a year and a half so the wheels clear the calipers. Try and get some specific to your stud pattern though. Not multi 4 stud as these don't sit centred properly. Could effect wheel balance slightly?

[_FeRiO_]

yeah, i had a look at the H&R spacers and look very high quality. Has anyone had any experiences with them or know much about them?

And are spacers definately illegal for road use?

[Perry]

yeah, i had a look at the H&R spacers and look very high quality. Has anyone had any experiences with them or know much about them?

And are spacers definately illegal for road use?

Im running on H&R spacers the quality is 100% topgrade and my set didnt cost me more then $200 from memory

[CTR Coupe]

And are spacers definately illegal for road use?

yes...

Will put extra strain on wheel studs more chance of you snapping one of them or Catastrophic failure and a wheel falling off.

[EG CIVIC]

Im running on H&R spacers the quality is 100% topgrade and my set didnt cost me more then $200 from memory


what wheel/brake combo are you using for having to use the spacers?
what size spacers are you using?

[_FeRiO_]

Im running on H&R spacers the quality is 100% topgrade and my set didnt cost me more then $200 from memory

yeah, what size spacer are u running on and are those the ones with the extended wheel studs??

Did u feel any negative effects on ride or handling either?

thanks

[Perry]

I'm running 5mm spacer at the moment due to clear my current brake setup with stock wheels. At the moment Im not running the extended studs but will due to peace at mind

[aimre]

I'm running 5mm spacer at the moment due to clear my current brake setup with stock wheels. At the moment Im not running the extended studs but will due to peace at mind

Your studs are NOT ment to hold the weight of a car. Your axles are. By using any spacer, you remove the weight of your car off the thick axle, and onto your studs. Getting lengthened studs DOESNT increase their ability to support a vertical force.

http://www.zeckhausen.com/images/brake_install/BMW/E39/Movit/front/20t_Spacer.jpg

OR

http://images.autoanything.com/images/products/med/Suspension/eibach_prospacer.jpg

notice how that spacer has a lip, tp put at least some of the cars weight onto the axle

while this one, doesnt:

http://www.modernperformance.com/all/wheelspacers2.jpg

http://www.gardendaleperformance.com/site/ProdImages/ALL44121WheSpacer.jpg

and all the cars weight is held by the studs

[aimre]

This is also why people snap wheel studs (happened to people on this site). There are rings that should be supplied with aftermarket, these go over the hub, when the hole in the middle of the alloy is too large so as the vehicles weight lays on the hub not on the studs. When not used, the hub isnt in contact with the wheel and the studs hold all the weight.

If the spacers u use are thin enough that ur wheel still rests on the hub, then it should be ok

[dsp26]

exactly what aimre said about weight.

also ALL CHEAP spacers are not balanced and fit snug on the hub/studs... making it pointless to ever balance your wheels... unless you wanna be ghetto and line it upto your wheels and sticky tape it on prior to wheel balance.