Wheel spacers?

[the_worrier]

I have a 65 plate hatch on 19” wheels. I feel the wheels look a bit recessed in the arch. Where do I get so-called ‘spacers’ from to ‘push the wheel outwards’? Is it a big job?

[Esseesse200]

Spacers make a big difference mate. I run 12mm front and back.. H&R ones but I’m also lowered on H&R. 

[the_worrier]

Where did you buy them? Look great.

[KenONeill]

On 15/05/2021 at 20:28, the_worrier said:

Where do I get so-called ‘spacers’ from

A shop.

[the_worrier]

1 minute ago, KenONeill said:

A shop.

Helpful and hilarious. Keep it up, numpty!

[JR RS]

On 16/05/2021 at 05:28, the_worrier said:

I have a 65 plate hatch on 19” wheels. I feel the wheels look a bit recessed in the arch. Where do I get so-called ‘spacers’ from to ‘push the wheel outwards’? Is it a big job?

 

It's not a hard job at all to fit - remove wheel, place spacer on, put wheel back on.

 

However, make sure the spacers r hub centric and the correct bore size.  Also make sure u use longer bolts, usually supplied with the spacer, as the factory bolts won't cut it any more.

 

I would also recommend that u don't go less than 10mm.  Likewise don't go more than 20mm.

 

N lastly, don't buy el cheapo ones.  Get a good quality brand.

 

I've got 15mm hub centric spacers on mine, front & rear.  I have 19" wheels and it's lowered 25mm - the car looks much better with it.

It's been 3 yrs now, and I've had no issues.

 

 

 

 

Edited 21 May, 2021 by JR RS

[MarioVrs]

I have 15mm spacers all round on factory 19" wheels. Got them of eBay

[MICKSVRS]

Eibach springs and spacers on mine!

 

 

[Esseesse200]

On 20/05/2021 at 20:12, the_worrier said:

Where did you buy them? Look great.

eBay Germany before brexit tax lol. H&R sell a kit including longer bolts and locking nut. Also think euro car parts sell them but won’t be cheap. Try eBay.de search for 

H&R Spurverbreiterung 5x112

[Wazza99]

On 22/05/2021 at 07:38, MICKSVRS said:

Eibach springs and spacers on mine!

 

 

Hi Mick, is that eibach set the 30mm drop all round? I am very tempted, but there's very little wiggle room there 😊 what's the drop on the H and R

[MICKSVRS]

On 09/06/2021 at 16:11, Wazza99 said:

Hi Mick, is that eibach set the 30mm drop all round? I am very tempted, but there's very little wiggle room there 😊 what's the drop on the H and R

@Wazza99 From memory that is the 30mm drop but it’s the Eibach kit. There’s no rubbing either with a full boot or going over speed bumps. 
 

 

No idea about H&R though. 

[Wazza99]

Awesome, have you noticed a difference in it being less floaty, that's the only thing I don't like about mine, I know it's not going to handle like a ariel atom, but it's way too soft

[MICKSVRS]

9 hours ago, Wazza99 said:

Awesome, have you noticed a difference in it being less floaty, that's the only thing I don't like about mine, I know it's not going to handle like a ariel atom, but it's way too soft

Definitely less floaty. Stock springs make it feel like you’re on a boat! 

[Esseesse200]

On 11/06/2021 at 08:48, Wazza99 said:

Awesome, have you noticed a difference in it being less floaty, that's the only thing I don't like about mine, I know it's not going to handle like a ariel atom, but it's way too soft

H&R made it less floaty but then this fixes the floatiness  completely 

[JR RS]

Doing the DCC recalibration on mine fixed the last remaining floatiness and crashy bounces that the Eibachs couldn't eliminate.

 

It's great now.

[mcdaniels]

Just changed to 15mm hub-centric spacers alluminium alloy for both front & back.

 

I really like the Trinity 19" Rims. But I would change to forged rims next year, in the meantime I thought of just trying spacers for the outlook.

 

Attached some photos to see the difference for before and after.

 

[mcdaniels]

after & before photos.