| sc00ter | 11-20-2006 07:52 PM |
Wheel spacers
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Wondering if anyone has put wheel spacers on they RS or WRX, and if so I would like to see (pics if possible) if it really makes much of a difference in filling the gap between the wheel and the outer edge of the wheel well.
Also, what width of the spacer would you recomend?
(I know the best thing is just to get bigger/wider rims, but for the winter I want it to still fill the wheel well)
thanks for any input.
Also, what width of the spacer would you recomend?
(I know the best thing is just to get bigger/wider rims, but for the winter I want it to still fill the wheel well)
thanks for any input.
| kennyvb | 11-20-2006 08:53 PM |
no...
| rally_on | 11-20-2006 08:59 PM |
bad idea if its for looks.
your wheel studs will kill themselves
your wheel studs will kill themselves
| Force | 11-20-2006 09:02 PM |
[QUOTE=rally_on;16060759]bad idea if its for looks.
your wheel studs will kill themselves[/QUOTE]
so this would be a bad idea to do to a wagon with sedan flares?
your wheel studs will kill themselves[/QUOTE]
so this would be a bad idea to do to a wagon with sedan flares?
| 4wdrift | 11-20-2006 09:07 PM |
You would be just fine. Wheel studs would not be affected at all. Just be
prepared to change wheel bearings often. Say, every 10-15,000 miles. ;)
prepared to change wheel bearings often. Say, every 10-15,000 miles. ;)
| Sausage | 11-20-2006 09:25 PM |
so.. you're saying a 10mm H&R Spacer kit is gonna kill my bearings?
| rally_on | 11-20-2006 09:30 PM |
how much do wheel bearings cost?
| 4wdrift | 11-21-2006 12:27 PM |
10mm should net you about 10,000 miles. Not hard to change at all though. About 20-30 minutes per bearing. Get a cheap quote from Subarugenuineparts.com. They are not too expensive IIR. Its been a few years since I bought one.
| infinityman | 11-21-2006 12:33 PM |
i dont know about it kilign your bearings THAT fast....im a VW guy (own a mark4 GTI) and everyone runs wheel spacers. including me, i run 20mm and 10mm spacers, and i also do on the car. you're bearings will be effected, but not noticable.
| Call_me_Tom | 11-21-2006 01:48 PM |
I'd say 5mm and you should be good or close to stock wear. I know a bunch of guys who run spacers on their WRX Wagons in AutoX. I don't remember the size but they are huge!
I'm looking for spacers for my STI but they're hard to come buy in my bolt pattern. 15mm up front and 5mm in the back should give me that wider track that I'm looking for.
I'm looking for spacers for my STI but they're hard to come buy in my bolt pattern. 15mm up front and 5mm in the back should give me that wider track that I'm looking for.
| GC_Anthony | 11-21-2006 02:42 PM |
I ran 30MM wheel spacers on my jeep for along time but thats a totally different beast. Subarus dont exactly have super strong wheel bearings.
| runwrxrun | 11-21-2006 03:01 PM |
on the stock wrx wheels, wouldnt spacers lower the offset to that similar to aftermarket wheels with, lets say, +48 depending on the thickness of the spacer?
| Subachouli | 11-21-2006 06:56 PM |
try to find extended studs also. safety first, right?
| jdmimpreza | 11-21-2006 07:18 PM |
[quote=Jim Lecesse;16073362]try to find extended studs also. safety first, right?[/quote]
exactly if not longer wheel studs then the wide track adapters which are spacers that bolt on.
exactly if not longer wheel studs then the wide track adapters which are spacers that bolt on.
| V5-STi | 11-22-2006 06:19 AM |
Look for the H & R kits.....they come with the longer studs for safe operation.
| breathinez | 11-22-2006 09:00 AM |
I went with a 3mm spacer. Because the tire brand and size I was wanting to run was hitting the outside bottom perch of the coilovers. I don't have any problems what so ever and it does look a little wider.
| Blue_Eyez_ | 11-22-2006 09:27 AM |
I have been running 10mm eibach spacers for about 15k miles of hard driving with absolutly no problems. People talk out of their arses alot around here....
| dibblejr | 11-22-2006 10:42 AM |
I want to add to this.
Wheel spacers are extremely dangerous. During my time in Japan I seen many US Military get killed or mamed by wheel spacers that break or cause the studs to break and cause premature tire wear. It is no fun having to scoop people of the sidewalks and highways due to these mods.
I also seed a jeep in Alabama who had a lot of expensine exterior mods and Dayton wheels that 4 people were killed in 2003 due to the space breaking and causing the driver to lose cotrol.
In my opinion they should be banned.
IMO
Jay-R
Wheel spacers are extremely dangerous. During my time in Japan I seen many US Military get killed or mamed by wheel spacers that break or cause the studs to break and cause premature tire wear. It is no fun having to scoop people of the sidewalks and highways due to these mods.
I also seed a jeep in Alabama who had a lot of expensine exterior mods and Dayton wheels that 4 people were killed in 2003 due to the space breaking and causing the driver to lose cotrol.
In my opinion they should be banned.
IMO
Jay-R
| Turn in Concepts | 11-22-2006 12:37 PM |
I think that's an extreme view of wheel spacers. Don't buy crap ebay or pepboy's spacers and you will be fine. I order mine through wheelspacers.com. the guy is super nice and will custom make anything you want. Never had a problem with any of his parts. It is up to the individual to make sure a proper size spacer is chosen for the appilcation. You CANNOT go anything over 5mm on the stock studs (actually, 5mm is pushing it). Anything thicker than that and you MUST replace the studs with longer ones to be safe.
Tony
Tony
| Call_me_Tom | 11-22-2006 12:42 PM |
[QUOTE=Turn in Concepts;16081123]I think that's an extreme view of wheel spacers. Don't buy crap ebay or pepboy's spacers and you will be fine. I order mine through wheelspacers.com. the guy is super nice and will custom make anything you want. Never had a problem with any of his parts. It is up to the individual to make sure a proper size spacer is chosen for the appilcation. You CANNOT go anything over 5mm on the stock studs (actually, 5mm is pushing it). Anything thicker than that and you MUST replace the studs with longer ones to be safe.
Tony[/QUOTE]
If I go to the site to order spacers can I get a TiC discount? ;)
Tony[/QUOTE]
If I go to the site to order spacers can I get a TiC discount? ;)
| Turn in Concepts | 11-22-2006 12:45 PM |
Unfortunately we haven't struck a deal yet with him. ;)
| Call_me_Tom | 11-22-2006 12:54 PM |
[QUOTE=Turn in Concepts;16081231]Unfortunately we haven't struck a deal yet with him. ;)[/QUOTE]
<thread jack> A little OT but how much (guestimate) would custom spacers for an '05+ STI run (15mm & 5mm)?
<thread jack> A little OT but how much (guestimate) would custom spacers for an '05+ STI run (15mm & 5mm)?
| dibblejr | 11-22-2006 01:27 PM |
Can you actually say that to us first responders, or the relatives that have lost loved ones after the accident investigation team comes to their conclussion.
Actually wheel spacers are illegal in most states that have car inspections. People choose to buy the cheap fix rather than wheels with the propper offset to accomplish to rice out their cars.
Jay-R
[QUOTE=Turn in Concepts;16081123]I think that's an extreme view of wheel spacers. Don't buy crap ebay or pepboy's spacers and you will be fine. I order mine through wheelspacers.com. the guy is super nice and will custom make anything you want. Never had a problem with any of his parts. It is up to the individual to make sure a proper size spacer is chosen for the appilcation. You CANNOT go anything over 5mm on the stock studs (actually, 5mm is pushing it). Anything thicker than that and you MUST replace the studs with longer ones to be safe.
Tony[/QUOTE]
Actually wheel spacers are illegal in most states that have car inspections. People choose to buy the cheap fix rather than wheels with the propper offset to accomplish to rice out their cars.
Jay-R
[QUOTE=Turn in Concepts;16081123]I think that's an extreme view of wheel spacers. Don't buy crap ebay or pepboy's spacers and you will be fine. I order mine through wheelspacers.com. the guy is super nice and will custom make anything you want. Never had a problem with any of his parts. It is up to the individual to make sure a proper size spacer is chosen for the appilcation. You CANNOT go anything over 5mm on the stock studs (actually, 5mm is pushing it). Anything thicker than that and you MUST replace the studs with longer ones to be safe.
Tony[/QUOTE]
| Lexington | 11-22-2006 01:31 PM |
[QUOTE=dibblejr;16081797][B]Can you actually say that to us first responders, or the relatives that have lost loved ones after the accident investigation team comes to their conclussion.[/B]
Actually wheel spacers are illegal in most states that have car inspections. People choose to buy the cheap fix rather than wheels with the propper offset to accomplish to rice out their cars.
Jay-R[/QUOTE]
What?
*Tony* was saying that you shouldn't buy crappy wheel spacers.. where did this family death guilt trip come from??
*edit* it was tony, not clint
Actually wheel spacers are illegal in most states that have car inspections. People choose to buy the cheap fix rather than wheels with the propper offset to accomplish to rice out their cars.
Jay-R[/QUOTE]
What?
*Tony* was saying that you shouldn't buy crappy wheel spacers.. where did this family death guilt trip come from??
*edit* it was tony, not clint
| dibblejr | 11-22-2006 01:37 PM |
Because he said it was an extreme view. Its only extreme until the vender gets sued by a family. You guys are just too young to understand.
If you cant afford to buy correct wheels then leave the wheel spacers alone.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Jay-R
[QUOTE=Lexington;16081846]What?
Clint was saying that you shouldn't buy crappy wheel spacers.. where did this family death guilt trip come from??[/QUOTE]
If you cant afford to buy correct wheels then leave the wheel spacers alone.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Jay-R
[QUOTE=Lexington;16081846]What?
Clint was saying that you shouldn't buy crappy wheel spacers.. where did this family death guilt trip come from??[/QUOTE]
| Turn in Concepts | 11-22-2006 01:38 PM |
[QUOTE=dibblejr;16081797]Can you actually say that to us first responders, or the relatives that have lost loved ones after the accident investigation team comes to their conclussion.
Actually wheel spacers are illegal in most states that have car inspections. People choose to buy the cheap fix rather than wheels with the propper offset to accomplish to rice out their cars.
Jay-R[/QUOTE]
I was not trying to offend. I have never heard of a case where a wheel spacer has caused this type of accident. My heart goes out to the families though; I have been in a very similar position myself.
That being said, there is always risk in everything we do. Most aftermarket parts that are put on cars are not DOT approved.
Actually wheel spacers are illegal in most states that have car inspections. People choose to buy the cheap fix rather than wheels with the propper offset to accomplish to rice out their cars.
Jay-R[/QUOTE]
I was not trying to offend. I have never heard of a case where a wheel spacer has caused this type of accident. My heart goes out to the families though; I have been in a very similar position myself.
That being said, there is always risk in everything we do. Most aftermarket parts that are put on cars are not DOT approved.
| dibblejr | 11-22-2006 01:42 PM |
It's alright, we have done business before and will be doing business again. Just some subjects get touchy. To each their own, and no offense taken.
Jay-R
[QUOTE=Turn in Concepts;16081964]I was not trying to offend. I have never heard of a case where a wheel spacer has caused this type of accident. My heart goes out to the families though; I have been in a very similar position myself.
That being said, there is always risk in everything we do. Most aftermarket parts that are put on cars are not DOT approved.[/QUOTE]
Jay-R
[QUOTE=Turn in Concepts;16081964]I was not trying to offend. I have never heard of a case where a wheel spacer has caused this type of accident. My heart goes out to the families though; I have been in a very similar position myself.
That being said, there is always risk in everything we do. Most aftermarket parts that are put on cars are not DOT approved.[/QUOTE]
| Turn in Concepts | 11-22-2006 01:47 PM |
[QUOTE=dibblejr;16082017]It's alright, we have done business before and will be doing business again. Just some subjects get touchy. To each their own, and no offense taken.
Jay-R[/QUOTE]
I apologize completely. Sorry. :( This is Tony BTW. Clint is the reasonable one.
Jay-R[/QUOTE]
I apologize completely. Sorry. :( This is Tony BTW. Clint is the reasonable one.
| Lexington | 11-22-2006 02:24 PM |
[QUOTE=Turn in Concepts;16082071]I apologize completely. Sorry. :( This is Tony BTW. Clint is the reasonable one.[/QUOTE]
Didn't meant to quote you as clint.. I'm used to thinking of Clint when I see TiC because I see him every time he comes to chicago :)
Either way.. it really sounded like you (Tony) were trying to shy people away from crappy wheel spacers and to do it the 'correct' way, so as to avoid one of those types of accidents :confused:
I don't think an apology was necessary or anything, but either way.. I'll bow out - it's not my place :)
Didn't meant to quote you as clint.. I'm used to thinking of Clint when I see TiC because I see him every time he comes to chicago :)
Either way.. it really sounded like you (Tony) were trying to shy people away from crappy wheel spacers and to do it the 'correct' way, so as to avoid one of those types of accidents :confused:
I don't think an apology was necessary or anything, but either way.. I'll bow out - it's not my place :)
| jeffsnyder | 11-22-2006 02:46 PM |
utoh dibble is goin off again like he did in the subaru crash typo letter...
any how i've been running spacers for about 10k on my 06 TR w.out and problems.
any how i've been running spacers for about 10k on my 06 TR w.out and problems.
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