Wheel spare

[NikosT6@]

good evening!!! I have a T6 4motion '19 with BF Goodrich 225/65/17 tires and Mad 3cm lift springs. I would like to put spacers on the wheels. How many millimeters should I choose and what brand?

 

[StratosFearXX]

I may need some spacers for my new wheels at the back, been looking here:

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Not used them yet but looks like nice stuff.

 

[MikeWillmott]

I have 30mm all round from these guys. They haven’t fallen off yet.
I prefer bolt on rather than bolt through as it’s easier to get the wheels on and (if using OEM wheels) you can use all OEM bolts.

 

[DXX]

I have 30mm all round from these guys. They haven’t fallen off yet.
I prefer bolt on rather than bolt through as it’s easier to get the wheels on and (if using OEM wheels) you can use all OEM bolts.

Are you using the OEM length bolts with 30mm spacers!?

 

[MikeWillmott]

Yep!
Got a set off the forum for about £20 posted.

 

[DXX]

How much thread engaged in the hub?

 

[MikeWillmott]

Same amount as with a wheel…
If in doubt check with your spacer vendors!

 

[DXX]

Same amount as with a wheel…
If in doubt check with your spacer vendors!

I misread last night, thought you were using bolt through

 

[NikosT6@]

Is there any danger with wheel spacers?
is there any possible damage to the car from these??

 

[MikeWillmott]

I have looked for evidence of problems with wheel spacers and have yet to find any!

 

[moomin-j]

Is there any danger with wheel spacers?
is there any possible damage to the car from these??

I have looked for evidence of problems with wheel spacers and have yet to find any!

Do they not increase wear on wheel bearings?
Sticking further out, increasing the leverage.

But, (myself included) prefers form over function!!

 

[MikeWillmott]

Theoretically yes, but I haven’t found any statistical studies or documented evidence, only conjecture.
If you took the extreme then a 10metre spacer would probably strip the threads pretty quickly with the leverage involved.

 

[DXX]

Depending on the width of the spacer they can cause extra body damage from stone chips and the dirt that would normally be contained in the wheel arch ends up over the side of the van.

 

[NikosT6@]

Let's be logical. The spacers I finally ordered are from Eibach, 25mm front and 30mm rear.. the rubber will come in line with the dome... I hope I don't cause any damage to the mechanical operation of the car.