wheel spacers
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,716
From: New York
RE: wheel spacers
ORIGINAL: cmh
Use this to calculate what size you need:
Wheel spacer calculator Just remember this calculator is for quattro TTs. FWD TTs need to add 8 mm in the rear.
I think it's better to be just inside the fender (mine are 4-5mm) rather than a little outside to prevent road grime from being slung all over the side of your car. I agree but not because of road grime... Wouldn't want to be rubbing against the wheel well!
Use this to calculate what size you need:
Wheel spacer calculator Just remember this calculator is for quattro TTs. FWD TTs need to add 8 mm in the rear.
I think it's better to be just inside the fender (mine are 4-5mm) rather than a little outside to prevent road grime from being slung all over the side of your car. I agree but not because of road grime... Wouldn't want to be rubbing against the wheel well!
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,716
From: New York
RE: wheel spacers
ORIGINAL: jakej
I've also heard that spacers cause vibration... I don't have them though, so I can't tell you first hand.
I've also heard that spacers cause vibration... I don't have them though, so I can't tell you first hand.
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,678
From: Colchester, VT
RE: wheel spacers
If you really want to get technical about it, you wheel is no longer centered over your wheel bearings, which increases stress, which CAN increase wear, which CAN lead to vibration. Obviously, the bigger the spacer, the better the chances, but on the other hand, you're talking 20mm, not 20cm....
my opinion anyway...
my opinion anyway...
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,284
From:
RE: wheel spacers
ORIGINAL: achTTung
If you really want to get technical about it, you wheel is no longer centered over your wheel bearings, which increases stress, which CAN increase wear, which CAN lead to vibration. Obviously, the bigger the spacer, the better the chances, but on the other hand, you're talking 20mm, not 20cm....
my opinion anyway...
If you really want to get technical about it, you wheel is no longer centered over your wheel bearings, which increases stress, which CAN increase wear, which CAN lead to vibration. Obviously, the bigger the spacer, the better the chances, but on the other hand, you're talking 20mm, not 20cm....
my opinion anyway...
says the guy running spacers. just thought i'd remind everyone.
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,678
From: Colchester, VT
RE: wheel spacers
Hey, I'm not trashing them, I'm just stating the full story.
Benefits outweigh the risks (again, my opinion).
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Benefits outweigh the risks (again, my opinion).
Kinda like meth, sure, you look like this
, but man, is it great!Speaking of meth, and the wonderful benefits it has, such as:
[*]Euphoria[*]Increased energy and attentiveness[*]Diarrhea, Nausia[*]Excessive sweating[*]Loss of appetite, insomnia, tremor, jaw-clenching[*]Agitation, compulsive fascination with repetitive tasks[*]Talkativeness, irritability, panic attacks[*]Increasedlibido <--My fav.
Its #2 in the list that reminds me to tell you that I did go thru with a sleep study and whatnot after crashing my car into a guardrail, and as it turns out. I AM narcoleptic! Yeeaaah!
Found out the other day. Gonna be on stimulants to combat daytime sleepyness.
Lifetime prescriptions! Yeeaah!!!
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 115
From:
RE: wheel spacers
Am I doing this right???
So it says I need a .35mm spacer front and .30mm spacer rear??
I'm also runing the TSW Thruston's
Front Wheel
meem:
8.5
in.
Offset: ET+
22
mm
Spacer:
0
mm
Flush with fender
Stock:
7.5
in.
Offset: ET+
32
mm
Spacer:
0
mm
22.7mm INSIDE fender
Width:
in.
Offset: ET+
mm
Spacer:
mm
0.35mm INSIDE fender
Rear Wheel
meem:
8.5
in.
Offset: ET+
16
mm
Spacer:
0
mm
Flush with fender
Stock:
7.5
in.
Offset: ET+
32
mm
Spacer:
0
mm
28.7mm INSIDE fender
Width:
in.
Offset: ET+
mm
Spacer:
mm
0.3mm INSIDE fender
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2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 502
From:
RE: wheel spacers
The offset of your new wheels should be what you put in the ET space. If the wheels are not staggered this should be the same for both front and back. The spacer part you leave blank. When you hit calculate it tells you the correct spacer size for your wheels. Make sure to subtract 2 or 3mm to make sure you don't rub when going over bumps. I run 15mm on the front and 20mm on the back with stock wheels and it looks MUCH better than stock spacing. I don't know why don't make this a standard thing on sport cars.
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1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 433
From: Niles, MI
RE: wheel spacers
some quick work with a tape measure shows I need at least a 20mm rear, 15mm front. I would say I'd prefer a 30mm rear and a 25mm front. As long as the front is 5mm less they should look ok. If the front wheels are spaced closer together than the rear wheels are, what do you think will happen as far as handling is concerned? Not much I assume.