Spacers for standard 18" S Line alloys

[Agent_Trig]

I'd like to push out the standard wheels, but not so far that they rub in the arches.

Which spacers do you guys recommend, and how far can I push them out?

Thanks

 

[Lings]

I think people are using H&R spacers @ 10 mm on the rear
I may be wrong ?

 

[Fast3000]

10 mm would look smart...

 

[Agent_Trig]

I think people are using H&R spacers @ 10 mm on the rear
I may be wrong ?

Is that 10mm on each side? When looking at the 10mm kits, they are actually 2 x 5mm spacers.
So should I be looking at the 20mm kits?

 

[Rhyso]

Is that 10mm on each side? When looking at the 10mm kits, they are actually 2 x 5mm spacers.
So should I be looking at the 20mm kits?

Its 10mm each side. I've just ordered a set from DPM and they include 2 x 10mm spacers

 

[spencer361]

Is 10mm definitely the recommended max?

 

[Rhyso]

Is 10mm definitely the recommended max?

Depends on the wheels and if you're lowered. Most tend to go for 12mm on the rear with standard fit wheels and have no problems even when lowered

 

[spencer361]

Yeah standard height sportback on s-line 18's.

Thanks Rhyso

 

[Agent_Trig]

Depends on the wheels and if you're lowered. Most tend to go for 12mm on the rear with standard fit wheels and have no problems even when lowered

And what about on the front?

 

[Rhyso]

And what about on the front?

Same applies. Fronts stick out further naturally anyway so if you want the flush look you'll need smaller spacers for them. I've only ever fitted spacers to the rear so I'm no expert on the matter!

 

[jungleman]

a lot of people including my self are running 10s front & 12s rear, thats on standard rims and a drop with no rubbing, i think you can go up to 15s at the rear with no drop and no rubbing but i could be wrong, mines and S3 so will be a lot lower so you should be fine

 

[Denty]

a lot of people including my self are running 10s front & 12s rear, thats on standard rims and a drop with no rubbing, i think you can go up to 15s at the rear with no drop and no rubbing but i could be wrong, mines and S3 so will be a lot lower so you should be fine

When fitting spacers to the rear only would this effect handling at all?

 

[N8]

10s front, and 12s rear

 

[cdj3.2]

10s front, and 12s rear

agreed that the most common setup, although i'm running 10's front and 15's back on standard s3.

 

[N8]

Good lad. I'm going to be running 10s and 13s on my new setup...

 

[sparki]

I was running 10mm H and R Spacers on the Front (That's 10mm a side) and 15mm on the rear with no rubbing unless the car was fully loaded (3 people in back) and even then that was only on large bumps you can prevent this if you remove 1 screw from each side of the wheel arch lining. I think the 10 - 15 set up was perfect the only reason I took mine off was I've just bought some wider alloys.

 

[Denty]

IS the handling unaffected when pushed hard with a wider track at the rear? Also was that on an s3? cheers

 

[jungleman]

it shouldnt adversely effect the handling even with only going wider just at the back, but visually its best to do both with a 2mm wider set at the back compared to the front

 

[Denty]

Do u think 11's would be ok all round? ive seen some forge ones that look good...

 

[cdj3.2]

I was running 10mm H and R Spacers on the Front (That's 10mm a side) and 15mm on the rear with no rubbing unless the car was fully loaded (3 people in back) and even then that was only on large bumps you can prevent this if you remove 1 screw from each side of the wheel arch lining. I think the 10 - 15 set up was perfect the only reason I took mine off was I've just bought some wider alloys.

On mine now!! ;-)

 

[jungleman]

Do u think 11's would be ok all round? ive seen some forge ones that look good...

should look good, thats in-between what ive got on mine so you shouldnt have any issues, ideally you would go a little larger at the back compared to the front as the back is 2mm per side narrower then the front... but i dont know of anyone that could spot 2mm by eye lol

 

[Smoothie]

I just put 12mm on the rear of ET56, perfect setup as no issues

 

[N8]

Forged ones are good, H&R ones cracked twice on mine, I've now got custom spacers! Shall be fitting in the week...

 

[sparki]

On mine now!! ;-)

Ha Good Stuff
Get some pics up!