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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: JDM82 on 30 May 2010, 22:09

Title: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: JDM82 on 30 May 2010, 22:09

I haven't a clue about this topic so if its a stupid question please forgive me.

I got 18 inch alloys on my mk4 golf replacing the original vw ones.They dont feel right had they checked etc but still dont feel right.Ive read alot on here about spacers.Do I need them? They shop that sold and fitted the new alloys fitted some but not decent ones I think. What spacers do I need and where do I get them? Does anyone sell and fit them in the north east area ie teesside area.

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 30 May 2010, 22:15

What do you mean when you say it doesn't feel right?

Whats wrong?

You shouldnt need spacers atall unless really low / want to fill arches / PCD adaptors..

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: linz on 30 May 2010, 23:23

most people like myself only have spacers for a looks thing generally they arnt needed

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2010, 23:29

When you say it does not feel right, what do you mean.

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: DarkGti on 31 May 2010, 00:11

Quote from: linz on 30 May 2010, 23:23

most people like myself only have spacers for a looks thing generally they arnt needed

only needed if your running a big brake kit

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: The Dave on 31 May 2010, 00:58

Are you refering to spigot rings rather than spacers?

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: JDM82 on 31 May 2010, 10:47

Spigot rings? Are they thin black rings in the centre of the wheel? The guy at quick fit said they where poor quality ones they had fitted. As not right I mean slight steering wheel wobble just doesn't feel how it did before I upgraded my alloys. Ive had them checked out and the nuts checked for being loose but it came back ok but still it doesn't feel right?

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: The Dave on 31 May 2010, 12:23

Yeah those are the buggers, just ensure they're the right size for your centre bore :)

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 31 May 2010, 12:32

Have the wheels been balanced?

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: JDM82 on 31 May 2010, 13:04

Yeah they have been balanced twice. The guy at quick fit when balancing them mentioned they had cheap spigot rings and showed me these black thin rings so that mite be my problem.What type or make of spigot rings do I need them and where would I get these from fitted?

Title: Re: new alloys need spacers?
Post by: dellenty69 on 31 May 2010, 13:30

spigot rings are spigot ring truthfully! unless they are damaged or incorrect fitments.

but if you take a look at the ones on your car now, they should have a number on them. you can find replacement ones on ebay, or any alloy shop. i even ordered mine from halfords.

James