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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 09:14

Title: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 09:14
gentlemen and ladies,

lend me your opinions!

im looking at sorting out the coilovers by next week Saturday bu, need some spacers however unsure as to which ones to get :undecided:

a few links for you to point out which is the best as i dont want to buy from somewhere that do naff kits

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-10mm-Alloy-Wheel-Spacers-Shims-for-VW-Golf-Mk4-/230625896712?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item35b25fe908 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-10mm-Alloy-Wheel-Spacers-Shims-for-VW-Golf-Mk4-/230625896712?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item35b25fe908)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-5MM-HUBCENTRIC-DEDICATED-BORE-ALLOY-WHEEL-SPACERS-SHIMS-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-MK4-/200803459542?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item2ec0d1a1d6 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-5MM-HUBCENTRIC-DEDICATED-BORE-ALLOY-WHEEL-SPACERS-SHIMS-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-MK4-/200803459542?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item2ec0d1a1d6)

a bit lost as to what to do  :undecided:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 09:17
and is 5mm clearance enough? im fitting JOM coilovers, an S3 ARB, some fleabay drop links, also looking for a rear ARB/strut whatever you fancy calling it  :undecided:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: golfyste on 23 August 2012, 09:46
With 10mm spacer you need longer bolts and you want hubcentric really.
Creation Motorsport do some good sets as that what I use  :cool:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: Paul81 on 23 August 2012, 09:50
Hubcentric are your best option mate, 5mm should be fine but I would get some 10mm spacers for the rear as well to even it out
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 10:01
is that £50 for one or two?  :shocked:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: golfyste on 23 August 2012, 10:10
Quote from: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 10:01
is that £50 for one or two?  :shocked:

It's for two an 10 bolts but if you don't change your bolts ten you risk the bolts shearing and your wheel going bye bye
An if they arnt huncentric more problems can occur and sadly £50 is about how much it costs for the right ones.
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 10:19
Quote from: golfyste on 23 August 2012, 10:10
Quote from: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 10:01
is that £50 for one or two?  :shocked:

It's for two an 10 bolts but if you don't change your bolts ten you risk the bolts shearing and your wheel going bye bye
An if they arnt huncentric more problems can occur and sadly £50 is about how much it costs for the right ones.

 :sick: well i'll have to bite the bolt then lol
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: dom on 23 August 2012, 13:29
It depends entirely on the width/offset of the wheel...have a look at JJC race & rally that's where I got my spacers they were cheaper than most other places and the quality is excellent:

http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/wheel-spacers (http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/wheel-spacers)
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 13:32
Quote from: dom069 on 23 August 2012, 13:29
It depends entirely on the width/offset of the wheel...have a look at JJC race & rally that's where I got my spacers they were cheaper than most other places and the quality is excellent:

http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/wheel-spacers (http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/race/wheel-spacers)

cheers mate, i saw them on ebay but werent too sure, will give them a go i recon, cheers again bud!