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Title: spacer help
Post by: mason001 on 05 November 2012, 15:05
hey guys,

just bought some 17" fox racing alloys, when the tyre place were fitting them today they said they'd recommend getting some spacers for them. this is the first set of alloys i've bought so massively uneducated when it comes to this so therefore have no idea what size to get. any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 05 November 2012, 15:40
15mm front and 20mm back gives it a nice stance and lines the wheels up with the arches, also will help in the future when you fit coilys and big brakes. best be is hubcentrics as well, looking at about 100-120 for a decent set of 4
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: AD1.8T on 05 November 2012, 15:43
Alloys and wheels classifieds  :whistle:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 05 November 2012, 15:43
Alloys and wheels classifieds  :whistle:

or that... :grin:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: AD1.8T on 05 November 2012, 16:08
It was a shamefull plug but im in serious need of some 30s and 35s which cost £180 so i need the pennies for mine before my new wheels can go on lol
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: asboGTI on 05 November 2012, 16:17
i just need new wheels then i cna think about spacers hopefully someone will slip me some free hint hint  :grin: i can only dream
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: dom on 05 November 2012, 19:17
hey guys,

just bought some 17" fox racing alloys, when the tyre place were fitting them today they said they'd recommend getting some spacers for them. this is the first set of alloys i've bought so massively uneducated when it comes to this so therefore have no idea what size to get. any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

Depends entirely on the width & offset of the wheels?

I'm curious as to why the tyre place recommended them? Are your tyres rubbing on the struts?
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: mason001 on 05 November 2012, 23:34
hey guys,

just bought some 17" fox racing alloys, when the tyre place were fitting them today they said they'd recommend getting some spacers for them. this is the first set of alloys i've bought so massively uneducated when it comes to this so therefore have no idea what size to get. any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

Depends entirely on the width & offset of the wheels?

I'm curious as to why the tyre place recommended them? Are your tyres rubbing on the struts?

they said that i needed them or i'd find the steering wheel was vibrating, seems ok but don't wanna risk anything to be honest.

thanks guys i'll have a look about for some 150 and 200mm ones then.
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 06 November 2012, 00:25
It was a shamefull plug but im in serious need of some 30s and 35s which cost £180 so i need the pennies for mine before my new wheels can go on lol

arent we all a bit shamefull here?  :lipsrsealed:

though tbh with you i'm getting tired of spending money on this friggin car...but i love it so  :rolleyes:

and my dads just offered me the mk1 TT 225 or the 3.2 V6 TT just to get rid of it lol
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: dom on 06 November 2012, 16:20
hey guys,

just bought some 17" fox racing alloys, when the tyre place were fitting them today they said they'd recommend getting some spacers for them. this is the first set of alloys i've bought so massively uneducated when it comes to this so therefore have no idea what size to get. any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

Depends entirely on the width & offset of the wheels?

I'm curious as to why the tyre place recommended them? Are your tyres rubbing on the struts?

they said that i needed them or i'd find the steering wheel was vibrating, seems ok but don't wanna risk anything to be honest.

thanks guys i'll have a look about for some 150 and 200mm ones then.

I think that they're bullsh!tting you mate!

Also you want 15mm or 20mm, not 150mm/200mm :grin:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: AD1.8T on 06 November 2012, 17:24
 :grin: got poke yo !!!!

All seriousness ive got some 15s with bolts for after market wheels mate pm if interested need the funds asap !
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 06 November 2012, 19:01
hey guys,

just bought some 17" fox racing alloys, when the tyre place were fitting them today they said they'd recommend getting some spacers for them. this is the first set of alloys i've bought so massively uneducated when it comes to this so therefore have no idea what size to get. any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

Depends entirely on the width & offset of the wheels?

I'm curious as to why the tyre place recommended them? Are your tyres rubbing on the struts?

they said that i needed them or i'd find the steering wheel was vibrating, seems ok but don't wanna risk anything to be honest.

thanks guys i'll have a look about for some 150 and 200mm ones then.

I think that they're bullsh!tting you mate!

Also you want 15mm or 20mm, not 150mm/200mm :grin:

GAD'DAMN! he building a MONSTER DUB son!  :laugh:
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: mason001 on 06 November 2012, 19:30
hey guys,

just bought some 17" fox racing alloys, when the tyre place were fitting them today they said they'd recommend getting some spacers for them. this is the first set of alloys i've bought so massively uneducated when it comes to this so therefore have no idea what size to get. any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

Depends entirely on the width & offset of the wheels?

I'm curious as to why the tyre place recommended them? Are your tyres rubbing on the struts?

they said that i needed them or i'd find the steering wheel was vibrating, seems ok but don't wanna risk anything to be honest.

thanks guys i'll have a look about for some 150 and 200mm ones then.

I think that they're bullsh!tting you mate!

Also you want 15mm or 20mm, not 150mm/200mm :grin:

you think i wont need them then? cos like i said i havent experienced any vibrating or anything.
Title: Re: spacer help
Post by: GTi_James on 06 November 2012, 19:42
get them anyway as you would need them if your going lower