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rs8 alloys spacer help
« on: 31 August 2012, 16:53 »
does any body know what mm spacers to use with rs8 alloys

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/271052.aspx

to make them look flush with the arch ?

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Re: rs8 alloys spacer help
« Reply #1 on: 01 September 2012, 12:26 »
all depends on the offset of the wheel and width.

If they are ET35 8J you could probably have 20mm rear 10mm front. Although to play it safe I went for 5mm front 15mm rear keeping the tyres away from the arch by about 2-3mm


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Re: rs8 alloys spacer help
« Reply #2 on: 01 September 2012, 14:23 »
ok thanks, i cant remember the offset, fininhed spraying them last week,
just need tyres and to fit but i remembered the front wheel just sits on the suspension leg (coilovers)

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Re: rs8 alloys spacer help
« Reply #3 on: 01 September 2012, 15:52 »
you need at least 5mm spacers on the front whatever happens then, same with most coilovers


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175