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Wheel spacers #1350050
09/06/2012 14:35
09/06/2012 14:35
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Sean_C Offline OP
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Let's say I add some spacers to my car and widen the track slightly, say 5mm, will there be any benefit to the handling ?


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Re: Wheel spacers [Re: Sean_C] #1350159
09/06/2012 23:05
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Re: Wheel spacers [Re: Sean_C] #1350503
11/06/2012 07:10
11/06/2012 07:10

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nope iv got 25mm each side 50mm in tottal (only used so i can clear the brembos)and theres no benefit to the handling .... buy some better tyers as iv found tyers make a big diffrence smile

Re: Wheel spacers [Re: Sean_C] #1350592
11/06/2012 16:00
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That puts an end to that idea then.


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Re: Wheel spacers [Re: Sean_C] #1350653
11/06/2012 19:48
11/06/2012 19:48

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Most use spacers as a wider track alters the mechanical traction of the cars handling.
Personally i ran spacers on stock rims and cant say i noticed a difference that would warrant £80 for the spacers and £45 for a 4 wheel alignment.
But i did notice bigger wheels make a massive difference to the handling allbeit they make it skittish imo.

Re: Wheel spacers [Re: ] #1350718
11/06/2012 23:27
11/06/2012 23:27

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I run custom 7mm spacers and handling is spot on. cool
Its all in the setup IMO.


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But i did notice bigger wheels make a massive difference to the handling allbeit they make it skittish imo.


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