Are spacers ok?

[Swiftz]

Got new rims to fix on to my car. But apparently the workshop had to use spacer for each rim to make it out abit. So my worry is whether is this safe? Would it wear down some stuff? And any disadvantages?

[Lester]

Hi there SwiftZ

 

Your tie rod ends and ball joints will be more stressed than using stock offset. Now that spacers are added (for asthetics purpose), these parts might wear out faster than b4. With spacers, there will be added drag as well. If I were you, I'd get some rim with a compromising pcd and use it as it is. But since you have done that, does your rim protrude out of the wheel arch/ fender when you see from the front or rear? If not, then I think it'll be ok. Wat's your stock pcd, new pcd, spacer thickness, suspension upgrades done?, tires rubbing on wheel arch/ fenders?

 

Regards

 

Lester

[Swiftz]

Basically i am driving a 4dr 1.4A Peugeot 206. I can only use a PCD 108 with 4 holes. Been to quite a number of rims shop and unfortunately always dont have much choice of designs, most of them no impressive. Finally they introduce me this Momo GT2 rims PCD 108 which is the correct stock pcd. But they had to add 0.8cm spacers since the rim touches the inner side of the car. No suspension upgrades done, tires previously was 175/65 & now is 195/50, tires do not rub on wheel arch/fenders, & the rim does not protrude out of the wheel arch/fender.

Edited October 17, 2002 by Swiftz

[Presea]

Hi swiftz,

 

...that's the same rim model as mine.

 

I needed spacers....cos my inner fender's all scruffed up, but I realised the mechanic that installed them did not give me any. .... Should have known better. Anyway....it's too late.

 

Do you find your wheels heavy (with the new rim), cos I was handling them this week and I regret getting the GT2. My 16" rims weigh more than 10kg each. Plus tyre,..... I know my car can go faster with lighter rims!

[Swiftz]

Tat sucks. The mechanic should have told u. Luckily the shop tat sold me did advised me on tat. But it did cross my mind whether is there a disadvantage to it. Mine previously was an original 14" hub cap and 3 days ago change to this 15" rims. Definitely i do feel the car is more sluggish, heavier, harder & should consume more petrol. But the up side is better handling, more stable & firmer grip when i do high speed cornering (tested it out at the usual routes tat i like to do corner speeding). So far no regrets & feel happy with it. This weekend i gonna take some test shots of my 206 with my new rims (i am a commercial photographer by the way)

[Presea]

Yeah....with larger wheels, I take corners at speeds that people wouldn't believe......

And my wife keeps grabbing the overhead grab handle whenever I enter a corner .

You should get the magnets and grounding that Cool does for the MCF guys. It should restore the acceleration and speed back!

 

Why don't you join us for one of our meet ups.

Can take photos of ALL our cars

 

but don't look at my rims....they're so badly scratched....I am ashamed!

[Presea]

and speaking about petrol consumption. I went from 185/65R14 to 205/45R16....but my fuel consumption did not really get that affected. I keep my tyre pressure above 220 (up to 250) to make sure I don't lose out there

And I switched to 92 Octane....so I save more.

[Zen]

hey swiftz, 8mm spacer should be okay. don't worry too much about it. it's just pity that you use spacer because of a bigger offset, otherwise, the spacer can give you better asthetic look and better handling.

 

hey, you got the same taste as me huh? I got GT2 9 months ago too .. but recently change to 18", so no more liao

[Swiftz]

Finally got someone tell me its ok. At least tat shld ease my mind a bit. Actually, i already know tat my peugeot 206 have very very limited choice of design. I actually wanted to install the Momo X-1 or Racer Evo 1. But on the day of installation, they found out they couldnt fix on the X-1 & the Racer Evo 1 wasnt so nice on my one afterall. So they introduce the GT2. Wat the heck, since i already search high & low for a nice rim for so long, and so happen GT2 seem to fit the bill, i took it. Now i do find it does look good on my car. But its just a 15". I cant take the 16" as it will void my agent warranty. Anyhow, still checking to see whether how much fuel consumption will go up. Presea, sure would love to join u guys in the next outing. Why not? New friends, new world.

[Guyver]

Yah man... the grounding and Apollo from Cool really restore the lost in power due to drag and responsiveness!!

[Wheellover]

Basically i am driving a 4dr 1.4A Peugeot 206. I can only use a PCD 108 with 4 holes. Been to quite a number of rims shop and unfortunately always dont have much choice of designs, most of them no impressive. Finally they introduce me this Momo GT2 rims PCD 108 which is the correct stock pcd. But they had to add 0.8cm spacers since the rim touches the inner side of the car. No suspension upgrades done, tires previously was 175/65 & now is 195/50, tires do not rub on wheel arch/fenders, & the rim does not protrude out of the wheel arch/fender.

 

Hi Swiftz

 

So the Peugeot is also having a pcd 108 rim, same as my focus. Understand your frustration as it's damm difficult to find nice rims that fits

 

I'm now using the OZ titan.

 

BTW you metioned upgrading to 16" will void the warranty. What is the original size of the stock rim?

[Swiftz]

Yo dude, glad i hav a kaki who is as frustrating as i am. My original stock rim is only 14". I asked my agent 3 times, and each time they reply 15" below ok, if higher my warranty will be void. If i am tat damn rich, i would not have care. Too bad i dont have a money printing machine. Anyhow, i did check out the OZ titan. How much u bought the titan and wat size? I heard it is also PCD 108?

[Wheellover]

Guess different agent has different view about waranty. I'm using the titan 17" rim but nothing was mentioned about warranty being void.

 

I got by rims at $1,700 with tyres after trade in.

 

You mentioned you are are commerical photographer, that's interesting, maybe can help me take a picture of my car

[Kungfu]

s far i know.....spacer cannot use too thick......anything 5mm and below (max 5mm) no effect any sort on anything.....just dun let the tyres rub the inner fender or let the rims clear the brakes holder.....anything thicker than that means either the tyres too thick or rims design not suitable.....using too thick spacers in the long run not too good.

[Rb26dett]

s far i know.....spacer cannot use too thick......anything 5mm and below (max 5mm) no effect any sort on anything.....just dun let the tyres rub the inner fender or let the rims clear the brakes holder.....anything thicker than that means either the tyres too thick or rims design not suitable.....using too thick spacers in the long run not too good.

 

 

yes that is true.usually nothing more than 5mm .

best is to get those bolts in and out spacers or change the bolts to longer and stronger ones (eg nismo long bolts)

 

but of course , best would be to get the correct offset for the rims instead of using any spacers.

[Good-Carbuyer]

Hi swiftz,

 

...that's the same rim model as mine.

 

I needed spacers....cos my inner fender's all scruffed up, but I realised the mechanic that installed them did not give me any. .... Should have known better. Anyway....it's too late.

 

Do you find your wheels heavy (with the new rim), cos I was handling them this week and I regret getting the GT2. My 16" rims weigh more than 10kg each. Plus tyre,..... I know my car can go faster with lighter rims!

Heavier than steel rims and wheels misalignment?

[Kungfu]

if really a must to use spacers....limit to max 5mm...thicker than that not really advisable....i using 3mm....5mm already very thick liao

[Roberttan]

IS nothing wrong to use spacer only with Good premium or branded quality .

as for thickness i have read the brochure their max 30mm( tested)

as for after market (locally fabricated) will depending on the person design and machine shop .

Thin spacer does not meant 100% SAFE. if the fitting is wrong also dangerous to run.