Maximum size spacers
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Maximum size spacers
Well i am running a non staggered setup : 18x8... & i think, as most of you will agree, spacers are a must... however before ordering i was wondering whats the maximum size spacers i can buy... (i am probably ordering from ebay.de since i am in europe now)...
check below pictures :
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check below pictures :
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What are the offset of the wheels? I'm not sure if coupe's offset is the same as sedan's W203, but i think the maximum offset for unmodified fenders (for sedan) should be +30, this should count for normal W203 as well as AMG.
i think running 30mm spacer would not be safe, you would have to use extra long bolts as well. Normally 15mm would be sufficient and most producers would only recommend that width at the max. I myself have used 20mm (hubcentric) at the front and rear. While driving on highways (hi speed), there were no problem with shuddering at all, but it affected the handling so much that it made the car understeer a lot. I would recommend staying below 20mm.
At the moment i am using 8mm spacer at the back to have the rear wheel sits flush to the fender, currently the effective ET is +29 (normal ET is +37). Like below...
i think running 30mm spacer would not be safe, you would have to use extra long bolts as well. Normally 15mm would be sufficient and most producers would only recommend that width at the max. I myself have used 20mm (hubcentric) at the front and rear. While driving on highways (hi speed), there were no problem with shuddering at all, but it affected the handling so much that it made the car understeer a lot. I would recommend staying below 20mm.
At the moment i am using 8mm spacer at the back to have the rear wheel sits flush to the fender, currently the effective ET is +29 (normal ET is +37). Like below...
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the offset of my wheels is 35mm...
15mm spacers will push the wheels 15mm on each side ? on 15mm in total ?
maybe you understeered because of your 20mm FRONT spacers ?
15mm spacers will push the wheels 15mm on each side ? on 15mm in total ?
maybe you understeered because of your 20mm FRONT spacers ?
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And yes i did understeer a lot when i used the 20mm spacers on the front.
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there is no right or wrong answer for spacers. anything larger than 15mm spacer they are designed to bolt onto the hub first and then use the lug nuts instead of the lug bolts.
as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.
as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.
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there is no right or wrong answer for spacers. anything larger than 15mm spacer they are designed to bolt onto the hub first and then use the lug nuts instead of the lug bolts.
as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.
as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.
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i found h&r 10mm spacers but it says that they are not hubcentric.. is that ok ?
"Total Track Widening 20mm (10mm Each Side) Flat Spacers (Not Hubcentric)"
"Total Track Widening 20mm (10mm Each Side) Flat Spacers (Not Hubcentric)"
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do not buy non hubcentric spacers unless you like having wheel vibrations when you drive.
10mm hubcentric spacer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel...ht_1490wt_1086
10mm hubcentric spacer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel...ht_1490wt_1086
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there is no right or wrong answer for spacers. anything larger than 15mm spacer they are designed to bolt onto the hub first and then use the lug nuts instead of the lug bolts.
as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.
as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.
The 20s I had were for my stock 17's - haven't had spacers on my summer rims yet - they are 18x8 like yours, so I'm interested in your results. But I'd guess that 12-15 would probably be best.
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do not buy non hubcentric spacers unless you like having wheel vibrations when you drive.
10mm hubcentric spacer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel...ht_1490wt_1086
10mm hubcentric spacer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel...ht_1490wt_1086
Hmm - my 20 mm H&Rs did not do as you indicated, and I never had a problem with them.
The 20s I had were for my stock 17's - haven't had spacers on my summer rims yet - they are 18x8 like yours, so I'm interested in your results. But I'd guess that 12-15 would probably be best.
The 20s I had were for my stock 17's - haven't had spacers on my summer rims yet - they are 18x8 like yours, so I'm interested in your results. But I'd guess that 12-15 would probably be best.
i will keep you updated if i find 15mm H&R's in europe for a decent price...
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Normally 15mm would be sufficient and most producers would only recommend that width at the max. I myself have used 20mm (hubcentric) at the front and rear. While driving on highways (hi speed), there were no problem with shuddering at all, but it affected the handling so much that it made the car understeer a lot. I would recommend staying below 20mm.
Hmm - my 20 mm H&Rs did not do as you indicated, and I never had a problem with them.
The 20s I had were for my stock 17's - haven't had spacers on my summer rims yet - they are 18x8 like yours, so I'm interested in your results. But I'd guess that 12-15 would probably be best.
The 20s I had were for my stock 17's - haven't had spacers on my summer rims yet - they are 18x8 like yours, so I'm interested in your results. But I'd guess that 12-15 would probably be best.
