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Jul 16, 2012 | 12:37 PM

AmmarYasirA

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W219 CLS63

SERIOUS noob question-

what the hell do spacers do? and what is offset?

I dont do wheels and I run stock so I have no idea what the hell these are..

Someone help out.

Thanks,

Ammar

Jul 16, 2012 | 02:18 PM

clkwork

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Spacers are plates that sit between the wheel and the hub to push them out farther. Sometimes you need new studs depending on how far out you want to go.

This pic explains offset

Jul 16, 2012 | 02:22 PM

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They go between the rim and the hub and essentially they push the wheels out closer to the fender. Most people prefer the "flush" look where the fender is directly inline with the face of the wheel. Offset I cant really describe but a et45 is a wheel that is further away from being flush that an et35, for example. I did them on my Audi so Im pretty much an expert for Audis, but a MB is probably different as far as the hub size, flushness et and so on

Jul 16, 2012 | 07:06 PM

AmmarYasirA

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So spacers help with offset? and the lower the offset number... the more flush it is?

thanks for the info guys....

and I also heard spacers arent good for your car? can someone fill in on this one as well?

Jul 17, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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I have also heard spacers and plates increase stress on the bolts. Obviously affecting the offset is going to affect the handling.

Jul 17, 2012 | 07:35 PM

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you should google this if you haven't yet.....(no disrespect)
I did, and learned a good bit from a few different places....

good luck!

Jul 17, 2012 | 10:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AmmarYasirA

what the hell do spacers do? and what is offset?

I dont do wheels and I run stock so I have no idea what the hell these are..

Someone help out.

Thanks,

Ammar

I didn't know either...