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Old 08-14-2020, 09:00 PM
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19" factory rims need spacer advice

Need some assistance. I have a 2019 C43 Sedan with the 19" factory rim option below. I'd like to get spacers to make the rims as flush as possible.

I believe I'm looking at 15mm in the rear, but I'm not sure about the front. Just wondering if anyone has these rims and has bought spacers.

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20mm rear and 15mm front, or 15mm rear and 12mm front are common setups on this platform.
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Super question,
just dropped off my ‘17 coupe and waiting on’20 wagon.
I have started researching this and have noted a few threads, but is there anything to look out for between the two sizes and best sources for parts?
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15mm rear 12mm front
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Originally Posted by C43HeartBoost
20mm rear and 15mm front, or 15mm rear and 12mm front are common setups on this platform.
that's common for lowered cars.
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so if not lowered?
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If you aren't lowered 12/12 or 12/15 is good it depends on your preference. I have 12/15, not lowered and I like it. I actually think the car handles a little better with that stance as well.

I had my car lowered but the roads suck where I live and I don't like the uneven tire wear. My wife also drives it so she isn't careful like I am. Overall it just wasn't worth it for me. I thought 12/15 looked good lowered and not lowered. Some of that is going to depend on how stretched your tires are too.
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Originally Posted by VitaminJB
If you aren't lowered 12/12 or 12/15 is good it depends on your preference. I have 12/15, not lowered and I like it. I actually think the car handles a little better with that stance as well.

I had my car lowered but the roads suck where I live and I don't like the uneven tire wear. My wife also drives it so she isn't careful like I am. Overall it just wasn't worth it for me. I thought 12/15 looked good lowered and not lowered. Some of that is going to depend on how stretched your tires are too.
do you have to get new bolts when you add 12/15 spacers. If so where did you get yours?
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do you have to get new bolts when you add 12/15 spacers. If so where did you get yours?
yes you need longer bolts. EC tuning.
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Originally Posted by VitaminJB
yes you need longer bolts. EC tuning.
can you post pics of yours with 12/15 please.
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This is with 12mm front and 15mm rear, with H&R springs


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Looks great. So you used H&R spacers?

So looks to me like the following part numbers from H&R are required:H&R 3055665SW rear 15mm

Bolts - 1454302SW

H&R 2455665SW front 12mm

Bolts - 1454002SW
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H&R sport springs? are those the stock 19" multi spoke black wheels or aftermarket?
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Originally Posted by Vincent Lluch
H&R sport springs? are those the stock 19" multi spoke black wheels or aftermarket?
Yeah, the H&R fixed height springs with factory 19” multi-spoke that I had powder coated black (60% gloss).
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15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear brings it out to pretty much even with the fenders

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Originally Posted by Potochnik11

15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear brings it out to pretty much even with the fenders
looks good. Is that on stock height
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15mm is too much upfront without lowering

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