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Hey guys, surfing forums and different websites I can't find a solution to my issue.
I drive a WDB2102171A201700 Model E290TT from the upper 90s.
I'm trying to fit 18 x 8 with a 37 offset and 235/40 18 in the front. Mechanic says it clears but there is a couple pieces of paper of space in between the rubber and the upper control arm and sides of the wheel and the shock. No issues with rubber and wheels well/fender. To give myself some more space I acquired a set of spacers 10mm(non lip ones) , All great until I start to drive and feel shakiness at around 50km/h only to get worse as I speed up. Took the tires and spacers out put back in my old 10 hole 16" alloys problem fixed.
So my question is/are, what is your opinion on running these with out any spacers and giving my self little while room? ( i haven't tried running this set up without spacers, as im a bit scared of braking something while i couldve avoid it) Keep digging and finding either 3mm(no lip) or going for something bigger with a lip that appropriately sits on that thick a$$ front hub and doesn't allow play for the wheel to shake.
I'm visiting alloys web direct only to find that my set up seem to be in a grey area. I also found other post saying that due to the size of the hub I need special spacers. IE H&R ones, only to found some people saying they still feel vibrations and others dont.
06-03-2021, 10:31 AM
