Wheel spacers.

blakeck2 · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject: Wheel spacers.

How many of you are running them and what do you think of them?

James 93SLC · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject:

Running them on my front wheels because....ummmm they wouldn't work without them Confused

The edge of my 16" wheels would rub the front knuckle without the 7mm spacers I got from T3Technique. Chris (loogy) has a great product. Nicely machined and are hub centric.

Are you looking to just widen your stance? You usually run spacers out of necessity, though looks and performance issue can come into play.
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x2 on Loogy's spacers. 7mm up front and 12mm in rear. The fronts were necessary to clear the upper control arm, the rears provide clearance for chains.
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blakeck2 · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

Im gonna be running a set of wheels with a et of 47 so I need 15mm all around from what loogy says. Just from reading a few forums online had me a little worried but I knew the samba members would help me out Twisted Evil

a914622 · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject:

I made a 3/8 thick set for my first set of 15s. No problems. The holes for the bolts should only have a little slop.

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msinabottle · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject: Don't Laminate 'Em

I initially had to use two sets of pot-metal Pep Boys specials to get the offset my 15" Audi Rims and Agilis tires needed. The snugged right over each other, but I had my misgivings.

It WORKED, and proved how good the new rims and tires were, but I got vibration quite often at all speeds. I finally ordered a purpose built set of exactly the right size, and my vibration disappeared. That being the case, I love 'em.

Best!
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ProvoCyclist · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:35 pm Post subject:

Ive got a set of Loogy's, 15mm rear, 20 mm front. No problems at all, and im not particularly gentle.
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blakeck2 · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject:

Fococlimber · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject:

are spacers bad for the axles? i heard they will bow after a while, I would like to widen my vans stance for handling purposes, living in colorado the canyons can be a bit tight and the turns are sharp, any advice?
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ProvoCyclist · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:08 pm Post subject:

idahoskier · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:39 pm Post subject:

Im running 8mm non hub centric spacers. The hub centric style is nice for an easier install, if you want those then Loogy is your man. I was on a bit of a budget so I tried a set of generic 8mm I had access to. I have found that so long as you are careful when you mount your wheels and retorque them after a few miles (as you always should no matter what) you will have no troubles. I have been several thousand miles, sustained speeds of up to 90 MPH (Subaru conversion), and been over some pretty rough roads and have yet to experience any vibration issues. The key is to make sure you get properly rated lug bolts, 10K vs 8K (again, Loogy is your man). Dont be afraid of spacers. I just wont trust anyone but myself to mount my wheels properly from now on... a small price to pay but more than worth it!
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ValleyHappy · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:34 am Post subject:

I am running 12mm front and rear with 16" MB wheels. I ordered the spacers and hardware through loogy. I can't say enough great things about him and the help he gave me. I fitted 225/70/16 Yokohama tires on them. The look is great and my Westy rides like a dream.
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