ChrisHallam Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Was thinking of getting 5-10mm wheel spacers but my dads told me that it's not a good idea and it may lead to some problems.What are the Pros and Cons?Are there any troubles that may come about with wheel spacers?Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjiii Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 It depends what et your wheels are and how low you are..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisHallam Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 It depends what et your wheels are and how low you are..?I think it's et32 and my Lupo's got standard suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjiii Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 In that case you should have no issues, aslong as you buy proper hubcentric spacers and longer bolts and not the cheap spacers.. Before i had coilies i was lowered 60mm with et20 wheels and 5mm spacers, which made it scrape all the time, but if your on standard suspension you should be fine, but like i say, dont buy cheap.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Lower it first.You'll need flat spacers for anything under 15mm, hub centric for anything more. (less than 15mm and hub centric won't fit)You'll want longer wheel bolts for anything over 5mm.Your Dad is probably worried about wearing out wheel bearings. This isn't very likely, unless you fit stupid wide spacers. I ran 13mm spacers on the rear of my Lupo, didn't have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisHallam Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Lower it first.You'll need flat spacers for anything under 15mm, hub centric for anything more. (less than 15mm and hub centric won't fit)You'll want longer wheel bolts for anything over 5mm.Your Dad is probably worried about wearing out wheel bearings. This isn't very likely, unless you fit stupid wide spacers. I ran 13mm spacers on the rear of my Lupo, didn't have a problem.I'd lower it but it puts my insurance through the roof and I wouldn't want to take the risk of not telling them. But aye cheers for the advice both of you One last thing the Alloys are 6j 15" Calibre Dubs. Do I actually need spacers with 195/50 tyres?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261551093309?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjiii Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 you don't need them, but if you want some on, you want some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Spacers and alloy wheels on a non lowered car will make it look like you're driving a tractor.You also want 195/45 tyres on 15 inch wheels. 195/50 will throw your speedo out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi,If anyone needs any help with modified car insurance then please feel free to drop me a line.Regards,Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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