Maximum size spacers

HellsAngel · 11-07-2009, 08:13 AM

Well i am running a non staggered setup : 18x8... & i think, as most of you will agree, spacers are a must... however before ordering i was wondering whats the maximum size spacers i can buy... (i am probably ordering from ebay.de since i am in europe now)...
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TemjinX2 · 11-07-2009, 08:15 AM

i'm running 15mm and 12mm hubcentric spacers without any problems. But there on 19 x 8.5 wheel.

HellsAngel · 11-07-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TemjinX2

i'm running 15mm and 12mm hubcentric spacers without any problems. But there on 19 x 8.5 wheel.

i was thinking 30mm in the back... (of course hubcentric, i'm going H&R or Eibach).....

TemjinX2 · 11-07-2009, 08:23 AM

i think frankw is the best person to ask.

HellsAngel · 11-07-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TemjinX2

i think frankw is the best person to ask.

i know, & i am waiting

ciacia · 11-07-2009, 09:45 AM

What are the offset of the wheels? I'm not sure if coupe's offset is the same as sedan's W203, but i think the maximum offset for unmodified fenders (for sedan) should be +30, this should count for normal W203 as well as AMG.

i think running 30mm spacer would not be safe, you would have to use extra long bolts as well. Normally 15mm would be sufficient and most producers would only recommend that width at the max. I myself have used 20mm (hubcentric) at the front and rear. While driving on highways (hi speed), there were no problem with shuddering at all, but it affected the handling so much that it made the car understeer a lot. I would recommend staying below 20mm.

At the moment i am using 8mm spacer at the back to have the rear wheel sits flush to the fender, currently the effective ET is +29 (normal ET is +37). Like below...

HellsAngel · 11-07-2009, 09:55 AM

the offset of my wheels is 35mm...
15mm spacers will push the wheels 15mm on each side ? on 15mm in total ?
maybe you understeered because of your 20mm FRONT spacers ?

ciacia · 11-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellsAngel

the offset of my wheels is 35mm...
15mm spacers will push the wheels 15mm on each side ? on 15mm in total ?
maybe you understeered because of your 20mm FRONT spacers ?

15mm spacers will push the wheels outwards (on each side), therefore your effective ET is +20. On W203 sedan, that kind of offset will push the wheels to sit out from the standard fenders. Mind you though, i found that the right side offset is less than the left side offset on the W203 sedan.

And yes i did understeer a lot when i used the 20mm spacers on the front.

FrankW · 11-07-2009, 07:03 PM

there is no right or wrong answer for spacers. anything larger than 15mm spacer they are designed to bolt onto the hub first and then use the lug nuts instead of the lug bolts.

as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.

HellsAngel · 11-07-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankW

there is no right or wrong answer for spacers. anything larger than 15mm spacer they are designed to bolt onto the hub first and then use the lug nuts instead of the lug bolts.

as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent.

excuse my newbie"ness" in wheels setups, but 15mm wouldnt give me any rubbing or whatever issue ? do i need longer bolts ?
thank you

11-07-2009, 08:15 AM	#2
TemjinX2 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 3,148 Drives: 02 c32	i'm running 15mm and 12mm hubcentric spacers without any problems. But there on 19 x 8.5 wheel. __________________ 2004 ex civic coupe = sold 1994 Integra gsr jdm front = sold 2002 Mercedes c32 amg = the new project My carputer http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=237456 My tsx retrofit project http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=242212 TemjinX2's rides http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post3053382 TemjinX2's $20 seat control module fix http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...55#post3068555

11-07-2009, 08:23 AM	#4
TemjinX2 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 3,148 Drives: 02 c32	i think frankw is the best person to ask. __________________ 2004 ex civic coupe = sold 1994 Integra gsr jdm front = sold 2002 Mercedes c32 amg = the new project My carputer http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=237456 My tsx retrofit project http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=242212 TemjinX2's rides http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...=1#post3053382 TemjinX2's $20 seat control module fix http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...55#post3068555

11-07-2009, 07:03 PM	#9
FrankW Out Of Control!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 19,294 Drives: DirtyToo & Thrifty	there is no right or wrong answer for spacers. anything larger than 15mm spacer they are designed to bolt onto the hub first and then use the lug nuts instead of the lug bolts. as for how thick do you want to use. that's up to how you want it to look. 15mm for your rear would be decent. __________________ 2002 W203 M112K with insane amount of mods "new pic on last page" 2008 W204 M272 with not so much mods. wants 307hp 7200 redline engine from SL350 For Sale:authentic Carlsson exhaust tips (2) $200

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11-07-2009, 09:45 AM	#6
ciacia Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Drives: C240 W203	What are the offset of the wheels? I'm not sure if coupe's offset is the same as sedan's W203, but i think the maximum offset for unmodified fenders (for sedan) should be +30, this should count for normal W203 as well as AMG. i think running 30mm spacer would not be safe, you would have to use extra long bolts as well. Normally 15mm would be sufficient and most producers would only recommend that width at the max. I myself have used 20mm (hubcentric) at the front and rear. While driving on highways (hi speed), there were no problem with shuddering at all, but it affected the handling so much that it made the car understeer a lot. I would recommend staying below 20mm. At the moment i am using 8mm spacer at the back to have the rear wheel sits flush to the fender, currently the effective ET is +29 (normal ET is +37). Like below...

11-07-2009, 09:55 AM	#7
HellsAngel MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France, Lebanon Posts: 1,097 Drives: 03 c320 coupe	the offset of my wheels is 35mm... 15mm spacers will push the wheels 15mm on each side ? on 15mm in total ? maybe you understeered because of your 20mm FRONT spacers ?

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