spacers safe in the long run?

c_jeong89 · 02-24-2010, 07:14 PM

Thinking about putting either 15mm or 18mm spacers in the rear but was wondering if they would last/outlast the car or say about 4-5 years. People say as long as you have quality spacers and lug bolts you are good, but I haven't really heard of people having spacers for a long period of time. By having spacers do you need to re-torque often?

Tee212 · 02-24-2010, 07:18 PM

I put over 30k on 25mm spacer/adapter with no issues. Every retorque was good with no sign of lugs loosening.

tom @ eas · 02-24-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by c_jeong89

Thinking about putting either 15mm or 18mm spacers in the rear but was wondering if they would last/outlast the car or say about 4-5 years. People say as long as you have quality spacers and lug bolts you are good, but I haven't really heard of people having spacers for a long period of time. By having spacers do you need to re-torque often?

Perfectly fine as long as proper steps are taken when installing. Re-torquing shouldn't be necessary but never a bad idea to check.

SV Concepts III · 02-24-2010, 09:44 PM

Not a problem so long as you stick with a reputable brand- make sure they are forged alloy and hubcentric.

nicks3 · 02-26-2010, 03:53 AM

are there any issues with non hubcentric?

bimdaddy · 02-26-2010, 09:34 AM

Bad steering wheel shakes

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Originally Posted by nicks3

are there any issues with non hubcentric?

fnckr · 02-26-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nicks3

are there any issues with non hubcentric?

Increased possibility for vibration and who knows what other dangers. Don't do it!!!

nicks3 · 02-26-2010, 11:04 AM

So hubcentric good and non hubcentric not good?

Tee212 · 02-26-2010, 11:06 AM

I tried them both....good for me!

SV Concepts III · 02-26-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nicks3

So hubcentric good and non hubcentric not good?

You want hubcentric and forged.

GreenPlease · 02-26-2010, 11:12 AM

Just as a thought, if you run spacers you might consider asking your local wheel/tire shop to road-force balance your tires with the spacer on between the wheel and the balancing machine.

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GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 129 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	Just as a thought, if you run spacers you might consider asking your local wheel/tire shop to road-force balance your tires with the spacer on between the wheel and the balancing machine. __________________ Cars>Women
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