Keep 18mm rear spacer or switch to 15mm?

Jdub679 · 07-22-2016, 12:47 PM

Setup is Stock 193M 18" wheels, stock rear suspension, and 18 mm BMS rear spacer.

I get an occasional rub over compression bumps currently.

I am about to replace my rear tire in a week from Hankook Evo V12 to Michelin PSS (stock sizes). Everything I hear about the PSS is that it's a little more square, so I'm worried there will be more rubbing.

So I need some advice, keep the current rear 18mm spacer? Or switch to a 15mm right away?

Thanks.

Jdub679 · 07-26-2016, 01:42 PM

Anyone?

Twin_Snails · 07-29-2016, 01:57 PM

I'd keep the 18mm spacers, the difference of 2mm probably wouldn't make a big difference. You also said you currently have PSS tires which i believe run a bit wider than most. I think you'll be fine once you switch to the v12's.

1QuikWS6 · 08-01-2016, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by yacuzzi_boi

I'd keep the 18mm spacers, the difference of 2mm probably wouldn't make a big difference. You also said you currently have PSS tires which i believe run a bit wider than most. I think you'll be fine once you switch to the v12's.

18-15=3

Jdub679 · 08-01-2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yacuzzi_boi

I'd keep the 18mm spacers, the difference of 2mm probably wouldn't make a big difference. You also said you currently have PSS tires which i believe run a bit wider than most. I think you'll be fine once you switch to the v12's.

Thanks, but actually, I went from the V12s to the PSS.

And they DEFINITELY rub more now. So I'll be selling my 18 mm spacers and getting a pair of 15mm.

Twin_Snails · 08-01-2016, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Quote:

Originally Posted by yacuzzi_boi

I'd keep the 18mm spacers, the difference of 2mm probably wouldn't make a big difference. You also said you currently have PSS tires which i believe run a bit wider than most. I think you'll be fine once you switch to the v12's.

18-15=3

lol typo

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