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wepsbee
01-08-2010, 10:53 PM
Do wheel spacers really do anything. I understand that they will give a wider stance thus helping in the corners but are spacers in the 10 to 15 mm width really worth it??

Z3_GoCar
01-09-2010, 12:29 AM
Do wheel spacers really do anything. I understand that they will give a wider stance thus helping in the corners but are spacers in the 10 to 15 mm width really worth it??

I use 10mm (~1/4") spacers on the front to get room between my coil-overs and 245 tires. This gives me ~ 3/8" space otherwise with about 1/8" the tire deflection would cause rubbing. YMMV.

richard gleason
01-09-2010, 02:02 AM
Only use them for clearance issues,they are a pain in the ---.Better yet, get the correct offset wheels.Happy :eclipsee_steering:

JLawton
01-09-2010, 07:30 AM
Between wide coilovers, wide tires and wide wheels I need honkin' spacers.

924Guy
01-09-2010, 01:41 PM
On an Escort GTin ITA? No.

Sorry, but what I'm trying to say in the rudest way possible ;) is that it's a small increment. When you're at the 9/10ths prep and driving level, yes, it'll help. If you're not there - it won't be noticeable.

Sadly, some of us can't buy rims with the desired offset...

wepsbee
01-09-2010, 04:37 PM
Thanks all !!!!