Whats the largest spacers I can run?

leebske · Sat, Jul-10-2010, 01:37:24 PM

Hey,

I am having to order my spacers from overseas but want the most aggressive stance possible at the moment as the rims I bought have a 35mm offset at the rear and are 9.5inches.

Also, it is lowered so the rim tucks inside the wheel arch so couldnt push it out too much otherwise it will hit

Whats the largest possible spacer you think I could go to?

Cheers in advance

mugenh22a4 · Sat, Jul-10-2010, 03:38:06 PM

Pics? What type of tires do you have

leebske · Tue, Sep-28-2010, 06:03:10 AM

Sorry to dig this thread up but here are the pics.

Im running 275/35/19s at the rear and it has been lowered on H&R Cup Kit Coilovers and Springs.

Whats the largest spacer you think I could get away with?

I think the offset is the same as the front like 34/35

volksfragen · Tue, Sep-28-2010, 06:05:44 AM

PicFail

measure from your sidewall to the inside of the fender. that is how big of a spacer you can run (I would say minus 5-8mm for rubbing)

You can run 10inch wide in the rear with a 25 mm offset with a 10mm spacer (Making a 15mm et) without rubbing

leebske · Tue, Sep-28-2010, 06:26:49 AM

Sorry im not too familiar with those terms. Where is sidewall-to-inside fender?

jph28 · Tue, Sep-28-2010, 02:05:04 PM

Yikes, how wide is your wheel? Those tires are horribly stretched for being 275 width. Sweeping those issues under the rug, regarding a spacer it looks like only have room for a few mm at best... By the way a 275/35-19 is a pretty tall tire.

Reach · Tue, Sep-28-2010, 03:22:52 PM

Measure this (laterally, not diagonally as I drew it in the picture):

Then subtract 3-5mm to be safe for clearance reason. That's how big of a spacer you can run with any given setup.

I would also recommend getting a better wheel / tire setup before getting spacers for cosmetic reason though! Those tires are stretched!

Mr. Wolfe · Tue, Sep-28-2010, 03:52:20 PM

Either those are wider than 9.5" or your tires are smaller than 275's. 275's aren't even stretched like that on a 10.5" wheel.

Mr. Wolfe

johnhk79 · Tue, Sep-28-2010, 04:43:57 PM

For the rear without fender roll, you can go up to a 275/30 tire with a 19x10 20et wheel. This will rub when going on harsh bumps or dips, but nothing bad where anything gets damaged. When you roll your fenders, you can probably get an extra 5mm.

For the 9.5" rear you have, you can probably stick a 20mm spacer back there if I'm understanding your post correctly.

Sat, Jul-10-2010, 01:37:24 PM	#1
leebske leebske Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 206 Reputation: 0 Location: Auckland	Whats the largest spacers I can run? Hey, I am having to order my spacers from overseas but want the most aggressive stance possible at the moment as the rims I bought have a 35mm offset at the rear and are 9.5inches. Also, it is lowered so the rim tucks inside the wheel arch so couldnt push it out too much otherwise it will hit Whats the largest possible spacer you think I could go to? Cheers in advance __________________ Mods: VS Work 19" Staggered \| CSL Rear Diffuser \| K&N Air Intake \| H&R Adjustable Suspension \| Hamann Exhaust by Supersprint Autosolutions Ultra SSK \| Umnitza Orion V2 Angel Eyes \| ZHP Shift Knob & Alcantara Boot \| CF Hood Vent \| CF Splitters \| Smoked Corners Blacked Kidney & Side Gills \| LED Rear lights \| 30% Tint \| Hardwired V1 \| Footwell LED Interior Lights \| CF Wrap Trim \| Charcoal Tail Lights Clutch Stop \| CDV Delete Upcoming: Aluminum Pedals \| CSL Bootlid

Sat, Jul-10-2010, 03:38:06 PM	#2
mugenh22a4 เป็นคนจีน Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,404 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Pics? What type of tires do you have __________________ 2008 ISF, Smokey Granite Mica on Black

Tue, Sep-28-2010, 06:03:10 AM	#3
leebske leebske Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 206 Reputation: 0 Location: Auckland	Sorry to dig this thread up but here are the pics. Im running 275/35/19s at the rear and it has been lowered on H&R Cup Kit Coilovers and Springs. Whats the largest spacer you think I could get away with? I think the offset is the same as the front like 34/35 __________________ Mods: VS Work 19" Staggered \| CSL Rear Diffuser \| K&N Air Intake \| H&R Adjustable Suspension \| Hamann Exhaust by Supersprint Autosolutions Ultra SSK \| Umnitza Orion V2 Angel Eyes \| ZHP Shift Knob & Alcantara Boot \| CF Hood Vent \| CF Splitters \| Smoked Corners Blacked Kidney & Side Gills \| LED Rear lights \| 30% Tint \| Hardwired V1 \| Footwell LED Interior Lights \| CF Wrap Trim \| Charcoal Tail Lights Clutch Stop \| CDV Delete Upcoming: Aluminum Pedals \| CSL Bootlid

Tue, Sep-28-2010, 06:26:49 AM	#5
leebske leebske Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 206 Reputation: 0 Location: Auckland	Sorry im not too familiar with those terms. Where is sidewall-to-inside fender? __________________ Mods: VS Work 19" Staggered \| CSL Rear Diffuser \| K&N Air Intake \| H&R Adjustable Suspension \| Hamann Exhaust by Supersprint Autosolutions Ultra SSK \| Umnitza Orion V2 Angel Eyes \| ZHP Shift Knob & Alcantara Boot \| CF Hood Vent \| CF Splitters \| Smoked Corners Blacked Kidney & Side Gills \| LED Rear lights \| 30% Tint \| Hardwired V1 \| Footwell LED Interior Lights \| CF Wrap Trim \| Charcoal Tail Lights Clutch Stop \| CDV Delete Upcoming: Aluminum Pedals \| CSL Bootlid

Tue, Sep-28-2010, 02:05:04 PM	#6
jph28 Chin 3/3 @ VIR Full Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 29 Posts: 6,280 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Yikes, how wide is your wheel? Those tires are horribly stretched for being 275 width. Sweeping those issues under the rug, regarding a spacer it looks like only have room for a few mm at best... By the way a 275/35-19 is a pretty tall tire. __________________ 2004 SilverGrey 6MT 2012 VW JSW TDI 6MT Past - '91 Saab 900TC / '98 M3 / '06 WRX / '98 ITR / '88 Saab 9000T

Tue, Sep-28-2010, 06:05:44 AM	#4
volksfragen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 473 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Calgary, Alberta	PicFail measure from your sidewall to the inside of the fender. that is how big of a spacer you can run (I would say minus 5-8mm for rubbing) You can run 10inch wide in the rear with a 25 mm offset with a 10mm spacer (Making a 15mm et) without rubbing

Tue, Sep-28-2010, 03:22:52 PM	#7
Reach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,137 Reputation: 0 Location: Raleigh NC	Measure this (laterally, not diagonally as I drew it in the picture): Then subtract 3-5mm to be safe for clearance reason. That's how big of a spacer you can run with any given setup. I would also recommend getting a better wheel / tire setup before getting spacers for cosmetic reason though! Those tires are stretched! __________________

Tue, Sep-28-2010, 03:52:20 PM	#8
Mr. Wolfe Anti-Bling Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,428 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Above Pittsburgh	Either those are wider than 9.5" or your tires are smaller than 275's. 275's aren't even stretched like that on a 10.5" wheel. Mr. Wolfe __________________ 2003 Alpine/Cinnamon ///M3 Coupe 6MT ZCP Wheels l 4.10 Diff. l KWv2 l JVT l ESS l H&R Sway l AR-20's l 10mm/15mm Spacers l ZHP Shift Knob l FK 452's l RE l PF

Tue, Sep-28-2010, 04:43:57 PM	#9
johnhk79 einpresstiefe Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,524 Reputation: 0 Location: northern california	For the rear without fender roll, you can go up to a 275/30 tire with a 19x10 20et wheel. This will rub when going on harsh bumps or dips, but nothing bad where anything gets damaged. When you roll your fenders, you can probably get an extra 5mm. For the 9.5" rear you have, you can probably stick a 20mm spacer back there if I'm understanding your post correctly. __________________

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