Spacers with Stock Suspension
03-06-2016, 09:16 AM
#16
It looks really nice! I like the setup but like you mentioned, anything above 20mm may be a bit much so I guess I'm happy to be at 15, I think it'll be just enough to give it a boost. The whole idea of properly torquing is def top of my priority as I really like taking my hard corners on off-ramps and etc so I will have to be extra careful when installing. You are right about doing it the right way with the longer studs but this is only for a year until I return the car so I'll be checking the torque of the wheels and spacers quite frequently. I believe the torque specs will be the same as that of our wheel?
Also I hope you dont plan on replacing the RE050's with the same tire? I switched to Pilot Super Sports and it was a night and day difference from the RE050's.
Also I hope you dont plan on replacing the RE050's with the same tire? I switched to Pilot Super Sports and it was a night and day difference from the RE050's.
03-06-2016, 09:34 AM
#17
I have the same type of spacer you do and I'm getting ready to pull my wheels off to recheck the inner nuts are all torqued to spec. I suspect they are as I have no weird vibrations or handling issues. Just something that you should check periodically for safety's sake.
No, definitely NOT purchasing another set of the Bridgestones. Will most likely be the Michelins but in non-stock sizes if I can get away with it.
No, definitely NOT purchasing another set of the Bridgestones. Will most likely be the Michelins but in non-stock sizes if I can get away with it.
03-06-2016, 11:51 AM
#18
My spacers have been in place since December, and the wheels have come off once for scheduled rotation. No vibrations, noises, shakes, shudders, shimmy, rattles or rolls.
A good torque wrench, 80 lb-in adjustments, and knowing how to use it is all it takes.
A good torque wrench, 80 lb-in adjustments, and knowing how to use it is all it takes.
03-10-2016, 07:43 PM
#20
20f/25r here, really felt it was too aggressive visually initially but now I like it. I will say from a performance standpoint, I think 20mm up front is pushing it. I did notice a difference in initial steering sensitivity at higher speeds but I've adjusted.
Personally, from a safety standpoint, I'd probably go with spacers that utilize longer studs as opposed to two sets of studs. You'll have to pull off your wheels to make sure the inner nuts are torqued to spec and they could, theoretically, become loose enough to cause catastrophic failure. It's unlikely but definitely crosses my mind as I hurl down the highway at 70+mph. Very easy to just whip out the torque wrench and check a one-stud spacer setup. Yeah, initially it's a PITA to install but long term piece of mind is probably worth it.
Personally, from a safety standpoint, I'd probably go with spacers that utilize longer studs as opposed to two sets of studs. You'll have to pull off your wheels to make sure the inner nuts are torqued to spec and they could, theoretically, become loose enough to cause catastrophic failure. It's unlikely but definitely crosses my mind as I hurl down the highway at 70+mph. Very easy to just whip out the torque wrench and check a one-stud spacer setup. Yeah, initially it's a PITA to install but long term piece of mind is probably worth it.
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