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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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guy, I love my stock 166 wheels with m5 offset but i wish my rear was sitting a little more flush. Whats the maximum MM i can run without running into any rubbing issues.

I am currently looking at H&R 10mm spacers. Is this the optimal size or can i go up to 15mm?

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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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You can measure it yourself if you want. Also, I'd recommend rogue engineering spacers.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu...R/WSPACER.html

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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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I have an OEM 166 with M5 offset and I put in 12mm Rogue spacers in the rear and no rubbing issues. It might even accomodate 15mm spacers. My car is slightly lowered with Eibach prokit springs and Biltein sport shocks.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano
I have an OEM 166 with M5 offset and I put in 12mm Rogue spacers in the rear and no rubbing issues. It might even accomodate 15mm spacers. My car is slightly lowered with Eibach prokit springs and Biltein sport shocks.

hey guys, thanks a lot.

Do they come with extended bolts?
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sachal007
hey guys, thanks a lot.

Do they come with extended bolts?
Yup they do
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
You can measure it yourself if you want. Also, I'd recommend rogue engineering spacers.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogu...R/WSPACER.html

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Hey Mike, do you carry these spacers?

Thanks.
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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I'm going to soon I hope.

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Hey Mike, do you carry these spacers?

Thanks.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by sachal007
guy, I love my stock 166 wheels with m5 offset but i wish my rear was sitting a little more flush. Whats the maximum MM i can run without running into any rubbing issues.

I am currently looking at H&R 10mm spacers. Is this the optimal size or can i go up to 15mm?

thanks
In general, I always recommend using this technique to measure the distance between the tire and fender. This is the best way to measure how thick of a spacer you?ll need because each car setup varies due to different tire/rim setups and/or specific year/model of vehicle.

I recommend going with H&R TRAK+ spacers as they are a tried and true product. They?re made in Germany under ISO 9001 Quality Assurance standards, and meet the rigid safety criteria of the German TÜV.

As always, do a search for more information and other members? suggestions.

Feel free to shoot me a PM/email, or call if you had any other questions or concerns.





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