20mm Spacer on 19" #166s
12-23-2006, 07:53 PM
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Well, when I changed from replica #166s to OEM #166s, I had a 20mm spacer on the rear wheels (the replicas had a different offset). Everyone recommends 12mm for the OEMs. Do you think that I can get away with the extra 8mm (1/3rd inch)?
12-23-2006, 10:03 PM
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I think you'll rub when you compress your springs enough. Like through hard corners and freeway dips.
12-24-2006, 02:39 AM
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It looks perfect
If you dont rub then leave them on
It looks perfect
If you dont rub then leave them on
12-24-2006, 06:47 AM
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Looks really good but only you will be able to determine if you should keep the 20mm spacers. I sure wouldn't take them off if I didn't have to because of rubbing. Let us know how it rides after you put it through a few runs.
12-24-2006, 12:04 PM
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So far, no rubbing that I am aware of. Keep in mind that I lowered with the nonsport package, so I am probably not too far from sport package height.
12-24-2006, 01:01 PM
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i have 20mm spacers.... it rubs when i go high speed and theres some highway dips 
im actually more concerned whether 20mm is too aggresive for the car hence premature wear of things... any experts on this?
im actually more concerned whether 20mm is too aggresive for the car hence premature wear of things... any experts on this?
12-26-2006, 11:24 PM
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HAWT DAMN! Them pictures look good! 
I need to go and order some 20mm spacers now...
No, seriously I would be careful. I agree with what EBMCS03 said.
I need to go and order some 20mm spacers now...
No, seriously I would be careful. I agree with what EBMCS03 said.