Wheel spacer vs new tires

[igotacookie]

So I bought a new set of rims/tires. However, the front ones (245/40/18) rub against the suspension slightly.

Would it be preferable to use a 5-10mm wheel spacer, or just install slimmer tires (225 or 235)?

[94boosted]

Wheel spacers really are not a good idea as they do alter suspension geometry (some will disagree with me here) I would say run a 235/40/R18 and you should be fine.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by 94boosted
Wheel spacers really are not a good idea as they do alter suspension geometry (some will disagree with me here)

... it would be like puting a lower offset wheel on.... like he probably just did with his new wheels :nut:

for me it would come down to cost, new tires vs 5mm slip on spacer

[igotacookie]

cost is fairly similar, found a pair of brand new 225/50/18 (the back ones are going to be 245/40/1, is this even ok?) michelin pilots for 160 or I can order a pair of spacers for 40-80 bucks on ebay.

I've never used spacers before and I was concerned about their safety and wear on the wheel bearings. But I was also concerned about the tires cause a friend told me going down a width wouldn't make much of a difference.

[gretz]

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[ercchry]

i would do spacers, wider wheels+spacers= less sunken wheels

skinny tires=more sunken

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ercchry
i would do spacers, wider wheels+spacers= less sunken wheels

skinny tires=more sunken

Or you could do it right and just purchase wheels with a lower than stock offset and not use spacers at all. Has nothing to do with tire size and all to do with wheel offset.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by heavyD


Or you could do it right and just purchase wheels with a lower than stock offset and not use spacers at all. Has nothing to do with tire size and all to do with wheel offset.

yes.... but did you even read the thread?

[igotacookie]

Ya it would be ideal to order them right off the bat. However, I purchased a used set of volk sf challenges for a pretty good price I believe (1k). Back ones ended up fitting perfectly with 275/35/18 on a 18X10 rim (+48 offset). Front ones are just barely rubbing on suspension 245/40/18 18x9 (+45 offset).

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ercchry


yes.... but did you even read the thread?

Yes I did. Skinnier or wider tires won't make the wheels any less tucked.

[ercchry]

not up and down.. side to side...

[heavyD]

Originally posted by igotacookie
Ya it would be ideal to order them right off the bat. However, I purchased a used set of volk sf challenges for a pretty good price I believe (1k). Back ones ended up fitting perfectly with 275/35/18 on a 18X10 rim (+48 offset). Front ones are just barely rubbing on suspension 245/40/18 18x9 (+45 offset).

I used spacers on my SRT4 and while I didn't have issues I found that the lugs nuts would back out so I would have to re-torque them on a monthly basis at the minimum. If you are barely rubbing go with the smallest you can get away with and make sure you get hubcentric spacers not the cheap ones you see on ebay.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ercchry
not up and down.. side to side...

Do you know what the term 'tucked' means in wheelspeak?

[gretz]

Was going to say.... you were inquiring on a 10mm spacer, do you have enough stud length (without getting extended studs) to do a spacer that wide?

Keep that in mind before i make a set you can't use lol...

[ercchry]

Originally posted by heavyD


Do you know what the term 'tucked' means in wheelspeak?

yes, tucking is when you have negative wheel gap... up and down

side to side is called being either sunk, flush, poked, or mexican

[ercchry]

Originally posted by heavyD


Yes I did. Skinnier or wider tires won't make the wheels any less tucked.

okay, with your crazy definition... i will reply to this by saying, yes they will, stretching a smaller tire on the wheel will make the wheel apear more "tucked" due to the tire being farther away from the fender

[gretz]

Originally posted by ercchry


okay, with your crazy definition... i will reply to this by saying, yes they will, stretching a smaller tire on the wheel will make the wheel apear more "tucked" due to the tire being farther away from the fender

*snap*

lol - to add to that, a stretched tire is sometimes required to obtain the right amount of sidewall clearance to achieve the "tucked" wheel look without rubbing with a wider tire...