MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: GOLDENBOY on March 12, 2011, 07:50:26 pm
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This post isnt new i know, just wanted feedback those guys who have had wheel spacers on for while now, any problems?? i have recently refurbed pescaras alloys in anthacite, thay look the part one thing missing is could do with beefing up the rears thay almost get lost in the arches, i want get some h&r spacers 10mm should do the trick, having lowered the car and had it lined up perfect will this effect the handling?? will i need to have tracking done again? and how much should i pay to get set?? feedback would be great :happy2:
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i haven't got any on my golf but i have used spacers on my other cars and never had any issues, i ran 20mm h + r ones, make sure you get hub centric ones you will also need longer wheel bolts, and on the subject of how much to spend i would recommend spending as much as possible in my opinion its not something to scrimp on really in my opinion, the h + r ones were excellent quality but they are expensive,
it is amazing though how such a small mod can make such a difference in looks,
only my opinion though
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Don't get the sh1te universal fit ones with the big slots for nut holes on them,
they are a pain in the arse to fit and are totally rubbish.
The hubcentric ones are good, DO IT!
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I've got 10mm H&Rs for the back of my Golf for when it's on standard wheels.
They make a huge difference to the look of the car (well, at least to a Golf anorak they do, nobody else would notice!!!) and are well worth the bother.
They don't make the car drive any differently in normal driving at least.
Go for it :happy2:
Oh, and as above, stick to the quality brands, I've known a few people fit cheap spacers with expensive results.....
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There used to be a guy on here 'the wheel man' that used to supply spacers.
I (albeit off another member) and many others purchased from him and they are top quality and much cheaper than H+R's.
Not sure if he's still on here though??
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This was actually a question i was looking to get an answer too.
I heard if you put them on the back, your get more understeer.
On the front you get oversteer/touchy back
Something like that anyway.... Going from the above comments that doesnt seem the case?
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Maybe at high speed you'll see added under/oversteer, not excessive unless you go super-wide track.
With 10mm it's not too obvious, the only thing I thought I noticed which may be my imagination was that the steering felt a bit sharper running spacers on the rear. Was the same with my old Ibiza TDI.
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I personally was thinking of putting on the rear only.
Trying to find the H&R ones with the hubcentric..
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http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-manranges.asp?code=34
I though H+R only did hubcentric spacers??
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http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-manranges.asp?code=34
I though H+R only did hubcentric spacers??
on their 10mm it says
Product Code : HR-1055571
Quick Code : 5FD51
Details : 2 x 5mm spacers for one axle, total track widening 10mm. Not hubcentric. PCD=112mm. 5 Bolt fixing. 5mm longer wheel bolts are recommended. Sorry, we are unable to supply longer bolts at this time.
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I stand corrected, although they are only 10mm across the axle.
The 20mm (10mm each wheel) are hubcentric. These are more commonly used on the standard VW fitment of 50-51 et.
All depends what stance your after.
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Well spotted, missed the 5mm each side!
Yes, u r correct, 10mm are hubcentric, they have no longer bolts! doh.
REAR: 2055571A
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:signLOL:
I've got 10mm on the rear of mine with OEM wheels with a et51 looks much better IMO :happy2:
Got my 40mm bolts off fleabay.
Sort of get the idea but not the best picture.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fm520%2Fapoll013%2FDSC01360.jpg&hash=845f79482a682f58d617c2054b956ab925425a2d)
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Thanks for feedback guys i think may give the h&r 10mm spacers ago, would i need tracking adjusted does anybody know or wouldnt 10mm make a difference??