Edited by seventeenapg, 13 July 2017 - 06:57 PM.
Wheel spacers for RS 3 Saloon
#1
Posted 13 July 2017 - 06:53 PM
2018 > Catalunya Red saloon < Black pack ~ pano sunroof ~ privacy glass ~ LD Prestige gloss black wheel rims ~ red brake calipers ~ matrix LED ~ Gtechnic Ultra ~ Suntec PPF to complete front incl mirror caps ~ folding mirrors ~ keyless entry ~ sports exhaust ~ black badged ~ supersports seats ~ Blackvue DR 900s 2CH dash cam with OBD-II power source ~ RS design pack ~ comfort pack<
#2
Posted 14 July 2017 - 01:14 PM
I have wheels and spacers on my 8V RS3 and it has totally changed the way it looks. I am sure even without seeing that a suitable choice on the saloon will also make it look nicer.
Cars are built to accept snow chains etc so there is always room to spare in the arches.
Also note the tyre choice. The Pirelli RO2 tyres have such a big rim protector it makes the tyre look stretched which further enhances the stance and look.
#3
Posted 14 July 2017 - 07:12 PM
2018 > Catalunya Red saloon < Black pack ~ pano sunroof ~ privacy glass ~ LD Prestige gloss black wheel rims ~ red brake calipers ~ matrix LED ~ Gtechnic Ultra ~ Suntec PPF to complete front incl mirror caps ~ folding mirrors ~ keyless entry ~ sports exhaust ~ black badged ~ supersports seats ~ Blackvue DR 900s 2CH dash cam with OBD-II power source ~ RS design pack ~ comfort pack<
#4
Posted 17 September 2017 - 09:11 AM
Mounted 10mm spacers yesterday together with H&R extended wheel bolts with locks on my sportback.
I've got the 8.5J et53 front wheel and 8.0J et49 rear wheel.
Standard pirellis.
It looks spot on and is perfect inline with the wheel arch now.
http://www.tatechnix...e72311a414fe862
#5
Posted 18 September 2017 - 07:16 AM
Nice Kenny
#6
Posted 24 February 2018 - 08:23 AM
#7
Posted 23 March 2018 - 10:48 PM
#8
Posted 26 March 2018 - 01:02 PM
2018 > Catalunya Red saloon < Black pack ~ pano sunroof ~ privacy glass ~ LD Prestige gloss black wheel rims ~ red brake calipers ~ matrix LED ~ Gtechnic Ultra ~ Suntec PPF to complete front incl mirror caps ~ folding mirrors ~ keyless entry ~ sports exhaust ~ black badged ~ supersports seats ~ Blackvue DR 900s 2CH dash cam with OBD-II power source ~ RS design pack ~ comfort pack<
#9
Posted 11 April 2018 - 02:36 PM
#10
Posted 11 April 2018 - 06:46 PM
Hi Wotmotorsport - Are your spacers one part with the spigot and centre locator built in?
#11
Posted 12 April 2018 - 04:55 PM
JamesI have wheels and spacers on my 8V RS3 and it has totally changed the way it looks. I am sure even without seeing that a suitable choice on the saloon will also make it look nicer.
Cars are built to accept snow chains etc so there is always room to spare in the arches.
Also note the tyre choice. The Pirelli RO2 tyres have such a big rim protector it makes the tyre look stretched which further enhances the stance and look.
what size spacers are you running on your 8v? I was thinking about some for mine, im having the mss springs fitted in next couple of weeks but not sure what i can run with the springs, any ideas mate?
Jonny.
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#12
Posted 13 April 2018 - 10:58 AM
Hi Wotmotorsport - Are your spacers one part with the spigot and centre locator built in?
They are hubcentric so a single piece spacer
#13
Posted 26 March 2021 - 12:42 AM
I've got a staggered setup with the OEM pirellis.
Was thinking forge 11mm all round or 11m front and 13mm rear but then came across one forum thread where someone was running a forge spacer and it's snapped.
Now thinking about going for eibach pro spacers, I've got pro springs on route with a 10mm drop anyway. Would do 10 all round or 10 front and 12 rear.
Cheers
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#14
Posted 26 March 2021 - 09:46 AM
Personal thing but I would get the best spacers you can (like Eibach or H&R) and make sure they are hubcentric. Porsche used spacers from the factory so nothing wrong with good ones in the right place.
I don't really go for doomsaying about bearing wear because often OEM cars use a lower offset wheel giving the same forces as a spacer on the same bearing and suspension geometry with no real issue.
However they do put much greater shear forces on the studs or bolts which can result in them shearing or snapping. That is why it is not a thing to go cheap on, particularly the longer bolts.
It is why I prefer to use a wheel with a better offset.
#15
Posted 26 March 2021 - 09:55 AM
Yeah I'm think there has to be something in the fact that H&R and Eibach are double the price beyond the name.Personal thing but I would get the best spacers you can (like Eibach or H&R) and make sure they are hubcentric. Porsche used spacers from the factory so nothing wrong with good ones in the right place.
I don't really go for doomsaying about bearing wear because often OEM cars use a lower offset wheel giving the same forces as a spacer on the same bearing and suspension geometry with no real issue.
However they do put much greater shear forces on the studs or bolts which can result in them shearing or snapping. That is why it is not a thing to go cheap on, particularly the longer bolts.
It is why I prefer to use a wheel with a better offset.
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