Wheel spacers, any negative impact? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

djbarfoot · 11-10-2015, 02:53 PM

Hey, I am thinking about adding 25mm wheel spacers when I install lowering springs. Are there any negative aspects to doing this? I plan on using BMR 1.25 lowering springs and adding a stiffer rear sway bar. I want better street performance at the moment. Any info would be helpful and appreciated. This is for a 2015 2SS, no other mods at this time.

pickwithaustin · 11-10-2015, 03:07 PM

I've used Eibach spacers before. DO NOT get the cheap spacer only plate garbage in the corner parts store. You want "hub-centric" spacers. Lots of people say they are dangerous, but if you get the right quality ones, they are not. Physics alone tell you they are not... though they can (theoretically) affect stress/strain/wear on your hub or axle. For looks, they surely give a car a wider stance. I don't think I'd take a chance though, regardless, if you do any racing. For normal driving, should not be any issue.

CamaroSS sleeper · 11-10-2015, 04:13 PM

As stated above only use Hub-centric spacers. cheap ones will introduce unbalance and shaking, ask me how I know. lol I've been using 25mm H&R "something" + without any issues for 3 years now... only on the rear.

I can get away with it with the wheels I have because the two piece rotors have a thiner wall. something to consider. also running 305s on the rear and switching to 315s in the future. fingers crossed.

djbarfoot · 11-10-2015, 06:28 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I've looked into the H&R spacers and the seem stout. Great looking ride sleeper!

mp51998 · 11-10-2015, 11:09 PM

I got mine from ADM. Billet aluminum. They worked great for the 18 months I used them. Changed wheels so I now have the offset to support 305 all around. Have a pair of spacers I'd be willing to part with.

Thawilster · 11-11-2015, 05:42 PM

Check out Motorsport Technology at www.motorsport-tech.com They'll custom machine your desired hub-centric size while providing a quality product with great customer service. I purchased a set earlier this year but haven't installed yet because I'm waiting to get calipers powder coated and new brake lines.

BMR Sales · 11-16-2015, 12:14 PM

I would put anti-seize on the inside of H&R Spacers. I had a set that bonded themselves to my hubs.

Mikamaro · 11-16-2015, 12:55 PM

I use 25mm H&R front and back. it works great even on the track.

partlowr · 01-27-2017, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikamaro

I use 25mm H&R front and back. it works great even on the track.

Are you running lower Springs with those front and rear 25mm wheel spacers? If so how much lower than stock are they? Thanks in advance.

cdb95z28 · 01-28-2017, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thawilster

Check out Motorsport Technology at www.motorsport-tech.com They'll custom machine your desired hub-centric size while providing a quality product with great customer service. I purchased a set earlier this year but haven't installed yet because I'm waiting to get calipers powder coated and new brake lines.

I second the recommendation for motorsport-tech. You can get them custom and they are of great quality.

11-10-2015, 02:53 PM	#1
djbarfoot Drives: 2015 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 44	Wheel spacers, any negative impact? Hey, I am thinking about adding 25mm wheel spacers when I install lowering springs. Are there any negative aspects to doing this? I plan on using BMR 1.25 lowering springs and adding a stiffer rear sway bar. I want better street performance at the moment. Any info would be helpful and appreciated. This is for a 2015 2SS, no other mods at this time.

11-10-2015, 03:07 PM	#2
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I've used Eibach spacers before. DO NOT get the cheap spacer only plate garbage in the corner parts store. You want "hub-centric" spacers. Lots of people say they are dangerous, but if you get the right quality ones, they are not. Physics alone tell you they are not... though they can (theoretically) affect stress/strain/wear on your hub or axle. For looks, they surely give a car a wider stance. I don't think I'd take a chance though, regardless, if you do any racing. For normal driving, should not be any issue. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

11-10-2015, 11:09 PM	#5
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	I got mine from ADM. Billet aluminum. They worked great for the 18 months I used them. Changed wheels so I now have the offset to support 305 all around. Have a pair of spacers I'd be willing to part with. Last edited by mp51998; 11-11-2015 at 04:24 AM.

11-11-2015, 05:42 PM	#6
Thawilster Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS L99 Vert Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 34	Check out Motorsport Technology at www.motorsport-tech.com They'll custom machine your desired hub-centric size while providing a quality product with great customer service. I purchased a set earlier this year but haven't installed yet because I'm waiting to get calipers powder coated and new brake lines. __________________ C.A.I. intake, APEX scoop, VMAX ported TB, Solo Mach XC catback, BMR 1" drop.

11-16-2015, 12:55 PM	#8
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I use 25mm H&R front and back. it works great even on the track. Attached Images __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

11-10-2015, 04:13 PM	#3
CamaroSS sleeper Drives: Sleeper_NOT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ventura Posts: 184 View My Garage	As stated above only use Hub-centric spacers. cheap ones will introduce unbalance and shaking, ask me how I know. lol I've been using 25mm H&R "something" + without any issues for 3 years now... only on the rear. I can get away with it with the wheels I have because the two piece rotors have a thiner wall. something to consider. also running 305s on the rear and switching to 315s in the future. fingers crossed.

11-10-2015, 06:28 PM	#4
djbarfoot Drives: 2015 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 44	Thanks for the input guys. I've looked into the H&R spacers and the seem stout. Great looking ride sleeper!

11-16-2015, 12:14 PM	#7
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I would put anti-seize on the inside of H&R Spacers. I had a set that bonded themselves to my hubs.