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ironhide_RS · 10-01-2014, 09:36 PM

What's up forum! I've got a little project coming up this weekend which includes slapping on a set of Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs and a set of 1/2" (12mm) wheel spacers. I want to know, from those of you who have wheel spacers, if it's safe to use spacers on stock rims? I understand there's a certain amount of thread needed for the car to drive safely at highway speeds.... And just a teeny bit more... I Don't want to run the risk of possibly having a lug nut come loose or whatnot. Any and all insight to this is and will be much appreciated!

Jcm · 10-02-2014, 09:45 AM

Discount tire doesn't think so,,my local store won't touch them!

ironhide_RS · 10-02-2014, 09:49 AM

So you're saying not to use them on a stock wheel setup?

hrpiii · 10-02-2014, 10:03 AM

I think 12mm is a bit much. I have some 8mm on my front (not OEM), and they are okay, no issues. I think 12 would not be enough to feel safe in. You put a lot of pressure on those in daily driving with these big a$$ tires.

10-01-2014, 09:36 PM	#1
ironhide_RS Drives: 2011 black 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 82 View My Garage	Wheel spacers on stock SS/RS rims? What's up forum! I've got a little project coming up this weekend which includes slapping on a set of Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs and a set of 1/2" (12mm) wheel spacers. I want to know, from those of you who have wheel spacers, if it's safe to use spacers on stock rims? I understand there's a certain amount of thread needed for the car to drive safely at highway speeds.... And just a teeny bit more... I Don't want to run the risk of possibly having a lug nut come loose or whatnot. Any and all insight to this is and will be much appreciated! __________________

10-02-2014, 09:49 AM	#3
ironhide_RS Drives: 2011 black 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 82 View My Garage	So you're saying not to use them on a stock wheel setup? __________________

10-02-2014, 09:45 AM	#2
Jcm Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smyrna tn. Posts: 166	Discount tire doesn't think so,,my local store won't touch them!

10-02-2014, 10:03 AM	#4
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	I think 12mm is a bit much. I have some 8mm on my front (not OEM), and they are okay, no issues. I think 12 would not be enough to feel safe in. You put a lot of pressure on those in daily driving with these big a$$ tires.