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07-30-2011, 08:22 AM | #1 |
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Wheel spacers - can you feel the difference?
Pretty much all threads I've read on wheel spacers has focused on the looks.
What I'd like to know is, from those currently using wheel spacers, have you noticed any improvement or difference in handling, steering etc? What are your thoughts and what sizes are you running? |
07-30-2011, 10:27 AM | #2 | |
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I haven't noticed any real difference in handling as a daily-driver, and I've not (yet) had my car on a track. Cheers, Bryan |
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07-30-2011, 06:54 PM | #3 |
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Spacers increase your track (width) which is good physics-wise but not likely noticeable other than on track with regard to performance.As with anything else, extremes can cause unintended consequences, but in moderation, no worries. Enjoy.
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07-30-2011, 08:46 PM | #4 | |
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In theory, spacers by themselves will cause increased torque steer.
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08-01-2011, 01:23 PM | #5 |
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Iv personally used various sized spacers and multiple vehicles and I cant say iv felt the difference in handling. The track and scrub radius has increased, but not to the point in which I have felt a night and day difference.
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08-01-2011, 11:24 PM | #7 |
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I'm using 12 in front on stock tires but 10 in the rear with 255/35/18. As a daily can't say there is a difference. Some will say I increased understeer due to tire with in the rear. I mainly did for the looks and will go to wider front when they're worn. Must have more stability on turns is what I thought with wider track but am no suspension guru.
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08-02-2011, 09:30 AM | #8 |
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no difference. only use them to get my 245's up front for the track
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08-02-2011, 07:31 PM | #9 |
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i felt a big different with only a 5mm spacer on. i was understeering a lot before the 5mm but after the 5mm it was better. and yes, a 5mm made a difference.
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I put a 10mm on the front of my 1M and the steering is different. Less eager and feels slightly vague. Don't like how it feels now. I loved the quick eager turn in but the spacer numbs it a bit. I didn't make alignment change, maybe that would make a difference but instead I'm going to try a 5mm spacer instead.
I know several with 1 series have said they felt no difference and that doesn't mean anyone is wrong here. The 1M and regular 1 series have entirely different steering racks. The 1M rack is much quicker and less turns to lock. It's possible that the slower, more turns to lock regular rack is not as sensitive to the quicker rack in the 1M. It is definitely noticeable to me and don't like it. I loved the quick, eager steering it had before. |
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