Do I need spacers for my new wheels??

[Andy Brookes 0]

Hi All,

 

At last my new wheels arrived today. I popped them on tonight to check out clearances, they are an 8" wheel with at ET35 offset. I have measured across the outer rim and its nearly 9 inches, pretty large rim width for an 8" wheel.

 

Now those that have fitted similar wheels, could you advise me whether you think I need spacers with the clearances I have (see pics). The rear is the closest at around 10mm. I'm not planning on lowering it any further. Tyres are Toyo's in 205/40's. Any opinians would be gratefully recieved.

[willmason 0]

looks like your definately going to need spacers cos your tyres are going to rub on the suspension 15mm should clear it

[Andy Brookes 0]

tyres will be fairly stretched, so don't expect the tyres to go past the rims, in fact think the rims will stick out a little.

[Storm 0]

Tyres are a good idea, I think they look shite with out them.

 

As for spacers, the size you need depends on how far out you can come without fouling the arch lip, less a little for peace of mind.

[Andy Brookes 0]

here's the 205 on a 7" rim, doesnt protude much at all. Think I wil get 1 tyre swopped over tomorrow and try it front and back to see how close it is with the tyre on.

[Henny 0]

remember that even stretched tyres will move about on the side walls under "enthusiastic" cornering...

 

Personally, I'd want at least 5 or 10mm more clearance there for peace of mind... 8" with a 35mm offset means that the inside edge sits MUCH closer to the inner wing than a standard wheel would... :|

[Andy Brookes 0]

tyres only really move at the bottom, so think i'm goingto be ok.....off to the tyre fitting place now to have a tyre fitted.

[anubis 0]

Andy, I've got 215/40/17 on the wheels, and used a 6mm spacer on the front, and the tyres rubbed. When I took it off, they were able to go lock to lock with no rubbing. The problems here are 1) the tyre is a fingers' width from the arch, and 2) on the inside the tyre is about 4mm from the cap / guard at the bottom of the suspension spring [which you don't seem to have in your photo].

 

I'm getting a guy to come over later to check it out... :? ....will post the pics.

[Andy Brookes 0]

all fitted with loads of room, can get my hand inbetween the tyre and suspension, so thats more than enough clearance for me.

 

Anubis, I have coilovers on my VR, do you have standard shocks?

[anubis 0]

No, they're "Weitech" springs and shocks, lowered 45 mm. The springs' actually nowhere near the tyre, it's this guard / cap thing that is. I'll hopefully be having a look in a bit.

 

Did you use the spacers in the end?

[Andy Brookes 0]

no spacers required, due to the coilovers I think. I may get some spacers for the rear, as I think the track is a bit narrow on the back of all VR's (compared to the front). But I think that will entail arch rolling to ensure no rubbing.

 

Cheers Andy