Wheel Spacers, Good or bad idea?

[thezoneR32]

Does anyone know where else I can get H&R 20mm DRA spacers They're on back order at ecs! Volkswagen R32 MKV 3.2 > Wheels > Spacers > HR > ES#5111 DRA Series Wheel Spacer - 20mm (1 Pair) - 40555712

[thezoneR32]

Can anyone tell me why the ecs spacers are dearer than the same product from H&R?

[Big_M]

there are two types, some you can get will bolt the spacer to the hub, and then either via studs or a second set of bolts the wheels are bolted to the spacer. This is generally the setup used on adapters where PCD is converted.



Then there is also just the spacer and longer bolts (which will probably be for you)
These will often come with two sets of holes (mine have 5x100 and 5x112) so with one set of extended bolts they can be used on different cars (and makes them easier to sell later on...)

I wonder what the go is with regards to the legality of running adapters. As it's actually bolted to the hub and thus therefore should become part of the hub assembly when fitted. Then your wheel bolts to this hub assembly, no "spacers" used !.

[Preen59]

I wonder what the go is with regards to the legality of running adapters. As it's actually bolted to the hub and thus therefore should become part of the hub assembly when fitted. Then your wheel bolts to this hub assembly, no "spacers" used !.

I have a feeling adapters are legal but spacers are not. Don't quote me on that, though.

[Big_M]

Anyone know the legalities for bonnie QLD ?

[gareth_oau]

I spoke with the WA authorities yesterday and they advised there is no reason why adaptors wouldnt be approved, but I would need to get engineering certification beforehand!!!!!!

So buy some adaptors worth a hundered or so, and spend thousands for certification DOH

you really have to question why something is perfectly legal in Euro, where the car and accessory is manufactured, and yet its not legal here.

Damn we are so speshul