Opinions wanted on wheel spacers

[Todd Phenneger]

Well, the key of course is that they are hubcentric.  To the hub
and the wheel.  Not just one or the other.  That adds cost as
you need a much larger piece of aluminum to start with.  
  Secondly, 15mm is very noticable.  THats like going from a
45mm offset to a 30mm offset wheel.  Very noticable indeed.  I
can show you a picture of an S4 with 24mm offset Porsche wheels
if anyone wants.  Its a big picture but the car looks HOT.  
  Anyhow, 15mm spacer is large,  The S4 I know uses the larger
bolts with the 19mm head (shared with VW Vanagon)  If the thread
size is larger as well this could be nice for more strenghth. 
However, at this level, I would think your getting into the
territory where you could get spacers that bolt to the hub and
then have their own studs built in.  This is the better and
stronger way to go.
  Best of luck.  I'm not familiar with the H&R spacers, it could
be a great kit.  Just sharing my beliefs.
l8r
  Todd

--- NJ Oliva II <njo at mpisconsulting.com> wrote:
> I'm considering H&R's 15mm hub-centric wheel spacers.  I'll
> fit them to my
> '90 V8 Quattro equipped with the factory alloy wheels and
> 225/60-15 Dunlops.
> 
> The spacers are 15mm thick and will widen the overall
> track-width 30mm, of
> course.  But I am curious if the "safer, better handling"
> claim is legit, or
> a sales gimmick.  I'm not even sure if 15mm per side will be
> cosmetically
> noticeable (I like the wider looking stance).  They'll cost
> $190 for a set
> of four.
> 
> Any wheel spacer thoughts or experiences from you all?  Thanks
> for having me
> on the list (just joined).
> 
> NJ
> '90 V8Q
> 
> 


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