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      05-19-2015, 04:40 PM   #1
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Wheel Spacers

Looking to add wheel spacers on my 550. I was wondering if that was a certain kind to get and what size looks the best? Thanks
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Just curious, what's the purpose of spacers. Just looks or do they help with handling?
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Personally I have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. If you are lowered 12mm front and 18mm rear works to because the negative camber.
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Personally I have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. If you are lowered 12mm front and 18mm rear works to because the negative camber.
I found 15mm & 20mm gave the best look.
May seem aggressive for some, but the stock wheels would line up perfectly with the fenders.
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Just curious, what's the purpose of spacers. Just looks or do they help with handling?
Just for looks.
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Just for looks.
In theory, shouldn't a wider track made by the spacers enhance the handling?
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Personally I have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. If you are lowered 12mm front and 18mm rear works to because the negative camber.
I found 15mm & 20mm gave the best look.
May seem aggressive for some, but the stock wheels would line up perfectly with the fenders.
That's what I'm leaning to. That looks really good
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In theory, shouldn't a wider track made by the spacers enhance the handling?
Perhaps in theory but in the real world I dont think anyone sees a handling benefit provided by spacers. I know at least I have never felt any difference by having spacers on my cars. Generally, most people use spacers in the 10-15mm range which is obviously not very big but does make a difference visually.
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