ddcboyle Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I have a set of 20mm hubcentric (that what their called?) Spacers for front wheels. Looking at getting 25 for the rear. Are hubcentric better than add on spacers? And can I have normals on rear and hubcentric on front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I have always been told to run hubcentric as they are better... I would always go with them to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 This is what you need, tried and tested - http://cougarstore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30&zenid=402b940b61d4dfb1c9d4e9a08c2a9c9f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never run non hubcentric spacers. the hubcentric part centers the wheel on the spacer (same as it would on the hub) meaning the wheel sits central and there is no chance of developing a vibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 More importantly, the hubcentric spacers ensure that the weight of the car is transferred through the hub to the wheel and not through the studs. The studs are designed to keep the wheel on the car; not take the weight of it. If you get non hubcentric ones for 25mm you run the risk of snapping all your wheel studs and having 3 wheels on your wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never run non hubcentric spacers. the hubcentric part centers the wheel on the spacer (same as it would on the hub) meaning the wheel sits central and there is no chance of developing a vibration. Thanks. Im presuming theres no danger for those buying the add on spacers, its just simply a better more accurate feel if its hubcentric? This is what you need, tried and tested - http://cougarstore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30&zenid=402b940b61d4dfb1c9d4e9a08c2a9c9f looking at hubcentric 25mm rear spacers now. Already got frint from 4reLeather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never run non hubcentric spacers. the hubcentric part centers the wheel on the spacer (same as it would on the hub) meaning the wheel sits central and there is no chance of developing a vibration. Thanks. Im presuming theres no danger for those buying the add on spacers, its just simply a better more accurate feel if its hubcentric? This is what you need, tried and tested - http://cougarstore.c...9d4e9a08c2a9c9f looking at hubcentric 25mm rear spacers now. Already got frint from 4reLeather http://cougarstore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_18&products_id=169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Bloody hell, your making out like your wheels are going to fall off first corner! ive had the blue Chinese ones off ebay, 30mm front and rear. never had a problem, had them on for 8 months? perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Non hubcentric and chinese... I don't normally say bad things about things on forums but I genuinely wouldn't want to go in your car when you are giving it some. Non hubcentric physically work yes, but why buy them when you can buy ones that do the job properly and better? Why risk doing serious damage to your car over an extra few quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Non hubcentric and chinese... I don't normally say bad things about things on forums but I genuinely wouldn't want to go in your car when you are giving it some. Non hubcentric physically work yes, but why buy them when you can buy ones that do the job properly and better? Why risk doing serious damage to your car over an extra few quid? I know little about this sort of stuff but id have to agree with you. Cheap isnt always good. Had cheapo air filter on car when I got it. If I slowed down too fast it would stall my car and lost power steering etc. Im sure same applies for most. Maybe eisbach spacers are good, and hubcentric aafer option or.. better option. Not sure id rely on non branded on my wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Bloody hell, your making out like your wheels are going to fall off first corner! ive had the blue Chinese ones off ebay, 30mm front and rear. never had a problem, had them on for 8 months? perfect. When buying parts do you not think "what's the worst thing that can happen if this fails"? Because if a spacer fails, or causes something else to fail, you're going to know about it. Cheap isn't always bad, but certain parts shouldn't be chanced on. You may well drive on them for 10 years with no issues, great. However your wheel may fall off tomorrow and cause you several hundred pounds worth of damage. All for £20 a corner. Not so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayy Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wheels and brakes always struck me as the two big no nos when it comes to skimping on the cash. If just about anything else on your car brakes but you have your wheels and brakes, you can minimise the damage to you car and yourself. If your wheels or brakes go, you are most likely going to die. Grim fact but one worth keeping in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never run non hubcentric spacers. the hubcentric part centers the wheel on the spacer (same as it would on the hub) meaning the wheel sits central and there is no chance of developing a vibration. Thanks. Im presuming theres no danger for those buying the add on spacers, its just simply a better more accurate feel if its hubcentric? This is what you need, tried and tested - http://cougarstore.c...9d4e9a08c2a9c9f looking at hubcentric 25mm rear spacers now. Already got frint from 4reLeather http://cougarstore.c...products_id=169 is that for a pair or for all 4 (ditto the 370 page) - its not very clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never run non hubcentric spacers. the hubcentric part centers the wheel on the spacer (same as it would on the hub) meaning the wheel sits central and there is no chance of developing a vibration. Thanks. Im presuming theres no danger for those buying the add on spacers, its just simply a better more accurate feel if its hubcentric? This is what you need, tried and tested - http://cougarstore.c...9d4e9a08c2a9c9f looking at hubcentric 25mm rear spacers now. Already got frint from 4reLeather http://cougarstore.c...products_id=169 is that for a pair or for all 4 (ditto the 370 page) - its not very clear They're sold as a pair, front and rear sets are only listed for the 350z as a 20mm/25mm combo as per the first link I posted above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) damn - you nearly had a sale - £117 for 4 - I would have gone for that Edited June 25, 2013 by ioneabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 damn - you nearly had a sale - £117 for 4 - I would have gone for that Sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-350 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I Run eBay specials here, drifted and tracked and no issues. Just thought id stick that in for all the moaning bitches who keep repeating everything about running expensive spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 damn - you nearly had a sale - £117 for 4 - I would have gone for that I'm sure you can get a set if 4 chinese ones for less than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I Run eBay specials here, drifted and tracked and no issues. Just thought id stick that in for all the moaning bitches who keep repeating everything about running expensive spacers. Exactly. a several other forum members use them. just search through some progress blogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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