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Old 2007-12-20, 12:34 PM   #1
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My friend wanted to me ask if anyone on this forum knows of any good wheel spacers for his 05 wrx. I did not have time to search so this might have been talked about already. thanks
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Old 2007-12-20, 01:11 PM   #2
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I think it depends on how much of a space he needs. If it's more than 2 or 3mm, he's going to need new wheel studs... so any kit that comes with the studs is probably a decent one.

Keep in mind that spacers will put a bit more load on the wheel bearings (like running low offset wheels, though the '05 has the better wheel bearings), and are another link in the chain that can fail. Also, pushing the wheels out like that will effect the steering geometry which can make the car tram-line on rough roads or bump steer, in addition to the obvious possibility of fender rubbing. i.e. make sure he's got a real reason for going to the spacers... if it's just to look "hella flush" keep in mind the drawbacks.
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H&R FTW. The may even have them at Summit.
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H&R FTW. The may even have them at Summit.
I think they do...The dude in front of me in line there today purchased one i think.
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Old 2007-12-21, 05:03 PM   #5
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thats what i needed to know. thanks
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