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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ted_one on 16 May 2014, 20:20:27

Title: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 16 May 2014, 20:20:27

Have just changed the springs and shocks for lowered Eibach springs and Bilstein B4 shocks all round on my 3.0 MV6 and  although happy with the result I was just looking at the rear wheels and to me they seem a little tucked away,and I was thinking that a set of spacers on the back would bring the wheels out a touch and fill in the arch. Not looking to go boy racer...just subtle to make the car look just right,front is OK so no change needed. I was wondering as to wether anyone has used them and wether they have experienced any problems using them.The car is due to go to WIM and would have liked to get spacers on before the set up gets done :-\ Would appreciate any advice as usual :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 May 2014, 20:51:48

I have used and still using both steel and T6 alu. alloy spacers (on all 4 wheels) .. T6 very lightweight and better.. however,  when used on the front , wishbones become more sensitive to road conditions (you can feel from the steering)..especially with old or cheapo wishbones..  cant predict what problems it may bring when used on the rear alone :-\ 


ps: thickness 20 mm

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 May 2014, 21:47:23

Spacers won't affect set up Ken. :)

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 16 May 2014, 21:51:12

Thanks cem,wishbones new ATP,track rods new, idler good,so ready for set up...but I can only see 5mm spacers on the bay of gay.So I presume that other thickness spacers are available but not on there :-\

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 16 May 2014, 22:07:17

Thanks Chris, not to sure about doing this as I don't have any experience of using them, so the only concern was,the handling/safety issues. :-\

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 16 May 2014, 22:09:10

Try Irmscher :y they might do a suitable set... Vectra C and Astra H all same PCD :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 May 2014, 22:18:56

Quote from: nitro on 16 May 2014, 22:07:17

Thanks Chris, not to sure about doing this as I don't have any experience of using them, so the only concern was,the handling/safety issues. :-\

Needs suitably longer bolts, but they should come with the spacer I would hope?

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 16 May 2014, 22:29:42

Thanks Al and Chris,
                            I'm going to have a quick look on the Irmy website and see what's available :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 16 May 2014, 22:39:52

Looked on the Irmscher site,limited stock and only 4mm, no other thickness,but kit comes with extended bolts. :-\

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 May 2014, 23:41:42

if you go with the custom made route (for me most practical) , be sure holes are perfectly placed/drilled, otherwise no matter what geo setup is applied,  you will always have problems.. the first set I had was steel and holes were unmatching ;D  so I discard them

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 16 May 2014, 23:52:18

Thanks Cem,I'll bear that in mind,I've looked around online..but there seems to be a 20mm limit on all of the suppliers including Eibach,Momo etc,so may well go to custom made if I need to :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 17 May 2014, 00:09:13

Got a feeling there's going to be someone out there who's done something similar on this side of the water.......fingers crossed :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: milcho2005 on 17 May 2014, 09:41:18

I'vw got Irmsher Spacers,and they are no good for Omega..4mm is very little....

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 17 May 2014, 14:44:26

Thanks Milcho,might go for the 20mm,if that's all I can get,might just make the difference :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: serek on 17 May 2014, 16:49:42

what wheels size you have on car atm?

I have few set of spacers here and can be made more if need

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 17 May 2014, 17:54:10

Cheers Serek, 16 inch wheels.

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: lee4206 on 17 May 2014, 19:33:02

I have 20mm hubcentric spacers on the rear of mine and have had no issues in the last 6 years. They make the tyres fill the arches much better.
I got mine from eBay.
Lee.

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: Elmstoneboy on 17 May 2014, 20:37:30

Nitro
Find a Waterjet cutting company near to you. They can cut what you like, just give all the dimensions and pitch circle
diameter of the holes. They will be able to cut any thickness you require within material stock sizes. T6 ali grade is 6082.
Waterjet is ok as it does not produce any heat or stress in the material.
If you happen to live in Kent near Staplehurst give us a call. Google Waterjet cutting Kent and look for the one in
Staplehurst with the funny name. We have done these before for other makes.  Our general tolerance is +/- 0.127mm  .005"

They will probably be a bit more expensive than stock items, as they are bespoke.

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 17 May 2014, 20:42:27

Nice one Lee,
                     I did look at those and I think I might take a punt, because as you say they work for you,can't say fairer than that :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 17 May 2014, 20:44:19

Many thanks Elmstoneboy,
                                        will take a look at the website as advised :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: P6UL K on 18 May 2014, 17:24:31

I run 20mm hubcentric spacers on the rear of mine, but then i also converted to studs instead of bolts too!  Well worth it Ken  :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 18 May 2014, 17:26:00

Thanks for the info Paul :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: swordfish on 18 May 2014, 18:57:35

i have 5mm on the front and 20mm on the back looks and drives great :y :y :y

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: P6UL K on 18 May 2014, 19:42:56

Quote from: swordfish on 18 May 2014, 18:57:35

i have 5mm on the front and 20mm on the back looks and drives great :y :y :y

Me too!  8)

Title: Re: Wheel spacer advice.
Post by: ted_one on 21 May 2014, 12:31:07

Hubcentrics ordered.....thanks to every one for the advice :y