Wheel spacer question

[mikepale60]

Good afternoon,

I'm currently running VMRs v710:

19x8.5 et25
19x9.5 et22

If I want to get a flush look what's the spacers that I can safely go with?

Also I'm going to be installing Eibach lowering springs which I don't expect to be much of a factor here, but wanted to get your inputs.

Thank you in advance!!

[Kowalski2011]

Better to install the lowering springs first, then measure for flush. Consider flush vs rub. With the car lowered you may not be able to get 'flush' without rub. Post up some pics when your done

[tbuck]

Number of factors here and ride height does make a rather large difference, so as mentioned above do the springs, etc. first. Your wheels do not have exactly the same offset as OE wheels but reasonably close. I know for a comp-height car you can get really close to flush with 15mm/12mm spacers with minimal rub. Tire size also plays a part. Once you get the springs and any other suspension parts installed then you can start looking at what size spacers you need to get where you want to be.

[mikepale60]

Thank you both for your responses! Makes 100% sense. I'll go ahead and get springs installed first as you recommend.

Thanks again.

[chief]

Here is an old pic from years ago when I was running Eibach Lowering Springs with VMR 710s 19 x 9.5 up front and 19 x 11 rear, with Hankook v12 265/295. Lots of room front and back to go lower (which I did with KW Clubsports and still run). Given your fitment I would think you can add a healthy amount of spacer...that said give the guys at EAS a call - fair prices and books full of knowledge about these rims and spacers.




Current set up

[mikepale60]

Thanks for sharing the pics and info! I like the way your car sits and the red color/silver wheel combo looks great. I'm also running Hankooks but stuck with the original 245/265 setup.

I'll definitely check out EAS.

Thank you again!!

[GotV8?]

my only advice..is to do your research on quality spacers as well...don't buy cheap aftermarket ones on EBay....get quality ones from Turner, H&R...etc.

[nrubenstein]

Originally Posted by GotV8?

my only advice..is to do your research on quality spacers as well...don't buy cheap aftermarket ones on EBay....get quality ones from Turner, H&R...etc.

I agree with this, with the note that it may make sense to buy a few of those shitty amazon/ebay spacers EXCLUSIVELY for test fitment purposes. It's better and safer than stacking washers.

I want to be clear: Test only. The cheap spacers are rarely properly flat. But if you don't have access to a stack of good spacers in various sizes, this is a decent way to figure out your fitment.

[mikepale60]

Thank you for that advice!

I'm looking at some from ECS and Turner. Also looked at Macht Schnell.

But yeah totally agree definitely will not go cheap on these.