17x8" ET25: Lightweight Track Wheels: APEX ARC-8 HERE NOW!

[Massive Lee]

Ah OK. With the 17x9.5" how much clearance is left? Anyone have an idea?

Everyone is waiting for you to let us know... ;)

[rneedham1979]

Lol

[rneedham1979]

The wheels have been delivered to the shop. I hope to have them back by the end of next week.

[Massive Lee]

So, the 9.5" will be for the rear with 318Ti hubs. Right?

[rneedham1979]

No, I have the stock 4x100.

[Mystikal]

So with the 17x8 ET25 widened 1.5"s I should have a final offset of ET26. Do you think i could get away with not using a rear spacer for the 255? What is the smallest spacer I could get away with? An 8mm, 10mm, 15mm?

Thanks again!

Whoa, no, as Lee said the offset will be +44. You need to have a FINAL offset of at least +26 to clear the trailing arms safely. So minimum 20mm spacers, although I recommend 25mm.

[rneedham1979]

I looked at some pictures posted on this thread (791/792) and there appears to be a fair amount of room between the rim and the suspension/control arm. There looks to be 2-2.5" of clearance but I could not get a good look due to the angle. Can someone please confirm?

I think i will start with a 20mm and go from there. Who do you guys recommend for 4x100 hub centric 20mm spacers?

Thanks!

[Miasma]

I got my spacers from e30rob, Good prices, Good quality.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=148958&highlight=e30rob

[rneedham1979]

Thanks!

[Massive Lee]

I looked at some pictures posted on this thread (791/792) and there appears to be a fair amount of room between the rim and the suspension/control arm.

Make sure the tire will not rub on the inner fender under compression. As many e30s do.

[rneedham1979]

Good point! I contacted e30Rob about 20mm spacers to start with. I will have to wait and see how it looks once they are mounted.

Make sure the tire will not rub on the inner fender under compression. As many e30s do.

[PaintPro21]

Good point! I contacted e30Rob about 20mm spacers to start with. I will have to wait and see how it looks once they are mounted.

anything you can do to borrow spacers and do testing like that? so that you don't have to make 2-3 spacer purchases before you get it right. I saw a company selling plastic spacer kits for testing only. They were cheap, but it allowed you to lower the car onto the ground (not drive) and stack them in different combo's so that you can do lots of tests.

[rneedham1979]

Do you have a link or POC or the plastic spacers? That is a great idea!

[bunteh]

well i know im a bit behind you lot, but im currently at the shop getting my new tyres and wheels fitted balanced and aligned. Should be able to post a pic in a few mins ;)

[bunteh]

they make a massive difference!