I want wheel spacers but I'm scared
08-26-2014, 04:37 PM
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I want wheel spacers but I'm scared
Everybody says wheel spacers are dangerous and shouldnt be used. I was thinking about a set of 20mm for front and 25mm for the rear. I dont think I'll be getting new wheels or tires for a couple of years. Besides I like my stock 19's and think they look great. They just need to be a little more flush with the fenders because they're sunk in too much. 
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08-26-2014, 05:57 PM
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A lot of people use spacers for stock wheels on the Genesis. I wouldn't recommend them for tracking or autocross, but for daily use they're fine. The biggest issue people have are the spacers warping and causing wobble. Torque them down properly (~80lbs, don't overtighten), same with the lug nuts, and they'll be fine. Make sure they're hubcentric as well. 67.1mm bore
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I'm running 20mm adapters right now, and they are working fine. I have a few friends running 30-35mm adapters. A few others are running spacers anywhere from 5mm-35mm. None of us track our cars, I wouldn't recommend it just as a precaution.
Like Majik said get wheel and hub centric spacers so you know they are lining up correctly, and make sure you buy longer lugs for them.
This is where I bought my Adapters from, don't buy ebay ones.
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Like Majik said get wheel and hub centric spacers so you know they are lining up correctly, and make sure you buy longer lugs for them.
This is where I bought my Adapters from, don't buy ebay ones.
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08-28-2014, 10:59 AM
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Spacers can mess with your wheel bearings some, but only if they're not hub centric. If you get a good set of them (stay away from ebay ones), you'll be fine. Just no autocrossing, drifting or 1/4 mile drag racing with them on. If you plan to do that, take them off.
08-28-2014, 02:35 PM
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