Wheel spacers

[F1 Steve T]

Quite simply, are wheel spacers a good idea?

 

[Ben Cook]

I run 19mm hubcentric front and back with a long stud and nut kit. Never had a problem.

 

[F1 Steve T]

Oh great. Thanks Ben. You couldn't send me the details of exactly what you bought could you Ben.

 

[Ben Cook]

I got Bimecc 19mm hubcentric spacers and long stud and black nut kit from Ktec 👍

 

[F1 Steve T]

Great. Looks good mate and that's a 17inch rim with 215/45 tyres?

 

[Ben Cook]

Yes mate.

 

[F1 Steve T]

Excellent. Thanks again Ben. Appreciate it.

 

[Ben Cook]

If you’re using the car for track Steve, I suggest the best thing to do if it hasn’t been done already is polybush all the engine and gearbox mounts. This made a big difference for me, however you do get more vibration through the car.

 

[F1 Steve T]

Ok mate, I'll think about that. What year and mileage is your car and I assume its a sport 197?

 

[Ben Cook]

2010 200 with 55k.

 

[F1 Steve T]

Oh cool. That's low mileage. Ours is a 2008 with 93,000. Should be able to deal with track days though do you think?

 

[Ben Cook]

Yes no problem.

 

[F1 Steve T]

Great. I take you've had the timing belt done on yours at some stage?

 

[Ben Cook]

Yes all up to date. Service every 5k miles and I always change gearbox oil too.

 

[F1 Steve T]

Cool. Cheers Ben. Thanks again for your time. Speak to you soon.