Topic: Wheel spacers

[snaponbob]

Found a source for hub centric spacers. Elsewhere I mentioned that for road course use these may be safer than generic cheap spacers. I use the cheap stuff for Solo, but if I used the car on the street in daily use or on track days I am sure I would want the peace of mind that hub centric spacers offer. Check it out at http://www.trakplus.com/ You'll need to click on a few links to get to the spacers.

[DeepBlueGXP]

There isn't any Pontiac or Sky listed.

[snaponbob]

But, there IS for an Opel Astra !!! Does 5X110 sound familiar????

[SKY888]

nice found Bob!

[shabby]

But, there IS for an Opel Astra !!! Does 5X110 sound familiar????

Don't see anything listed for an opel, but there are spacers for a saab 9-3. Just checked the spacing on the inside of a rim and its around 65mm just like on their site, nice find bob.
Looks like those 25mm dra spacers would be ideal for those 11" rims

[DeepBlueGXP]

But, there IS for an Opel Astra !!! Does 5X110 sound familiar????

under which year?
http://www.trakplus.com/application

[snaponbob]

Sorry. Saturn Astra. Mind fart, as the Astra is an Opel through and through. This stuff looks super nice, but it is NOT cheap !!!!  BTW, take a look at this from their site ---

      All DR-Systems require longer wheel bolts. These must be ordered separately. When ordering wheel bolts, please follow these guidelines:

a) If possible, name the brand of wheel.

b) New bolts must be longer than the original bolts by the width of the wheel spacer used.

c) The bolt head must be identical to the existing bolt:
Taper 60° End digit 01
Round head for M12/d24 mm, for M14/d28 mm End digit 02
Round head for M12/d26 mm (e.g. OE VAG-wheels) End digit 03
Flat head for Porsche original wheels M14 x 1.5 End digit 06

d) Safety guidelines
(Minimum number of turns for wheel bolts / nuts):
M12 x 1.25 = 8.0 turns = approx. 10 mm of load bearing shaft length
M12 x 1.50 = 6.5 turns = approx. 10 mm of load bearing shaft length
M12 x 1.75 = 6.5 turns = approx. 12 mm of load bearing shaft length
M14 x 1.25 = 9.0 turns = approx. 12mm of load bearing shaft length
M14 x 1.50 = 7.5 turns = approx. 12 mm of load bearing shaft length
1/2" UNF = 8.0 turns = approx. 11 mm of load bearing shaft length

e) Please ensure that the wheel bolts do not damage any part of the brake system (ABS sensors, etc.). Turn the wheel by hand and check clearance on the inside of the hub. The wheel should rotate freely. (Maximum tolerance for some vehicles is only 2mm -- i.e. Rear Axle Mercedes).

[DeepBlueGXP]

ok, found it under the 2009 Saturn Astra

[shabby]

Hmm one strange thing i noticed is that they only include bolts for the dra spacers, almost as if we don't have studs on our hubs like some of the euro cars do. You get the idea here http://achtuning.com/shop-life/hr-dra-wheel-spacers/
I guess you can buy some short lug nuts to attach the spacer and use the bolts to hold the wheels.

[shabby]

Just called them, its an error on their site, they don't sell any spacers in that bolt pattern/size anymore

[shabby]

I think i found another source for hub centric spacers custom made to whatever specs you want, $130 for a pair http://www.motorsport-tech.com/wheel_adapters.html

[DragonSolGXP]

I think i found another source for hub centric spacers custom made to whatever specs you want, $130 for a pair http://www.motorsport-tech.com/wheel_adapters.html

I run spacers similar to this on my FJ Cruiser... those are big heavy tires and haven't had any problems. I won't mind getting some 1 inch spacers for the solstice to give the stock wheels and tires a wider stance.

[DragonSolGXP]

I run spacers similar to this on my FJ Cruiser... those are big heavy tires and haven't had any problems. I won't mind getting some 1 inch spacers for the solstice to give the stock wheels and tires a wider stance.

I just had a set priced out at $260 for four. One inch wide stock bolt pattern. The nice thing about the hub/wheel centric one piece spacers is you don't have to get longer bolts. First you bolt on the spacer (using red locktite), then bolt on the wheel.

It's a bit of a pain if you need to replace the brake disk since you have to heat up the locktite to take it off. But it's safer. I may order a set in the spring.

If someone tries this before me, I'm be interested in seeing some pics and hearing about it.

[Uranium-238]

At what point do people need to start worrying about rubbing the edge of the wheel wells? Depending on what springs you're running it could be a very important question...