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Spacers? i have 18x7.5 wheels in the front

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Spacers? i have 18x7.5 wheels in the front

I have 18x7.5 wheels in the front i want to put some 20mm spacers in the front. I know people say it is a bad idea but what is the risk? Is it worth it? thank you
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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It will put more stress on your suspension, and your car will not handle as good. It will also push the wheel out more and become more flush with your fenders, therefore looking better. But as far as handling, it is worse. IMO anything less than 8" wheels for the RX8 isnt very good..
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Thanks! yeah i hear that alot but i got a good deal on these wheels and my rears are 18x9.5 but im not to happy about my front wheels since theyre only 7.5
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Damn, I bet you have some crazy understear if you try to corner fast!
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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spacers are fine just buy good ones like kicks, not that crappy little ebay disc ones.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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thanks everyone.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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what does 18 x 7.5 have to do with anything?

it is all about the offset..

btw, 18 x 7.5 works well with 245 40 18 track tires... with the correct offset..

beers
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