Spacers

[Dione J]

Hi Guys,

Need a bit of advice, have done some searching on here but cannot find what im looking for.

I have a 2004 LC Leon 180 and ET45 alloy wheels which rub on full lock, would putting spacers on make this happen more or less?

Only get slight rubbing when on full lock or when I have +4 up in the car?

Also - what kind of spacers would you recommend? Thoughts and help please

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[gezmeister]

Putting spacers on will move the wheel out, so could cure it, but too wide a spacer might mean you catch on the wing/arch instead of the inner wheel arch cover. Got any pics?

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

10mm Hubcentric spacers

 

[Dione J]

What are hubcentric spacers and would this cure the inner rubbing?

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

What are hubcentric spacers and would this cure the inner rubbing?

They are spacers with a hub ring so wheel centres correctly.

What size wheels do you have and how wide are they?

 

[Dione J]

Ohh right, where can I get these?

I have 8 x 18" S8 audi replica alloy wheels

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

Ohh right, where can I get these?

I have 8 x 18" S8 audi replica alloy wheels

Yep 10mm spacers will stop it rubbing on the chassis leg unless your so low its actually hitting the top of the arch?

My 8.5x18's are ET33 and dont rub so a 10mm spacer should sort you out.

I expect some forum sponsors sell them, you'll need longer bolts to.

 

[Dione J]

Ah right, do you have spacers on just the front or rear aswell?

 

[kineticz]

I've fitted 20mm hubcentric spacers all round on my leon and lowered it some more, the ride height and stance is stunning, so aggressive, and no rubbing issues.

If I were to choose rear or front I'd do the rear

 

[DamianPM]

Yeah that sounds like a high ET for the Leon. We do the H&R hubcentric spacers that also come with the required longer bolts.

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/leo...7.html?zenid=158501a1b773bb11297d0d1eef1bbe83

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[lc_allan]

I'm running 20mm spacers all round with ET45 wheels. LCR though and the Brembo clearance space was needed.
No issues, even when lowered.

 

[Dione J]

R6 Allen - Have you got any pics?

DPM - Does these set come with front and rear spacers?

 

[lc_allan]

No sorry I don't have any pics at the moment. My wheels are just inline with the arch edge though.

 

[Dione J]

Do you have standard set up or lowered? If so, how much by and what setup?

 

[lc_allan]

Do you have standard set up or lowered? If so, how much by and what setup?

AP coilovers, lowered by about 30mm.

 

[Wolvotim]

My Mrs recons she has heard some rubbing while on full lock I’ve never noticed it. I’ve got a totally standard LC you recon I would be getting rubbing with standard wheel and suspension?

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edit: Actually the previous owner has put 225/45/17 tyres on it I believe the Leon should have 215's on it so it’s not totally standard

 

[sheffboy]

My Mrs recons she has heard some rubbing while on full lock I’ve never noticed it. I’ve got a totally standard LC you recon I would be getting rubbing with standard wheel and suspension?

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edit: Actually the previous owner has put 225/45/17 tyres on it I believe the Leon should have 215's on it so it’s not totally standard

check your inner wing liner. mines come loose before and rubbed on wheel. the plastic screws that hold it together are a bit crap.

225 tyre is the correct size for the leon.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

Doubt you would get rubbing Tim on standard car etc....very doubtful.

 

[Wolvotim]

ive never noticed it my self just somthing stef has mentioned she heard once. could just be wing liner like sheffboy said. i'll have to have a look

 

[Funkyfin2000]

Dude, shes pregnant and a woman Don't trust her!!!

Yeah check wing liner for sure a good idea