eBay Wheel Spacers

[ChangSta]

What do you guys think? I'm tempted. One part of me thinks, how hard could it be to make a quality wheel spacer? The other part of me thinks, is it worth the risk to save $150 on two sets? I'm usually an advocate of the saying "you get what you pay for" but i don't see how spacers cost $130-150 for a PAIR. :nono:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-1...8738&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&#ht_3182wt_1270

 

[kelson]

I just put ebay bolt pattern adapters on my 350z last night (so I can rock some AMG Wheels). first drive was this morning they seem fine to me. I agree with you I don't understand how people could mess them up. I will update this if I ever have problems, but they seem sturdy and well made. I'm not worried.

 

[bioskyline]

its a non moving part so cant be to bad, only concern id have is that studs are crap grade, though studs are pretty cheap.

 

[Orion ZyGarian]

Friend of mine bought quality spacers for his BMW, and around a year later, a few of them had some nasty damage. This guy takes meticulous care of his cars and there was no reason for them to go out on him; I cant imagine ebay ones would pay off much

 

[destrux]

I'd worry about them using poor quality cast aluminum and it cracking from the voids. There are some good brands on there for a decent price (~$100). You should also look for ones that are hub-centric; those that you posted are lug-centric and are wrong for our car.

 

[te72]

Better option still, buy a proper wheel that fits your desired application. I understand this is probably the most expensive option up front (especially if you don't understand how wheel sizing works), but why carry around more weight than necessary on your hubs?

 

[ChangSta]

I'd worry about them using poor quality cast aluminum and it cracking from the voids. There are some good brands on there for a decent price (~$100). You should also look for ones that are hub-centric; those that you posted are lug-centric and are wrong for our car.

$100 for a pair of "quality" ones, I could spring for that. What other brands should I look into besides: Ichiba, H&R, Project Kics, and Eibach? All of those are $130+ per pair.

 

[ChangSta]

Better option still, buy a proper wheel that fits your desired application. I understand this is probably the most expensive option up front (especially if you don't understand how wheel sizing works), but why carry around more weight than necessary on your hubs?

Yah for sure that's the way to go but it'll be another year or so before I can get a new set of wheels. In the mean time I want to make my 91-92s fit better.

 

[ChangSta]

I just put ebay bolt pattern adapters on my 350z last night (so I can rock some AMG Wheels). first drive was this morning they seem fine to me. I agree with you I don't understand how people could mess them up. I will update this if I ever have problems, but they seem sturdy and well made. I'm not worried.

Right on man! Thanks.

 

[joel903]

Don't buy the crap Chinese non hub centric spacers. They don't vibrate at slow speeds and up to 50mph, buy anything 60mph and up you'll feel the vibration on your steering wheel. Lowest cost quality spacers that are good are the Ichiban, but I refinement project kics. I have a set of 15mm and the quality is top notch.