[krzemien]

I am interested in some advice from gearheads / mechanics on using the following:

http://www.motorcitybolton.com/wheel-spacer-plates/5-lug-wheel-spacer-plates/10mm-hub-centric-wheel-spacer-5x120-bolt-pattern.html#

My winter wheels will not fit on the fronts, past the Brembo's, I'm pretty sure the rears are OK. So, the idea is to give me the extra space but still maintain centering capability, without having to buy a new pair of wheels.

:whatdoyouthink:

 

[admonite]

I wish I could help. I know there are some guys on one of the G8 boards that use them when they upgraded their brakes. I haven't gotten to that point, but it's always been in the back of my mind.

 

[Jonate]

Hubcentric spacers work well... I've been running them on my Camry on them for 3 years now, taken the car on mountain runs and all, and have never had a problem. Car rides smooth as well. Just make sure the hub bore on the wheel matches the hub bore on the spacer and that the wheel studs are long enough, at least a quarter inch protruding after the wheel is placed, half inch is optimal IMO.

As for measurements to use for the hubcentric spacer, I would need to know the offset of the aftermarket wheels in comparison to the originals to be able to help you out. In essence (not in every occasion) spacers correct offset, which in this case, brake clearance=offset issues...

I am by no means a wheel expert. I am solely speaking based on experience and opinion.

 

[Jstue]

Why would you want to take off your 245 or 275 and put on a 235 on your SS. Smaller tire than a Cruze LTZ.

 

[rjandern]

Why would you want to take off your 245 or 275 and put on a 235 on your SS. Smaller tire than a Cruze LTZ.

The reasoning behind it is solely for winter tires. Narrower winter tires get better traction by concentrating weight on a smaller surface area. This provides better traction relative to the same weight on a larger a surface area. It allows the tire to 'dig into' the snow better and lets it plow through the snow instead of riding on top of it.

 

[brianch]

You would want wheel spacers like this

A 15-20mm spacer should do you good. Problem with spacers that don't have built in studs is that you will be reducing the amount of threads the lugs are holding the rims onto the hub by using the spacers you have posted. Which could be dangerous.


You could even keep it after in the rear to give you a wider stance

 

[krzemien]

You would want wheel spacers like this

A 15-20mm spacer should do you good. Problem with spacers that don't have built in studs is that you will be reducing the amount of threads the lugs are holding the rims onto the hub by using the spacers you have posted. Which could be dangerous.


You could even keep it after in the rear to give you a wider stance

I am concerned about using such a setup, I only need approximately 4 mm space, 15-20 mm seems overkill. I agree on the lug length, that is an issue.

 

[KenzSS]

Just FYI; From working in a machine shop I learned that thread strength is no greater than it's diameter. I.E. if it is 1/2" diameter bolt (1/2-13, 1/2-20, etc.), any more than 1/2" worth of thread length will not increase the strength. Or you wouldn't need any more than 1/2" grip length.