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R56 Wheel spacers for my 2011 MCS

Old Aug 30, 2022 | 05:34 PM
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Wheel spacers for my 2011 MCS

Hi guys, any recommendations for wheel spacer size for my 2011 MCS with the stock 17" Conical spoke 7Jx17 wheel? Stock suspension.



 
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 03:26 AM
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Stock wheels with stock tire size no stock suspension, you should be able to go up to 15mm without rubbing. Way Motor Works, Burger Tuning, and ECS Tuning all have options with longer bolts.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by njaremka
Stock wheels with stock tire size no stock suspension, you should be able to go up to 15mm without rubbing. Way Motor Works, Burger Tuning, and ECS Tuning all have options with longer bolts.

with no stock suspension?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Toothdoctah
with no stock suspension?
Sorry, mis read. Should read “on stock suspension”

On “not stock suspension” spacers will depends on the amount of lowering and your alignment. There is more room in the rear, too, since the rear gains more camber as it lowers, which pulls the tire in away from the fender.

I am currently running an effective 12mm spacer based on my wheel specs and additional 8mm actual spacer, and have plenty of clearance with my 215/45-17 tires. BUT, I am also running coilovers and rear camber arms. In the front, I have almost -2° Of camber, which helps with clearance.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 06:29 AM
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Happy to sell you spacers as we have many options
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-5m...l-spacers.html
https://www.waymotorworks.com/h-r-15...l-spacers.html

But with stock wheels and stock suspension I don't see any reason for them and would recommend just staying with the stock setup until spacers are required.
 
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