Hi guys,

Im going to be putting the H&R 23mm spacers on the rear of my 2006 vantage (running standard wheels) Is it possible to run 15mm spacers for the front wheels(the same type as the H&R with the studs built into the spacer)?

I know the RSC spacer kit would have been the best option, but I am able to get hold of 15mm spacers locally so wondered if they would have been ok to use?I do not track the car, it is only a weekend toy.

 

I have the H&R 11mm on my front axle and 23mm rear.
The benefit of the H&R spacers is that you keep the original studs on your car.

11mm H&R have special nuts with longer shafts.
23mm H&R have studs on the spacer where you mount your wheel.

 

I am sure the H&R front spacers you have will be the 11mm which will use the special nuts. I have these also but wanted to know if 15mm will work:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SCC-Wheel-...IAAOSw44BYfXNp

 

You are absolutely right..

Damn! I mixed up the BMW spacers I ordered last month with the Aston spacer size.

 

Haha I just ended up looking on H&R's website to see if they did come in 15mm lol

i just feel that 11mm spacers dont really bring the front wheels out as much as the 23mm on the rear which to me looks quite odd. I will be lowering the car also which will make it even more apparent

 

Just checked my older posts.

Front: H&R TRAK Spacers (2265681CR)
11mm for the front come with own nuts to replace the originals.

Bolt Pattern: 5/114.3
Bolt/Stud: Stud
Center Bore: 68.1
Thread Type: 14x2.0
Width: 11mm

Rear: H&R TRAK+ Wheel Spacer DRM Style 4665681
23mm for the rear have studs on the spacer (DRM) to use OEM nuts.

Bolt Pattern: 5/114.3
Bolt/Stud: Stud
Center Bore: 68.1
Thread Type: 14x2.0
Width: 23mm

 

Mine will be lowered soon.

I think you can see here the fitment

 

Looks great in the pic!! i think i will try the 11mm first and see how they look

what suspension are you going for? i am going for H&R springs, they should be fitted by next week

 

I have the RSC spacers and H&R springs.

 

Jeff, that looks really nice. Which size RSC spacers are you using to be clear?

 

15mm front and 20mm rear. My car's previous owner had them installed with new studs. With the H&R springs (also installed by the previous owner) the tires fill the fender openings perfectly. Here's a photo from the rear -

 

I have the Sport Pack Bilstein shocks. I learned, from the forum, that H&R springs will mess up my ride quality terrible in this combination.

I ordered VAP springs.

 

Very nice!!!

 

You're right, that is perfect!!!

 

Just to clarify Zettinger's remarks about H&R springs and ride quality. He has Sport Package shocks on his car, and the H&R springs don't match well with those.

But since your 2006 doesn't have the sport package since it wasn't even offered then the H&R springs will work fine with your shocks. My car looks like it has the sport package because the wheels are sport pack wheels but those were added on at a later date.

You might also want to consider the VAP springs, the consensus seems to be that they don't lower the car quite as much as the H&Rs. Depends what you are going for and willing to put up with. My car has only 3.5 inches of ground clearance behind the front wheels.