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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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This spring I'm putting the fsport staggered 19" wheels on my 2013 350GS AWD. I'm trying to decide if I should put 15mm spacers on the front and 20mm spacers on the rear. I have little to no experience with spacers. Please give me your thoughts...
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Up to you .. it's purely aesthetics.

Originally Posted by JDW379
This spring I'm putting the fsport staggered 19" wheels on my 2013 350GS AWD. I'm trying to decide if I should put 15mm spacers on the front and 20mm spacers on the rear. I have little to no experience with spacers. Please give me your thoughts...
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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It won't have a negative effect on the AWD system? Can someone recommend a reputable place to get them from?
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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Will I have to get longer bolts?
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JDW379
Will I have to get longer bolts?
Not for 15mm or 20mm thickness. They will mount to existing lug bolts and have additional pressed in lugs to mount your wheels to.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by terrycs
Up to you .. it's purely aesthetics.
Car handles different with spacers.
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexson
Car handles different with spacers.
Technically yes, but I'm not sure about how much different on the street? I didn't do a head to head comparison.
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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steering seemed a little tighter and rode smoother.
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Spend the money and get the good stuff. http://www.trakplus.com
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