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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 07:21 AM
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Default Wheel spacers, long-term effects?

Has anyone ever had wheel bearing failures related to spacers or any other issues on this platform? I've heard of it happening on other cars but what about the RCF?

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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 07:41 AM
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Buy good quality ones (Eibach, Project Kics or H&R) and no issues at all. I put them on in early 2018. I have them for 3+ years and run perfectly. No issues.
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 08:36 AM
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I've had H&R 15mm slip-on spacers with extended studs for about 50k miles now. Several track days* included. No wheel bearing noises so far.

* Wouldn't risk tracking a bolt-on spacer less than 20mm.
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 12:22 PM
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Thanks for the feedback, guys!
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Put some on 3/3/22 (20mm all around), time will tell but I feel confident about them. i've checked them a few times and seem to be nice and snug after a few hundred miles. feels and drives the same.

I can be your guinea pig for however long! Car it totally stock suspension and wheel wise.



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Old Mar 17, 2022 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BrandonX
Put some on 3/3/22 (20mm all around), time will tell but I feel confident about them. i've checked them a few times and seem to be nice and snug after a few hundred miles. feels and drives the same.

I can be your guinea pig for however long! Car it totally stock suspension and wheel wise.


That's some nice fitment, looks great. What brand?
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https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/s...2x15-bore-601/

Picked these up from Evasive Motorsports. got help from rolla on 20mm all around. been really happy with the look. H&R seem to be one of the unanimous top brands for spacers.
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