Konig Feathers look bit to narrow - spacers, hubs, studs, options ?
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Konig Feathers look bit to narrow - spacers, hubs, studs, options ?
I replaced my heavy stock 2002 SE 16" wheels with some Konig Feathers for the weight and cost. They are a 6.5" wide 15" wheel and I put 205/50's on there. I like the weight of the wheel and the design but the offset makes them look narrow on the car. I like a wheel that's flush or even spaced out a muniscule amount - gives it a bit of stance.
What are my low cost and then medium cost options?
Are 5mm spacers really going to look that much wider, and if I go to a 8mm or higher I'll need new studs and hub-centric spacers etc etc etc $$$.
Any advice ?
What are my low cost and then medium cost options?
Are 5mm spacers really going to look that much wider, and if I go to a 8mm or higher I'll need new studs and hub-centric spacers etc etc etc $$$.
Any advice ?
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I suppose during the tightening that it is the bolt to nut and the conical washer surface to wheel surface interface that ultimately determines the exact mounting point. So you could get away without a hub centric.
I wonder if any studies have been done to determine the load on the interaction at the rim/hub. It would be interesting to see. If it all works out I'm going to balsa wheel nuts and 5ft/lbs torque - my car would be sooo fast then.
The winter 185/65/15 steelies are on so I won' be using my Feathers until late March/April
I wonder if any studies have been done to determine the load on the interaction at the rim/hub. It would be interesting to see. If it all works out I'm going to balsa wheel nuts and 5ft/lbs torque - my car would be sooo fast then.
The winter 185/65/15 steelies are on so I won' be using my Feathers until late March/April
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I've got a couple H&R 5mm spacers I'd sell. Bought them intending second hand intending to get another set but decided I'm fine with the offset of my wheels. They are kind of dirty since they are grooved and that catches all the grime, but otherwise are in great shape.
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