Spacers--->Wheel bearing ??

Bryan · 2nd March 2010, 05:12 PM

Hi everyone,

Im planning to instal the spacers for my A5,

but I went to local shop yesterday, they dont recommend me to use sapcers,

they said if I go 10mm or bigger over a year that may cause the wheel bearing,

is that ture ? Im consider to put 15F 20R..

Spinner · 3rd March 2010, 01:12 AM

Bryan, we have many forum members that are using spacers on their cars and as far as I am aware not one of us have experienced wheel bearing issues. Personally I've had mine on for 20k miles and experienced no problems.

Personally I would suggest going to a better shop, someone who knows what they are talking about.

RS5ive · 3rd March 2010, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spinner

Personally I would suggest going to a better shop, someone who knows what they are talking about.

+1 - 30K miles and not a grumble!

micdw · 3rd March 2010, 02:23 AM

Wheel spacers can & do cause wheel bearing failure in many cases. IMO, they wont cause you any problems on the A5 as the setup you are proposing is most likely not pushing the wheel outward anymore than some of the larger wheel factory setups.

Spinner · 3rd March 2010, 02:40 AM

But to be told "if I go 10mm or bigger over a year that may cause the wheel bearing" is totally inaccurate and therefore clearly the advisor doesn't knows what he/she is talking about. Assuming it is important to the OP to find someone who he can trust in their knowledge and workmanship then it's important he goes to a different shop.

micdw · 3rd March 2010, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spinner

But to be told "if I go 10mm or bigger over a year that may cause the wheel bearing" is totally inaccurate and therefore clearly the advisor doesn't knows what he/she is talking about. Assuming it is important to the OP to find someone who he can trust in their knowledge and workmanship then it's important he goes to a different shop.

Agreed

Bryan · 4th March 2010, 03:32 PM

thanks!!

shadow · 8th March 2010, 05:18 AM

Ive had 10mm for 20,000 miles dont hear or see any problem,dont over do it with 25mm. looks great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan

Hi everyone,

Im planning to instal the spacers for my A5,

but I went to local shop yesterday, they dont recommend me to use sapcers,

they said if I go 10mm or bigger over a year that may cause the wheel bearing,

is that ture ? Im consider to put 15F 20R..

2nd March 2010, 05:12 PM	#1
Bryan Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 43	Spacers--->Wheel bearing ?? Hi everyone, Im planning to instal the spacers for my A5, but I went to local shop yesterday, they dont recommend me to use sapcers, they said if I go 10mm or bigger over a year that may cause the wheel bearing, is that ture ? Im consider to put 15F 20R..

3rd March 2010, 01:12 AM	#2
Spinner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 771	Bryan, we have many forum members that are using spacers on their cars and as far as I am aware not one of us have experienced wheel bearing issues. Personally I've had mine on for 20k miles and experienced no problems. Personally I would suggest going to a better shop, someone who knows what they are talking about. __________________ Spinner S5 \| Meteor \| Saddle Brown \| Carbon Atlas \| B&O \| Sat Nav \| MMI \| Parking Plus \| Advance Key \| Cruise \| Adaptive Xenon's \| Phone Prep Low \| Heated Elec Seats. APS installs: Milltek downpipes (below cat)/non-res exhaust \| KW Variant 2 coilovers \| 15mm H&R spacers \| Sportec pedal set \| RS brakes \| BMC air filter Sanspeed Remap and dyno'd: 352hp/torque 342 lb-ft. TO JOIN THE 'SUPERCHARGER GROUP BUY' SOCIAL GROUP CLICK HERE

3rd March 2010, 02:40 AM	#5
Spinner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 771	But to be told "if I go 10mm or bigger over a year that may cause the wheel bearing" is totally inaccurate and therefore clearly the advisor doesn't knows what he/she is talking about. Assuming it is important to the OP to find someone who he can trust in their knowledge and workmanship then it's important he goes to a different shop. __________________ Spinner S5 \| Meteor \| Saddle Brown \| Carbon Atlas \| B&O \| Sat Nav \| MMI \| Parking Plus \| Advance Key \| Cruise \| Adaptive Xenon's \| Phone Prep Low \| Heated Elec Seats. APS installs: Milltek downpipes (below cat)/non-res exhaust \| KW Variant 2 coilovers \| 15mm H&R spacers \| Sportec pedal set \| RS brakes \| BMC air filter Sanspeed Remap and dyno'd: 352hp/torque 342 lb-ft. TO JOIN THE 'SUPERCHARGER GROUP BUY' SOCIAL GROUP CLICK HERE

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Spacers--->Wheel bearing ??

3rd March 2010, 02:23 AM	#4
micdw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 212	Wheel spacers can & do cause wheel bearing failure in many cases. IMO, they wont cause you any problems on the A5 as the setup you are proposing is most likely not pushing the wheel outward anymore than some of the larger wheel factory setups.

4th March 2010, 03:32 PM	#7
Bryan Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 43	thanks!!