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  1. 04-28-2022 08:49 AM #1
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    Best hub centric wheel spacers?

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    Are there any defacto/standard/go-to wheel spacers for these cars? I have some ECS ones and my wheels wobble like crazy with them on.
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  2. 04-28-2022 09:10 AM #2
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    I'm a fan of 42 Draft Designs spacers. They are machined well, have some weight savings compared to other spacers out there, and if you have specific needs, you can probably ask them for it. Each set is built upon order though, so you will have a short waiting period.

    https://www.42draftdesigns.com/
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    Black Forest Industries, AKA BFI, also offers a number of spacer options. Haven't used them personally so can't attest to their quality, but others here can probably offer user feedback.

    https://blackforestindustries.com/collections/spacers
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    Ive only of the 8mm being an issue. What size do you have?
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    I have the 8mm and 10mm ECS ones...
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  7. 04-28-2022 03:23 PM #7
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    ECS 12mm here. Everything has been perfect on my end.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevor08 View Post
    ECS 12mm here. Everything has been perfect on my end.


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    What wheels you running? It seems that the ECS are supposed to be for OEM wheels only.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audibot View Post
    I'm a fan of 42 Draft Designs spacers. They are machined well, have some weight savings compared to other spacers out there, and if you have specific needs, you can probably ask them for it. Each set is built upon order though, so you will have a short waiting period.

    https://www.42draftdesigns.com/
    2nd these… had a set made for my B7, very nice lightweight product.


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    Quote Originally Posted by FromRagsToS4 View Post
    What wheels you running? It seems that the ECS are supposed to be for OEM wheels only.
    Running 19x8.5 rotors


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    Again. Several complaints in the past about the 8mm.
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  13. 04-29-2022 06:46 PM #12
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    Wheels wobbling Something other than the spacers is wrong
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  14. 04-29-2022 10:37 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil F View Post
    Wheels wobbling Something other than the spacers is wrong
    No wobble unless spacers are on though...
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    I used the ECS 8mm from and 12.5mm in back when I had my Peelers on my 2014 S4 and never had a wobble issue. They had a concave lip so they sat perfect against the wheels and never wobbled. I had taken the car up to 140mph and no wobbling
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