Spacers for S3 8V on OEM springs & OEM 18” rims

[Sssss3]

Hi all,

Looking to get wheel spacers on my 2016 PFL S3 that’s on stock springs & has stock 18” rims, but rim protector fitment tyres all round.
What do people suggest as the optimal width for front & rear spacers? I’ve seen 10mm front & 15mm rear is common, but I’m unsure if 15 might be too much for mine with the rim protector tyres?

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Scotty75]

I’ve got 10mm front and 15mm rear , looks great. Made by Bimmec, £160 on eBay


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[Scotty75]

Quick correction ! I’ve actually got 15mm front and 20mm rear on my S3. 18” stock rims. Not lowered either.

Absolutely no issues at all , stance looks great and arches look fuller. Had to be done for me to make the S3 look right with the Maxton Design skirts I fitted .


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[DPM]

10mm front and 12mm rear is also a popular combination.

Let me know if we could be any help with info or prices.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Sssss3]

Here’s a pic of the rear

Quick correction ! I’ve actually got 15mm front and 20mm rear on my S3. 18” stock rims. Not lowered either.

Absolutely no issues at all , stance looks great and arches look fuller. Had to be done for me to make the S3 look right with the Maxton Design skirts I fitted .


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Ah nice, cheers for that mate! Have you got any photos of yours I could see? I’ve been tempted to get the Maxton skirts myself

 

[Scotty75]

Here’s a photo of the S3 with the Maxton skirts and splitter. This isn’t with spacers on, I’ll get a pic of it with the spacers at the weekend as the wife has the S3 right now

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[Sssss3]

Here’s a photo of the S3 with the Maxton skirts and splitter. This isn’t with spacers on, I’ll get a pic of it with the spacers at the weekend as the wife has the S3 right now

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Ooof that looks quality mate, best looking 5 door I’ve seen even without the spacers!
And if you could post a behind / side view of yours with the spacers on that’d be ideal but no rush, just so I can gauge the tyre position.
Cheers!

 

[Scotty75]

Here are some photos of the S3 with spacers fitted. Excuse the filthy car very much in need of a good detail ! As you’ll see the wheels sit nicely to the edge of the arches.

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[Sssss3]

Here are some photos of the S3 with spacers fitted. Excuse the filthy car very much in need of a good detail ! As you’ll see the wheels sit nicely to the edge of the arches.

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Ah nice yeah that looks quality, fills the arches nicely doesn’t it.
Thanks a lot for that mate, will post photos of mine when they arrive, if I remember hahaha

 

[Sssss3]

Finally got them installed last week.
10mm front & 15mm rear H&R spacers - very happy with them!
Here’s some before / after photos

 

[Scotty75]

Now that does look better mate


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[WayneB]

Anybody run 20mm spacers on the rear with the factory 18" turbine wheels? Do they rub the arches?

 

[Scotty75]

I’m on factory 18’s with 20mm rear spacers and no rubbing whatsoever. No regrets fitting them. See photos above


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[WayneB]

Thanks, I'll go for 20's at the rear.

 

[Scotty75]

I went with 15mm at the front if that helps. Looks really good and no issues.


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[alpesh26]

Thanks, I'll go for 20's at the rear.

Put some pics up once you have the spacers fitted with the turbine wheels. I've not seen any pics with spacers and those wheels