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Old Apr 16, 2024 | 01:53 PM
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Default Quick Wheel Spacer question

I am running stock tires up front but wider in the rear (285 35 19) in the rear. My question is would front wheel spacers help the handling. It's a bit "wiggly" when cornering hard. If so would you go with the 10mm or 15mm (needswings.com).

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Greg
 
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Old Apr 16, 2024 | 04:46 PM
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Default Re: Quick Wheel Spacer question

Originally Posted by racerherbie
I am running stock tires up front but wider in the rear (285 35 19) in the rear. My question is would front wheel spacers help the handling. It's a bit "wiggly" when cornering hard. If so would you go with the 10mm or 15mm (needswings.com).

Thanks,
Greg


I do not think so but if it feels good, do it!


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Old Apr 17, 2024 | 07:10 AM
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Default Re: Quick Wheel Spacer question

Originally Posted by racerherbie
I am running stock tires up front but wider in the rear (285 35 19) in the rear. My question is would front wheel spacers help the handling. It's a bit "wiggly" when cornering hard. If so would you go with the 10mm or 15mm (needswings.com).

Thanks,
Greg
While I personally don't have your setup on my 2007 Coupe, I do know of several other Crossfire Owners that run the larger tires on the back without reporting any handling issues. Hopefully, one of them will chime in on your thread.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2024 | 08:41 AM
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I think you should look at your steering stabilizer. if that is worn out , in hard turns it will wiggle , or you can over ride that with more power.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2024 | 07:31 PM
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Default Re: Quick Wheel Spacer question

Originally Posted by racerherbie
I am running stock tires up front but wider in the rear (285 35 19) in the rear. My question is would front wheel spacers help the handling. It's a bit "wiggly" when cornering hard. If so would you go with the 10mm or 15mm (needswings.com).

Thanks,
Greg
Originally Posted by amx1397
I think you should look at your steering stabilizer. if that is worn out , in hard turns it will wiggle , or you can over ride that with more power.
The above is really good advice. The Steering Damper is basically a routine maintenance item to change if you drive the Crossfire as a daily driver and/or put high mileage on the car. IMO It's cheaper than changing the oil & filter. Back when I bought my Coupe in 2008, the Steerng Damper probably only cost $15-$20. Not sure what it is now - I bought 2-3 of them back when they were fairly cheap & put them in my Crossfire parts bin.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 10:22 AM
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I just installed a Bilstein steering stabilizer. It costs more than the regular ones, but the quality is much better in my opinion.
I got it from FCPEuro. It has a lifetime warranty.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...mper-18-140651
 
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