Sportlines and spacers.

[Cugel]

The Nokian Weatherproof 235/55/18s arrived yesterday and are now fitted. I'll drive it a while before I decide on spacers. No plans to lower it at the mo, because of reasons above. Mudflaps next. Old wheels and tyres will go on sale soon. Tread info as of 6 miles ago attached. Any idea what they are worth?

 

[mrwrightstuff]

Hi, I am about to lower my van on Bilsteins and fittings these sportline alloys. I’m looking to fit spacers, 20mm rear and 10mm front. Has anyone else done this? And any photos of how it looks? Maybe going for 60ish mm drop, undecided yet. Tia. Tyres are 255/45/18 by the way...

 

[Ads_Essex]

Hi,
I am about to lower my van and fit portline alloys. I’m looking to fit spacers, 20mm rear and 10mm front.
Tyres are 255/45/18 by the way...View attachment 79221

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I’ve got 20mm on the rears but haven’t added any to the front.. yet. Am lowered about 80mm, mind, on 245/45/18

20mm spacers

 

[mrwrightstuff]

I’ve got 20mm on the rears but haven’t added any to the front.. yet. Am lowered about 80mm, mind, on 245/45/18

20mm spacers

Any pics? 80mm whoa!

 

[mrwrightstuff]

Also, what do people do about locking wheel bolts as they will be different lengths with different spacers?

 

[Ads_Essex]

Any pics? 80mm whoa!

Lowered 90mm front 55mm rear - a heavy conversion made the back end sag.

 

[vwski]

I've only got 20mm spacers on the rear using 18" wheels. spacers on the front looked odd. I'm currently lowered around 70mm

 

[vwski]

Also, what do people do about locking wheel bolts as they will be different lengths with different spacers?

My bolts and locking nuts were cut down to accommodate the spacers. Easy enough job

 

[mrwrightstuff]

Lowered 90mm front 55mm rear - a heavy conversion made the back end sag.

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Looks decent. Which model is that? Mines a trendline.. Added a spork time front bumper too, that’s also on my list. You not tempted on the rear spoiler or guess you use a bike rack?!

 

[Ads_Essex]

Looks decent. Which model is that?
Mines a trendline.. Added a spork time front bumper too, that’s also on my list. You not tempted on the rear spoiler or guess you use a bike rack?

it’s a Highline with Sportline splitter. Did buy a T5 style spoiler but didn’t like it. Not sure on the T6 style, still..

 

[Coradia63]

I’ve just fitted H&R 25mm spacers all round van lowered 40mm H&R springs and Koni active dampers kits came complete with all the bolts required I went for the black finish.

Volkswagen Amarok 2H 25mm H&R Black Spacers B5075650 Only £128.57

 

[mrwrightstuff]

Looking good I’ve just ordered 20mm spacers for the rear. Maybe go for 10mm on the front but I can’t find any 10mm pairs with the loose tapered bolts

 

[Stevio]

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The Nokian Weatherproof 235/55/18s arrived yesterday and are now fitted. I'll drive it a while before I decide on spacers. No plans to lower it at the mo, because of reasons above. Mudflaps next. Old wheels and tyres will go on sale soon. Tread info as of 6 miles ago attached. Any idea what they are worth?
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How are you finding the nokian tyres? I am going to be installing 235/55/18's on my sportlines next time I get home from work.

 

[Cugel]

How are you finding the nokian tyres? I am going to be installing 235/55/18's on my sportlines next time I get home from work.

Hi @Stevio , They are great. Superb grip. I love 'em. This said, I've also had CRS fit their KW STX kit and lower by 50mm, so handling is much improved all around. I'm going back to CRS at some point to take the height back back up about 15mm. 50mm is great on the road, but just a bit too much on lanes etc.

 

[Stevio]

25mm H&R Rear. 21mm H&R Front

New Nokian 235/55/18 Seasonproof Tyres also.

 

[Cugel]

Hi @Stevio , very nice! Similar setup to me. Inititally put just 21mm H&R hub adapters on rear, with nothing on front, but it looked odd. Now I have 25 rear and 21 front. Was thinking of fitting wheel arch trims but mine looks fine as is. Mike

 

[Stevio]

Hi @Stevio , very nice! Similar setup to me. Inititally put just 21mm H&R hub adapters on rear, with nothing on front, but it looked odd. Now I have 25 rear and 21 front. Was thinking of fitting wheel arch trims but mine looks fine as is. Mike

Cheers mate! Its a fair workhorse now, the bigger tyres certainly help with getting up the trail roads for the mountain bikes. I need to find out suitable tyre pressures for the nokians now. Sure I read a thread before but cant find it.

 

[dave_b]

so just double checking that these two items will give me everything I need for Raceline 18" alloys?

front - Volkswagen Amarok 2H 20mm H&R Black Spacers B4075650 Only £103.73
rear - Volkswagen Amarok 2H 25mm H&R Black Spacers B5075650 Only £149.94

 

[Mic71]

15mm spacers arrived this morning, got them on the front right away, I'm SO much happier with the way it looks now.

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After:

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Hi
So did you go 25mm on rear and 15mm on front in the end?
I have a t6.1 sportline coming it has 18s on and they look lost on the van.
I am going to fit bilstien coilovers and sort the wheel spacing.
How much did you drop yours by on the suspension?
Do you have a side on picture?

 

[Mic71]

Also what size tyre do you have on your 18inc wheels?