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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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hi people need some oppinions on wheel spacing for my mk6 fiesta got a few plans as im hoping to drop it by -40mm on gmax spring (not sure if i have to alter anything if im droping it that low) getting some 17inch alloys so looking for spacers to fill the arches any1 know a good size to go for ???
when i get the money hoping to do the brake, after some vented discs and better pads
any input would be grate thanx


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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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try puma speed mate they do a range of different ones but i would say 12.5mm is enough poke
Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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not got to worry about a 40mm drop at all mate

12.5 brings the back wheels inline with the front but i beleive they go up to 20mm

12.5 should do you fine, but if your more into the 'looks' side of modifing you may want to go wider
Old Dec 23, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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here is my fiesta, it is lowered 45mm on 17" RS 7's, not had any problem with rubbing and no spacers are fitted

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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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looks sweet still fancy spacing but looking at yours i mite only go about 10mm back and 6mm front any1 know if ill need longer bolts for 10mm spacing or will it be ok
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