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Carpe_Diem_7 02-10-18 05:26 AM

Feed wide wheels spacers
 
Anyone ever had any experience with the spacers made by Feed for the FD? From scattered information I received they seem to be 30mm. Any other info on them?

DaleClark 02-10-18 10:24 AM

There are a zillion spacers on the market, I don't see why Feed would have spacers any better than anything else. You'd be paying a premium for a pretty basic part.

Dale

FEED AFFLUX v5 02-11-18 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by DaleClark (Post 12252266)
There are a zillion spacers on the market, I don't see why Feed would have spacers any better than anything else. You'd be paying a premium for a pretty basic part.

Dale

I would agree on this ^

My car was built by FEED in Japan and has - count 'em - THREE different sized spacers on it! One in the front and two for the rear wheels........no idea which are, or are not made by FEED but they all look to be good quality.

If you want I can measure and take photos......but as DaleClark said, it's not a part that FEED would have any special skill in manufacturing better than anyone else.

Tom

Carpe_Diem_7 02-12-18 12:52 AM

I do agree that in terms of quality they shouldn't be superior than any good spacer form a good company (Ichiba, Eibach, H&R, Kics, etc).

There is currently a set for sale (for a fair price I think), that's why I got interested. Pictures attached for your reference.
So if I understood correctly there is not a fixed size?


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0ff1667c78.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...89d25e908e.jpg

DaleClark 02-12-18 08:08 AM

With wheel spacers, you want ones that are hub centric - they fit properly with the diameter of the wheel hub to keep them centered. Small spacers you can just put over the stock lugs and your'e done, larger widths you need longer studs or a hub that bolts to the stock lugs and has new lugs in the spacer.

H&R is probably the go-to for spacers, very high quality and I think they do have proper hub centric fit.

Dale

FEED AFFLUX v5 02-12-18 09:28 AM

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Here are the spacers on my car. The two major differences I can see are:

1) The smooth outer edge on mine vs the grooved edge on yours.
2) The uniform inner hole diameter vs the stepped one on yours.

These might be an age thing, or it could be an indication of size difference. Or it could be that the ones you are looking at are genuine FEED and mine are not, or vice versa.

However the hardware looks identical. Sizes as per the photos (15mm, 5mm, 3.5mm).

Not sure if this helps or not :dunno:

FEED AFFLUX v5 02-12-18 09:47 AM

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Now, looking at my Street Perfect Tuning Bible (see attached image, if you zoom in):

Feed = 25mm & 30mm (and have grooved edges)
KSP = Tonnes of sizes (with smooth edges)

Therefore, I think the ones you are looking at are genuine FEED and are 25 or 30mm.

Looks like mine are all made by KSP! Which actually makes sense as the previous owner did change his wheels after the wide arch kit was fitted.

Tom

Carpe_Diem_7 02-12-18 10:40 AM

Thanks for all the info provided. Wondering what is the benefit of having grooved edges, but who knows what was in the head of our Jap friends when they designed them. In all, I think correct size is more important in my case ( as they will fit to 2002 fd stockers), rather than merely the brand name.

FEED AFFLUX v5 02-12-18 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by Carpe_Diem_7 (Post 12252829)
Thanks for all the info provided. Wondering what is the benefit of having grooved edges, but who knows what was in the head of our Jap friends when they designed them. In all, I think correct size is more important in my case ( as they will fit to 2002 fd stockers), rather than merely the brand name.

Yeah, maybe the grooves are for weight savings lol!


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