wheel spacers measurement help needed?

2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

150,000 MILES • 1.8L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

XYNRR ALLISON

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I have the vehicle listed above wagon, and I want to get wheel spacers but have no idea what size to get. Also, want a new exhaust but i don’t know the inlet or outlet of my exhaust either. Can you tell me?

Dec 10, 2022 at 3:12 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Normally, we focus on OEM-type repairs and service. However, I have friends that have pointed me to a site that explains the best way to determine wheel spacer size.

https://raceland.com/news/how-to-measure-for-wheel-spacers/

I can tell you that the most important thing to remember is the is spacing between the suspension and fender, specifically with the wheels turned. Also, if you are changing the wheels, pay attention to the offset. If this still has the original wheels, the wheel offset can be found in the back of the wheel.

There is another site called wheel-size.com that provides offset information. I've used it myself on an Audi A4 I have. I attached a pic below from this site

On to the next. What are you referring to for the inlet and outlet on the exhaust? Are you looking for pipe diameters? If so, at what point?

Let me know.

Joe

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Dec 10, 2022 at 6:47 PM