Free Lowering with factory setting VS. GRP lowering kit

[Porter]

Of course proper wheel installation, proper road force balance and torque applications are important but I would assume that's a given. Spacer manufacturing including material used, machine process, hubcentricity, slip-on vs bolt, install prep of said spacer have just as much impact on what you feel at wheel and seat.

You don't need hubcentric spacers to have a vibration-free install, if you use correct wheel-centering technique as you install the wheels.

 

[Rayjoedef]

You don't need hubcentric spacers to have a vibration-free install, if you use correct wheel-centering technique as you install the wheels.

If no other options, I guess, however just a matter of time before road forces impact that balance. I've had great success with future classics on both porsche and BMW. I will give GRP a try, just wish they had a 10 or 15....

 

[lynchy73]

Looks great....any vibration at the wheel above 60mph?

Hard to say for sure, but from my experience, there is definitely more chance to get a little vibration after adding the (hub centric) spacers. I don’t have the tools these days to swap wheels, so I’m typically relying on others and they ain’t gonna be dotting the i’s/crossing the t’s, as it were. However, I’ve not noticed anything more than a very slight steering wobble at 80 plus mph and that got fixed with a wheel balance.

I certainly wouldn’t dissuade anyone from running the same or similar spacers. Looks better and didn’t notice anything negative about the handling.

I’ve order a set of slightly wider, with more offset 20” wheels, so will be moving to them soon. Wider means the offset is lower than now, do should give the look, whilst keeping closer to stock suspension/wheel geometry.

 

[kitkat]

If no other options, I guess, however just a matter of time before road forces impact that balance. I've had great success with future classics on both porsche and BMW. I will give GRP a try, just wish they had a 10 or 15....

PCD Parts will get you 10 or 15mm if you order, the shipping is a little high though.