Best Rear Spacer - Toyota Yaris Forums

SeriousBlack · 08-17-2011, 12:02 AM

My current suspension and wheel/tire fitment:

H&R Sport Springs with Tokico HP Blues
Rota RB Rims (16X7 ET 40)
Falken Ziex 195/50/16

I want to space my rears out - ideally 10mm. I have a set of Ichiba 10 mm spacers with the extended lugs. I'm having second thoughts about them because I don't like the extended lugs they come with and am not sure of their quality vs H&R Trak spacers. I am also intrigued by the Penguin hub spacers because I like the idea of having the spacer behind the brake assembly, out of the way. I'm just concerned about corrosion etc. So, for everyone that's tried these three, please chime in and vote with comments.

The 10mm spacer to go with is:

1) Ichiba Wheel Spacer
2) H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacer
3) Penguin Hub Spacer

cali yaris · 08-17-2011, 12:28 AM

PG is great if you're not going to change the spacer again soon. It allows you to use your stock lug nuts, so it's also cost effective.

Of the others, H&R is a superior product, but again, if you're not going to take the wheels off on a regular basis, the Ichiba might work fine for you.

All three are available in our online store, and we are happy to ship to Canada.

Altitude · 08-17-2011, 01:32 AM

+ 1 for PG. No fuss, no muss, gets the job done.

Kaotic Lazagna · 08-17-2011, 02:20 AM

Another for the PG hub spacers. I like mine a lot.

WeeYari · 08-17-2011, 08:04 AM

You've already got Ichiba so might as well use them. I've had no issues with mine other than yeah, you have to replace the lugs. Ichiba lugs are sub-par and way too long.

Go to NAPA for some new lugs. Part# is 641-2196

cali yaris · 08-17-2011, 11:10 AM

^ or buy just the lugs from H&R.

SeriousBlack · 08-20-2011, 12:47 PM

Is there a reason the 10mm PG spacers do not come with washers?

I'm assuming it's advisable to use them.

cali yaris · 08-20-2011, 01:32 PM

The 10mm spacers come with washers so the bolts clear. Otherwise, no it's not necessary.

SeriousBlack · 08-20-2011, 04:36 PM

Perhaps I'm mistaken but the MicroImage Online site advertises the PG hubspacers as follows:

These rear hub spacers come complete with everything needed for correct installation including:

*2 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum hub spacers (10mm or 13mm width)
*8 Class 12.9 socket head capscrews
*8 Hardened washers (13mm only)

That suggests the 10mm hub spacers do NOT come with washers. I'm going to order the 10mm ones but would like to know if I should be using washers with them.

Thanks.

WeeYari · 08-20-2011, 04:58 PM

I don't know why there would be 8 of them, but I had always thought the washers were included to add some negative camber. Rubbing became more of an issue with 13mm over 10mm, especially on the passenger side tire.

SeriousBlack · 08-20-2011, 06:36 PM

Garm?

Bluevitz-rs · 08-21-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

I don't know why there would be 8 of them, but I had always thought the washers were included to add some negative camber. Rubbing became more of an issue with 13mm over 10mm, especially on the passenger side tire.

Because you need 4 for each side

Altitude · 08-21-2011, 11:48 AM

I have the PG 10mm spacers. When I got them they came with washers, but I didn't use them or need them. I think WeeYari has it correct.

SeriousBlack · 08-22-2011, 02:44 AM

What size fitment/drop do you have?

View Poll Results: Best 10mm Rear Spacer (and why)
Ichiba Wheel Spacer 10 mm	1	9.09%
H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacer 10 mm	2	18.18%
Penguin Garage Hub Spacer 10mm	8	72.73%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

08-17-2011, 12:02 AM	#1
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Best Rear Spacer My current suspension and wheel/tire fitment: H&R Sport Springs with Tokico HP Blues Rota RB Rims (16X7 ET 40) Falken Ziex 195/50/16 I want to space my rears out - ideally 10mm. I have a set of Ichiba 10 mm spacers with the extended lugs. I'm having second thoughts about them because I don't like the extended lugs they come with and am not sure of their quality vs H&R Trak spacers. I am also intrigued by the Penguin hub spacers because I like the idea of having the spacer behind the brake assembly, out of the way. I'm just concerned about corrosion etc. So, for everyone that's tried these three, please chime in and vote with comments. The 10mm spacer to go with is: 1) Ichiba Wheel Spacer 2) H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacer 3) Penguin Hub Spacer

08-17-2011, 12:28 AM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	PG is great if you're not going to change the spacer again soon. It allows you to use your stock lug nuts, so it's also cost effective. Of the others, H&R is a superior product, but again, if you're not going to take the wheels off on a regular basis, the Ichiba might work fine for you. All three are available in our online store, and we are happy to ship to Canada. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-17-2011, 08:04 AM	#5
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	You've already got Ichiba so might as well use them. I've had no issues with mine other than yeah, you have to replace the lugs. Ichiba lugs are sub-par and way too long. Go to NAPA for some new lugs. Part# is 641-2196 __________________

08-17-2011, 11:10 AM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ or buy just the lugs from H&R. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-17-2011, 01:32 AM	#3
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	+ 1 for PG. No fuss, no muss, gets the job done.

08-17-2011, 02:20 AM	#4
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Another for the PG hub spacers. I like mine a lot.

08-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#7
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Is there a reason the 10mm PG spacers do not come with washers? I'm assuming it's advisable to use them.

08-20-2011, 01:32 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The 10mm spacers come with washers so the bolts clear. Otherwise, no it's not necessary. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-20-2011, 04:36 PM	#9
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Perhaps I'm mistaken but the MicroImage Online site advertises the PG hubspacers as follows: These rear hub spacers come complete with everything needed for correct installation including: 2 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum hub spacers (10mm or 13mm width) 8 Class 12.9 socket head capscrews 8 Hardened washers (13mm only) That suggests the 10mm hub spacers do NOT* come with washers. I'm going to order the 10mm ones but would like to know if I should be using washers with them. Thanks.

08-20-2011, 04:58 PM	#10
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	I don't know why there would be 8 of them, but I had always thought the washers were included to add some negative camber. Rubbing became more of an issue with 13mm over 10mm, especially on the passenger side tire. __________________

08-20-2011, 06:36 PM	#11
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Garm?

08-21-2011, 11:48 AM	#13
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I have the PG 10mm spacers. When I got them they came with washers, but I didn't use them or need them. I think WeeYari has it correct.

08-22-2011, 02:44 AM	#14
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	What size fitment/drop do you have?

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