Garageline Wheel Spacer Review

[kimtyson]

I just got a set of GarageLine wheel spacers. This thread will begin with my first impressions. Then I will post additional info as I have some time to drive with them and see how they handle. I will make an install video when I have time next week but I wanted to get things started for anyone interested in the spacers. Also, pics will follow soon.

Their website is here, Wheel Spacers - Welcome to GarageLine.

Shipping: It was very fast, UPS service. Mine arrived in 1 day because they were shipped from Maryland and I live in Pennsylvania. The spacers arrived in a box with bubble wrap and some paper to take up the empty space in the box. The units are in very good condition on arrival.

What you get: There are 2 x 20mm (front) and 2 x 25mm (rear) spacers. Made from aluminum, very light weight (10 lbs. for total set) but strong. Painted black. They have recessed holes for the original car lugs and then there are new lugs attached for you to bolt your wheel to. They use a hub-centric rim to perfectly match the V. Included are 20 lug nuts to hold the spacer onto the car. I also, got a couple of Garageline decals, and a couple of MotorXs decals.

Price: The price is reasonable and on par with other quality manufacturers. Sure, you can get cheapo spacers on eBay and save a little bit of money but these are as good as the other name brands that are out there. At $220 for a full set, these can't be beat.

Installation: If you can change a flat tire you can install these. It is so easy and fast. Jack up your car. Take off your tire. Place the spacer on your car just like a tire. Tighten the supplied lug nuts to hold on the spacer. Replace your tire onto the spacer lugs using your original nuts. You're done. This is simple! Ten minutes per wheel, tops.

First impressions: I really like these Garageline spacers. They are very nice looking. The black paint is sharp and helps to make them not stand out on the car but still be attractive when seen.There is a white Garageline logo on the side that is also visible when the wheel is in a position for viewing. The install is cake for even a beginner. I love how the car looks. They do push the wheels out toward the fender but not overly so. I also think I will still have no issue dropping the car 1-1.5 inches when I'm ready. There seems to be plenty of room even with my 18" style wheels. No clearance issues at all. It looks great and it drives great, too. Handling is as good, or better than stock. Of course, I need to spend some more time driving it. Look for an update in a few days on that. The V looks more aggressive and acts more aggressive around turns. I have more confidence behind the wheel, as well. I would get these again and have no problem recommending them to my fellow V owners. Please feel free to ask questions. Pics are coming as soon as I can get them up.

[hornytoad]

nice review. can't wait to see some pic since I'm thinking of doing the same

[p8ntballah21]

In the market for some spacers, looking forward to seeing some pics!

[kimtyson]

I have all the pics edited and cropped. I just need to get them up on here. I will get it done tonight unless something goes horribly wrong. Oh, thanks for the comments.

[kimtyson]

All pictures were taken from the same camera with the same lens. I can see that after editing there seems to be a little distortion but you get the idea.

Here is my white manual V with style package.

Before



And then after installing the spacers.



Before



After

[kimtyson]

All these are before the install.







And these are all after the spacer install.

[kimtyson]

Here's a tip. Use electrical tape on your jack handle to minimized tire damage. It also makes it easier to know which head to use.

[kimtyson]

Install pics:
Front






The pic below shows how much original stud is exposed with a 20mm spacer. (Not much and it gets hidden in your wheel.)



Below shows your wheel where the lugs get hidden.



Install Pics:
Rear




These show how little of the stud shows with the 25mm spacer.

[turbosocks]

looks very awesome!! gives me an idea of how much room i will have after i get my wheels installed. i should be able to get some 3mm spacers after putting my wheels on as well as get 225 tires and not rub, even with the drop.

Great write up and pics!!

[kimtyson]

Here is a look at the difference between the 25mm (on left) and the 20mm (on right).





And here are a couple of shots after the install. The spacers are subtle and classy looking.







And to finish up, a couple of the decal.

[kimtyson]

I can post more pictures if you have any requests. Please feel free to ask questions and I'll reply within a few hours to a day usually.

And in conclusion for tonight, I want to thank GarageLine for sending me these spacers. I have had a few PM's back and forth with them. They are a good organization to work with.

[kimtyson]

Hornytoad and P8ntballah21- Please don't hesitate to grab these GarageLine spacers. They really are a nice mod.

looks very awesome!! gives me an idea of how much room i will have after i get my wheels installed. i should be able to get some 3mm spacers after putting my wheels on as well as get 225 tires and not rub, even with the drop.

Great write up and pics!!

3mm isn't much. Did you mean 30? I'm sure either one would work. There is a lot of room in these wheel wells. My tires are 215's so that fatter 225 will be real nice. Nope, no worry about rubbing. Post some pics after you get it all set-up.
Thanks for the compliments on the review.

[turbosocks]

Nope i meant 3 :-) .. My wheels are a 38mm offset sooooo they will stock out 11mm more than stock. With the 225 will be a total of 16mm more than stock. judging by your pictures i can easily add a 3mm spacer with the drop springs

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[smellypanda]

looks like 15F and 20R is the way to go, im not a huge fan of the "poke". now that im running 225/45's ill probably need to go with 5F and 10R

[kimtyson]

Tsocks- I got ya. Yes, I think that set-up will work for sure.

SmellyP- 15 and 20 will work just fine, too. You won't have anything past the wheel wells I don't think. What I have past the wells is lower down so there is no chance of touching the car.

[tcolt45]

looks a lot better with the spacers.

[Garage Line]

looks a lot better with the spacers.

Agreed!

[rutiger]

could you post more after shots from a bit further away?

[kimtyson]

could you post more after shots from a bit further away?

I will take a some more shots farther away, as requested. I will try and get more light in the bottom of the car, as well. And I will take a few of the side. I noticed I didn't really post much from the side to show clearances around the wheel. Give me a few hours. I'm still at work.

[rutiger]

thanks. my concern is they appear to stick out more than i would like. as others have mentioned here maybe a 15/20 or even 10/15 set up would be better (for me). not even sure those exist for the veloster though. seeing i just got the car yesterday i'm still trying to learn what's available and what's not.