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10-16-2016, 08:11 AM

Leslie Simpson

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Wheel spacers and approved used warranty UK!

will fitting 10mm spacers invalidate my warranty for a suspect wheel bearing failure?

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10-16-2016, 11:15 AM

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Likely if the dealer catches it.

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will fitting 10mm spacers invalidate my warranty for a suspect wheel bearing failure?

So remove the spacers and put the OEM wheels back on.

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10-26-2016, 05:10 AM

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WHeels spacers...

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So remove the spacers and put the OEM wheels back on.

... produce additional loads on the axle components, as do wider wheels, heavier unsprung weight etc. However, they are marginal. Likely something else trashed the bearing (water intrusion, impact damage, heat, component failure). But warrantees are finicky things... take the advise offered above and get the OEM groove back on... I run 10mmf/7mmb on my RS5 with OEM 20" wheels (20x9), but do not with my aftermarket wheels (19x9.5).

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Eric