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Aspira Auto design Spacer Install guide

By Nick Irie

Aspira Tesla Model3
Aspira Auto design Spacer Install guide
This tutorial will give you a basic step-by-step guide to help install our spacers onto your model 3/Y. The general procedures follow those of a simple tire change.
Tools:
1.  21mm socket for OEM lugnuts
2.  10mm socket to remove oem rotor retaining bolts
3.  19mm thin wall socket for included lugnuts to secure spacer to the OEM studs
4,  Floor jack and jackstands
5.  Friend or brake pedal depressor
Instructions
  1. On a level surface jack up the corner of the car you will be working on and make sure to secure the vehicle with a jackstand as a safety precaution.  Please be aware that jack pucks should be used to reference the factory jacking points.  We suggest putting a jack stand under a solid member that will not move as a safety precaution.
  2. Remove factory lugnuts with 21mm socket
  3. Once removed you will see a 10mm retaining bolt  on the rotor that will need to be removed.
  4. Once removed you can clean any surface rust with a wire brush prior to installing the spacer.   If you live in an area that sees snow or salt, you should apply anti seize around the hub protrusion to prevent the spacer from getting stuck due to mineral deposits and salt mixing with moisture.
  5. We recommend applying some blue loctite onto the factory studs prior to installing the spacer.  This will help to ensure that the nuts do not come loose.  If loctite is not available we recommend that the vehicle be driven for 100 miles and then wheels removed to retorque the lugnuts attaching the spacer to the OEM studs. Loctite not included.
  6. Once loctite is applied proceed to installing the spacer to the hub.  Once the spacer is installed you can use the supplied shallow 19mm lugnuts and tighten the spacer to the factory studs.
  7. For the front wheels you will need a friend to hold down the brakes so you can torque the 19mm shallow lugnuts to 129ft/lbs.  In the rear the parking brake will prevent the wheel from spinning so this isn't an issue.
  8. Now that the spacer is installed and torqued down you can install the wheel onto the spacer and torque the lugnuts to a max of 129ft/lbs.
  9. Repeat steps above for the other 3 corners.
Spacers are for "off road use only" 
*** Aspira spacers are compatible with most Model 3 and Y vehicles, please check our compatibility guide to confirm ***
Notes:
If you are not using wheels that we have documented in our chart you will need to verify the pockets on the mating surface of the wheels. We need to ensure that the size of spacer you purchase will work without modifications.  Please share these measurements with us at aspiraautodesign@gmail.com if you need assistance with verifying what spacer to use.
 

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By Nick Irie

Giulia GTA moniker on red Alfa Romeo GTA
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AV-5 version 2 now in stock

By Nick Irie

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Our flagship wheel, the AV-5 is now better than ever. We've taken input from R&D and requests for more grip to offer version 2.0. Coming in at a wider 10.5 inch rear wheel you will now be able to accommodate a 305 size tire. The front wheel remains the same but we have now made changes to the centercap design to allow use of the factory Alfa cap. Che bellezza!!!

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By Nick Irie

Toyota FRS GT86 race car

Since its inception Alfa Romeo has had racing in its DNA. Winning the inaugural World Grand prix in 1925 the quadrifoglio has been synonymous with competition and technology. Weds Co., manufacturer of our Weds Sport RN-05M have roots at a high level of motorsports in Japan, namely JGTC and Super GT.

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Weds was originally established in 1965 as an OEM supplier for Nissan then later ventured into the aftermarket industry. Setting manufacturing standards in their field they created the worlds first 3 piece forged wheel in 1977.

Establishing a successful Motorsport program in Super GT with Racing Project Bandoh and Toyota Weds Wheels have years of R&D from racing technology into their consumer product lines.

toyota gt300 race car

 A century in the making, we now have the marriage of Itailian beauty with Japanese engineering in the Weds Sport RN-05M for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio. Designed to enhance the 50/50 weight distribution of the Giorgio Chassis the squared 18x9 track set up creates the perfect driving experience for the Alfa Romeo. For purchase contact any of our dealers or visit our product page directly here: www.aspiraautodesign.com/weds-wedssport-rn-05m

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By Nick Irie

Alfa Romeo Giulia
Our colab with Weds Wheel NA produced this 5 spoke beauty. Designed to compliment the balance and grace of the Alfa Romeo Giulia we developed this squared wheel set up. Coming in at 18x9 the light weight flow form construction gives the Giulia amazing handling and performance transporting you to the rolling hills of Maranello.

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