Hubcentric Wheel Spacer Kit for Audi R8 (2006-2016) 12mm

Precision Hubcentric 12mm Wheel Spacer Kit for 2006-2016 Audi R8 (Type 42)

What it Does: The Hubcentric Wheel Spacer Kit expands the track width by 12mm per corner on the 2006-2016 Audi R8 to optimize mechanical grip, improve lateral stability, and provide clearance for aggressive suspension geometries or carbon-ceramic brake calipers.

The Stock Audi R8 Track Stance & Brake Clearance Limitations

The first-generation Type 42 chassis leaves the factory with conservative wheel offsets, tucking factory wheels deep into the arches and compromising the vehicle's lateral roll center. Furthermore, enthusiasts upgrading or servicing models equipped with recessed carbon-ceramic brake rotor hats frequently face clearance conflicts with conventional aftermarket spacers. Improperly engineered universal spacers lack precision hub pilots, introducing radial runout, high-speed rotational harmonic vibrations, and excessive shear stress directly onto the factory wheel hubs.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered strictly for high-load mid-engine chassis dynamics, this 12mm spacer system is precision CNC-machined from 7075-T6 billet aluminum alloy, delivering superior yield strength and thermal fatigue resistance compared to standard 6061-T6 alloys. The spacers feature weight-saving pocketing and a hubcentric bore profile specifically machined to mate seamlessly over recessed carbon-ceramic or cast-iron rotor hats. Finished in hard-anodized black for electrochemical corrosion resistance, the kit includes high-tensile Grade 10.9 extended lug bolts to ensure maximum thread engagement and structural clamping force under track conditions.

What's Included

• 4 x 12mm Hubcentric Billet Aluminum Wheel Spacers
• Extended Grade 10.9 Wheel Lug Bolts

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2006-2016 Audi R8 (Gen 1 Type 42 Coupe & Spyder, 4.2L V8 & 5.2L V10)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the Type 42 R8?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2006-2016 Audi R8 equipped with the 4.2L FSI V8 or 5.2L FSI V10 engine. This kit is distinct from the Gen 2 11mm R8 spacer kit and will not fit Gen 2 (Type 4S, 2016+) models.

Are extended wheel bolts required to run these spacers safely?

Yes, this kit supplies the required Grade 10.9 extended lug bolts to guarantee proper thread engagement and factory torque retention on your hub.

The Audi Precision Standard

German mid-engine supercars demand zero tolerance for rotational imbalance. Machined to exacting aerospace tolerances, these hubcentric spacers preserve factory steering feedback, maintain runout integrity, and eliminate vibration at autobahn speeds.