Spacer Questions...Nismo Wheels
 

I'm looking at getting H&R DRS 10mm front, 15mm rear spacers. Have Nismo wheels and stock size tires. My question is whether the H&R DRS studs will fit perfectly will the lugs/locks that i have on the wheels now...or if i will need a new/different set of lugs (such as open lugs). im hoping to make a decision soon, so any insight would help. thanks!

It would be safer to get extended bolts. I think 10 mm spacer is kind of the recommended cut off.

According to this thread:

http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...tuds-nuts.html

The 15mm studs will not fit with your OEM lugs, I am not sure about the 10mm's

A quality set of aftermarket lugs are well under $100, just get a set of steel ones and you will be fine.

DRS already have extended studs included with the spacers ;)

I don't think we can run any aftermarket lug nuts on oem wheels, at least that's the consensus for the sport wheels but I think it also applies to Nismo wheels too. Someone correct me.

im not here to tell you you're wrong, but they do sell these collar adapters to make aftermarket lugs work on these washer type hubcentric OE wheels.

Correct me dammit! :rofl2: I want to know for certain!

And I'm not comfortable driving with adapters on my nuts.

i was told that i had to stick with the OEM lugs when i purchased my NISMO wheels, so i will assume that i would need a different set of lugs if i go with the spacers. that being said, ill probably just drop it a bit and wait on the spacers; 10-15mm isnt worth the money for all the hardware at this point. =(

yah id hate to have adapters on my nuts as well. :ugh2: :rofl2:

why would you need different lugs for running spacers? who told you that crap?

the lugs bottoms out and tightens onto the wheel, not the spacers.

if you're stock height, just run the nismo wheels without spacers. they are prefect for base.

Some H&R extended studs do not fit with the stock lugs, its in my previous link good sir.

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im gonna be lowering withing the next week (Eibach prokit). here are the lugs/locks that i have:

https://conceptzperformance.com/sear...+Nut+09%2B+Z34

https://conceptzperformance.com/sear...ks+4-Piece+Set

i was under the impression that those were the only lugs that would fit with the stock (base) studs. since im hoping to switch over to H&R DRS spacers (which includes the studs), will i have to purchase a new set of lugs?

if the H&R DRS stud threads to jive with the lugs/locks that i have, it may not be worth it at this time.

im at stock height and gonna lower about an inch pretty soon. any insight into how the drop would look (Eibach prokit) without the spacers? the profile looks "good" as is, but im pretty OCD so im wondering if ill have an issue with the wheels and so no being flushed once its lowered.

Aging ninja edit. I meant extended bolts.

why does it not fit? too long?

it will looked tucked but my concern is you running prokits vs swifts. prokits will require adjustable dampers, they dont work so well with stock dampers.

leave it stock or gets swifts or go quality coil overs. no in betweens.

Yes, get new lugs.

What NISMO wheels did you purchase, the OEM wheels from the NISMO version or the NISMO accessory wheel aka LMZ-5's

If you are purchasing the OEM version I agree with kenchan that spacers are not needed. The LMZ-5's definitely need them

Yes, the Acorn won't tighten down on the 15mm stud versions

Why would he need adjustable dampers for springs? He would need a camber kit but not adjustable dampers right away. Down the line he could replace his shocks but I don't agree that they need to be adjustable

Yup, I got the OEM Nismo wheels; cooltoy provided the link from right after i installed them (there are other pics in my Album for reference). As far as the springs go, Swifts drop a little to low for me at this point, and I think the Eibachs would provide a more subtle drop and would better for daily driving since they're progressive rate. I dont plan on tracking the car and rarely drive "aggressively," but I may switch over the coilovers once it becomes my weekend buddy. The shop that im working will also have the camber kit and toe bolts (which we may not use...it'll depend on the alignments reads). ive heard the story about the Eibach/damper issue, but i think ive only come across one instance where someone had an issue. for the most part, those who have the Eibachs have been satisfied.

Waiz :tup:

Looking good! I personally think you're fine without spacers

Call me crazy, I wouldn't even bother lowering your car. I think your wheels fit so well that you don't need a drop. You can always do it later.

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thanks, man :tup:. i went ahead an ordered the spacers anyway, and got a well priced Muteki lug and lock set. ill post some more pics when everything's said and done.

since you asked, he got the prokits right? ive experimented with several eibachs in the past and they dont work well on stock dampers. if he got swifts, then im sure he can get by.

i only speak from experience.

I has Eibach + Tokico HP's and it get's a :tup: from me :D