are 45mm spacers SAFE??????

Zeetah · 07-24-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

It's safe and I run them! Just need to make sure the hardware is correct! I have 190,000psi ARP studs holding them on and they came with 10.9 studs holding the wheels to them with red locktite. Spacers have been used for years and years ago. 2" plus! You'll be fine.

ya i read your thread days ago lol..
man idk what to do..

whats a good brand?

Zeetah · 07-24-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

20-25 is pretty common around here.

if thats the lucky #, than i might go with that.. not sure if its worth it tho? bc 20-25 wont make it flush and not sure how much better it will look or not?

synolimit · 07-24-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by andy_meng1024

I saw a RWB Porsche cup car with 80mm spacers in the back last week. He's been racing for a couple seasons, so I guess it's fine.

Thank you, my point exactly.

synolimit · 07-24-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeetah

they measured it and said 45mm would make it flush with the fenders

You can't measure it. You need at add your wheel specs into an online calculator and then add what it will be with the spacer. That'll tell you your poke. Then you can measure or figure out if it'll hit the fender or such. I highly doubt unless you have a wide body a 45mm will work!

Zeetah · 07-24-2016, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

You can't measure it. You need at add your wheel specs into an online calculator and then add what it will be with the spacer. That'll tell you your poke. Then you can measure or figure out if it'll hit the fender or such. I highly doubt unless you have a wide body a 45mm will work!

i got my stuff done at a reputable tire shop suggested by guys on here and plenty others, they said they did something along the lines of jacking something up and they measured the space between the tire side wall and fender and said 45 mm would be perfect and still give me room to play around without rubbing

Zeetah · 07-24-2016, 07:50 PM

everyones saying H&R spacers are really good

Zbrah · 07-24-2016, 08:49 PM

****...what are your wheel specs?

Zeetah · 07-24-2016, 09:20 PM

I mentioned the size but don't know the offset, there stern st2 rims 20 inch

madeinjapan · 07-25-2016, 07:10 AM

we arent talking a 20 + a 20 + a 5 right?

daily use perfectly fine

drag strip use nah (ebay spacers will break)

synolimit · 07-25-2016, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeetah

i got my stuff done at a reputable tire shop suggested by guys on here and plenty others, they said they did something along the lines of jacking something up and they measured the space between the tire side wall and fender and said 45 mm would be perfect and still give me room to play around without rubbing

That's not a good way to do it. You need your offset and give it to us. It's really easy then!

madeinjapan · 07-25-2016, 08:19 AM

OptionZero · 07-25-2016, 09:24 AM

Save your money
Buy better wheels

Zeetah · 07-26-2016, 02:15 PM

im still a newb in aspects related to cars and this was another costly mistake, like some have stated, and if i knew i would have just bought different rims that were flush with the fender. im either going to get H&R 20-25mm (the size most Z owners have gone with) or i might just leave it as is. live and learn..

thanks for all the feedback guys

madeinjapan · 07-26-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeetah

im still a newb in aspects related to cars and this was another costly mistake, like some have stated, and if i knew i would have just bought different rims that were flush with the fender. im either going to get H&R 20-25mm (the size most Z owners have gone with) or i might just leave it as is. live and learn..

thanks for all the feedback guys

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JARblue · 07-26-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeetah

i should have just bought new rims wide enough without the need for spacers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeetah

im still a newb in aspects related to cars and this was another costly mistake, like some have stated, and if i knew i would have just bought different rims that were flush with the fender ... live and learn..

Sounds like you have learned your lesson. It happens even to the best of us sometimes. Good luck with your build and future mods

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Zeetah Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Z Posts: 395 Drives: z12 Rep Power: 11	im still a newb in aspects related to cars and this was another costly mistake, like some have stated, and if i knew i would have just bought different rims that were flush with the fender. im either going to get H&R 20-25mm (the size most Z owners have gone with) or i might just leave it as is. live and learn.. thanks for all the feedback guys