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What is the benefit, if any, of having stud replacement spacers versus bolt-on? And if one is better than the other, then why does it seem like some guys have

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Old 01-04-2010, 09:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What is the benefit, if any, of having stud replacement spacers versus bolt-on? And if one is better than the other, then why does it seem like some guys have both?

Also, I was going to get 15mm bolt-on Ichiba spacers for the front and 20mm for the rear, but someone else said the 15mm won't fit on the front with the Rays wheels. Is this really true, and if so, which brand would fit?
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What is the benefit, if any, of having stud replacement spacers versus bolt-on? And if one is better than the other, then why does it seem like some guys have both?

Also, I was going to get 15mm bolt-on Ichiba spacers for the front and 20mm for the rear, but someone else said the 15mm won't fit on the front with the Rays wheels. Is this really true, and if so, which brand would fit?
The main benefit of bolt-on spacers (a.k.a. type 2 or version 2) is easier installation if you're DIY (or lower labor cost if the shop is doing it). Once the wheel is off type 2 spacers literally take just a few minutes to install. Type 1's take more effort when the studs need to be replaced with longer ones, but are necessary in some applications where the type 2 won't work (more on this below). Some might also argue that the type 1's are safer/better/whatever but I won't.

15mm Type 2's won't work with the sport package Rays up front because at 15mm they do not clear the OEM studs, leaving enough of the studs sticking out past the spacer to prevent the wheels from fitting flush against the spacer. 25mm spacers clear the OEM studs (which solves the stud clearance issue) but would push the sport package 19's out further than most would be comfortable with (lowering springs or coilovers with negative camber introduced could make 25mm a better fit). I don't know if 20mm type 2 spacers fit with the sport rims, maybe someone else here could chime in if they have that setup.

BTW, 25mm is a perfect fit for the base 18" rims up front. I have this setup on right now with my winter wheels/tires.
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BTW, 25mm is a perfect fit for the base 18" rims up front. I have this setup on right now with my winter wheels/tires.[/QUOTE]

Thanks so much for the info!

Does anyone know if 20mm bolt-on spacers will fit on both the front and rear with the Rays wheels?
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BTW, 25mm is a perfect fit for the base 18" rims up front. I have this setup on right now with my winter wheels/tires.

Thanks so much for the info!

Does anyone know if 20mm bolt-on spacers will fit on both the front and rear with the Rays wheels?
Only spacers with stud replacements will fit the front of the 370 with 19" Rays. Its been explained why a few times in here. I have 15mm in the rear and live in suffolk, if your out here shoot me a Pm you can take a look. I have 15mm type 2 rears and z1 auto 5mm up front for now until i figure out what my final decision is on 15-10 or 20-15.
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