Spacers on base wheels

nynhex · 05-30-2011, 12:11 PM

I'm very undecided on my wheel choice right now so I'm rocking 18" base wheels (yeah, I know..).

I'd like to try to flush the wheels out a bit and wanted to ask you guys if it makes sense to buy spacers now or wait until I decide (and can afford) to drop the cash on new wheels.

I don't mind the look of the base wheels (wish they were black) but want the stance to be a bit more aggressive and flush.

Will also be lowering with swift springs as soon as corner1garage gets the shipment in.

Red__Zed · 05-30-2011, 12:17 PM

I think 25's out back and 20's up front are perfect on base rims with swifts

nynhex · 05-30-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I think 25's out back and 20's up front are perfect on base rims with swifts

Thanks RZ, do you have a preference for brands and a vendor? How much of a bitch are these to put on? I've honestly never done them.

Red__Zed · 05-30-2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nynhex

Thanks RZ, do you have a preference for brands and a vendor? How much of a bitch are these to put on? I've honestly never done them.

I've not installed them on a Z, but they should be easy. The rears just bolt on, the front you will need to replace the studs. There's a DIY on here for that.

There's a lot of debate on which brands to go with. I ran Ichiba on my S with no issues, no experience with anything else.

I know some people have had issues with the HC ring breaking off on the H and R's.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-30-2011, 02:21 PM

Definitely post pics if you get it done. I might consider doing it too.

akong51 · 06-16-2011, 11:17 AM

I have installed 20mm H&R Spacers all around with my base set up. Expecting my Swifts next week so as soon as I get them installed I will take some pics for your reference.

tjlazer · 06-16-2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've not installed them on a Z, but they should be easy. The rears just bolt on, the front you will need to replace the studs. There's a DIY on here for that.

for 20+ mm you do not need to replace the studs on the fronts... Only for >20mm spacers as the wheels do not have the indentions for the original studs.

akong51 · 06-23-2011, 06:20 PM

Here you go, pics as promised. 20mm spacers all around, Swift Spec-R, dropped on base wheels. Damn, I need me some real wheels soon...

b1adesofcha0s · 06-23-2011, 06:25 PM

Looks good

akong51 · 06-23-2011, 06:44 PM

Thanks blades!

Vbp6US · 04-29-2012, 12:35 PM

Awesome thread. Just what I wanted so I'm bumping for others.

harman.khinda · 04-29-2012, 01:51 PM

i'm leaving 'em sunk-in; more motivation to get new rims.

does look much sleeker

LakeShow · 04-29-2012, 01:56 PM

Perfect set up right there! Nice!

Vbp6US · 04-29-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Perfect set up right there! Nice!

I totally agree.

Bigviet23 · 04-29-2012, 02:53 PM

I just put mine on this weekend and I'm dropped on eibachs
MY car so far

05-30-2011, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
nynhex Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 247 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 370	Spacers on base wheels I'm very undecided on my wheel choice right now so I'm rocking 18" base wheels (yeah, I know..). I'd like to try to flush the wheels out a bit and wanted to ask you guys if it makes sense to buy spacers now or wait until I decide (and can afford) to drop the cash on new wheels. I don't mind the look of the base wheels (wish they were black) but want the stance to be a bit more aggressive and flush. Will also be lowering with swift springs as soon as corner1garage gets the shipment in.

05-30-2011, 02:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Definitely post pics if you get it done. I might consider doing it too. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-16-2011, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
akong51 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 52 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	I have installed 20mm H&R Spacers all around with my base set up. Expecting my Swifts next week so as soon as I get them installed I will take some pics for your reference. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| Magnetic Black \| 6MT *GReddy SE \| Swift* Spec-R \| H&R 20mm \| GT-R Ignition Start \| NISMO Carbon Fiber Shift Knob**

06-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Looks good __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-23-2011, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
akong51 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 52 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Thanks blades! __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| Magnetic Black \| 6MT *GReddy SE \| Swift* Spec-R \| H&R 20mm \| GT-R Ignition Start \| NISMO Carbon Fiber Shift Knob**

05-30-2011, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I think 25's out back and 20's up front are perfect on base rims with swifts

04-29-2012, 12:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	Awesome thread. Just what I wanted so I'm bumping for others.

04-29-2012, 01:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
harman.khinda Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 378 Drives: 10 Nissan 370 PG 7AT Rep Power: 6723	i'm leaving 'em sunk-in; more motivation to get new rims. does look much sleeker

04-29-2012, 01:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Perfect set up right there! Nice! __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-29-2012, 02:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 13	I just put mine on this weekend and I'm dropped on eibachs MY car so far

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