Wheel Spacers 101

pseftis · 05-12-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

thats not wat tirerack says.... ?

Ya just did some googling and not what I'm seeing either. Why the hell would anyone buy PS2s?!? Way more expensive

kenchan · 05-12-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pseftis

Ya just did some googling and not what I'm seeing either. Why the hell would anyone buy PS2s?!? Way more expensive

might be oem tires? like RE050A's you can buy them, costs more, but not as good as the S04's... kinda.

Jimbo370 · 05-16-2014, 11:04 AM

What do these actually do? Is it for looks or does it improve traction? someone explain in a nice informative way.. THANKS

DEpointfive0 · 05-16-2014, 11:10 AM

For Jimbo:

Mainly looks.
But since you widen your vehicle's stance (for lack of a better word) you increase grip in the corners. Disadvantage is that you make your turning circle smaller.

I don't think 99.9999% of us notice the last 2 things

SoLif3Lik3 · 05-24-2014, 03:00 PM

I'm considering a set of aftermarket wheels that have lower offsets than the 19" RAYS but not low enough, at least in the rear. The fronts should be ok (going on the notion that an additional 15mm - 20mm up front is ideal) at 20x9 et30. That's 17mm less than stock putting me smack dab in between the 15 - 20 window. The rear is what will need a spacer. 20x10.5 et25. That's 11mm less than stock. If I add a 12mm bolt on spacer to the rear that will get me to 23mm which is smack dab in bewteen the 20-25 window for the rears.

This should be good, right?

20x9 et30 on 255/35/20
20x10.5 et13 on 285/30/20

Suspension = ARK GT-F springs (1.20f/1.0r)

/Angelo350Z/ · 06-03-2014, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SoLif3Lik3

I'm considering a set of aftermarket wheels that have lower offsets than the 19" RAYS but not low enough, at least in the rear. The fronts should be ok (going on the notion that an additional 15mm - 20mm up front is ideal) at 20x9 et30. That's 17mm less than stock putting me smack dab in between the 15 - 20 window. The rear is what will need a spacer. 20x10.5 et25. That's 11mm less than stock. If I add a 12mm bolt on spacer to the rear that will get me to 23mm which is smack dab in bewteen the 20-25 window for the rears.

This should be good, right?

20x9 et30 on 255/35/20
20x10.5 et13 on 285/30/20

Suspension = ARK GT-F springs (1.20f/1.0r)

If your rear wheels are 20x10.5 +25 and add a 12mm spacer, that will take your wheels to a +13 offset. That will definitely look better. I'm also looking forward to seeing your ARK GT-F setup, I always wish mine was lower.

VincentLe · 06-03-2014, 01:45 AM

what is a good brand of spacers besides h&r and ichiba?

/Angelo350Z/ · 06-03-2014, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by VincentLe

what is a good brand of spacers besides h&r and ichiba?

I've used Z1 Motorsports slip on spacers (2mm, 5mm, and 10mm) and they're cheap and reliable.

Carlitoboy · 06-03-2014, 11:42 AM

Anyone install Eibach pro-spacers 20mm bolt ons to the front end? did anyone notice that the original bolts protrude by about 3/8 of an inch past the 20mm thickness? I know there is a small cavity in the back of the rays rim but I test fit it and I then I took the rim back off and saw that the original nut indented itself a little into to back of the cavity. I didn't even torque the wheel yet. I just push it flush with my own hands. Would anyone have any thoughts on if I should go forward with the install or not?

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Drex · 06-03-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlitoboy

Anyone install Eibach pro-spacers 20mm bolt ons to the front end? did anyone notice that the original bolts protrude by about 3/8 of an inch past the 20mm thickness? I know there is a small cavity in the back of the rays rim but I test fit it and I then I took the rim back off and saw that the original nut indented itself a little into to back of the cavity. I didn't even torque the wheel yet. I just push it flush with my own hands. Would anyone have any thoughts on if I should go forward with the install or not?

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pretty sure this is why it is not recommended to use larger bolt on spacers for the front wheels. however, i am no expert and cannot say if you will run into problems.

Carlitoboy · 06-03-2014, 12:42 PM

See the little gauge over the 'SS' in Nissan.

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Carlitoboy · 06-05-2014, 11:14 AM

Decided. Going with 25mm in the front instead. I hope it doesn't look to ridiculous.

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Mr.Zbody · 06-05-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlitoboy

Decided. Going with 25mm in the front instead. I hope it doesn't look to ridiculous.

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Interested in seeing how this turns out if you don't mind getting some pics up here after you do it.

Carlitoboy · 06-05-2014, 12:35 PM

I took the spacers back to the shop to exchange. Eric said that he's done 20mm bolt-ons many times. He slapped them on for me and showed me. They looked flush to me. I'm gonna test them for a few days and see how it goes.

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370z209 · 07-08-2014, 04:57 PM

Has anyone tried running 20mm in the front and 25mm bolt on spacers in the rear with stock 18's from a 2013-14 model? If so did you have any issues?

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Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 15	Anyone install Eibach pro-spacers 20mm bolt ons to the front end? did anyone notice that the original bolts protrude by about 3/8 of an inch past the 20mm thickness? I know there is a small cavity in the back of the rays rim but I test fit it and I then I took the rim back off and saw that the original nut indented itself a little into to back of the cavity. I didn't even torque the wheel yet. I just push it flush with my own hands. Would anyone have any thoughts on if I should go forward with the install or not? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-03-2014, 12:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 15	See the little gauge over the 'SS' in Nissan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-05-2014, 11:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 15	Decided. Going with 25mm in the front instead. I hope it doesn't look to ridiculous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-05-2014, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 15	I took the spacers back to the shop to exchange. Eric said that he's done 20mm bolt-ons many times. He slapped them on for me and showed me. They looked flush to me. I'm gonna test them for a few days and see how it goes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-08-2014, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
370z209 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 114 Drives: 2015 S4, 2015 A3 Rep Power: 12	Has anyone tried running 20mm in the front and 25mm bolt on spacers in the rear with stock 18's from a 2013-14 model? If so did you have any issues?