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Here is a good thread. http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...t-20-rear.html There are two types Type 1. Requires you to replace the studs for longer ones some prefer this method but does require more work
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Here is a good thread.
Anyone have a setup of 15mm spacers in front and 20 rear? There are two types Type 1. Requires you to replace the studs for longer ones some prefer this method but does require more work Example: ![]() Type 2. Require you to only remove the wheel to bolt the spacer to the existing studs and reuse the original lugs to tighten the wheels to the spacer. This the easiest way to go. There is a cost different between the two options Example ![]() Now the only thing left is to decide on how big of a spacer one uses? Most will go with 15mm front 20mm rear 20mm front 20mm rear 20mm front 25mm rear to Answer your Question Last edited by Trips; 10-05-2011 at 06:13 PM. |
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Thanks. That was a very helpful video. He mentions one reason you would want to add spacers is to accomdate larger brake calipers. I noticed the three front rims Nissan offers come with 43, 47 and 40 offsets. I assume that's to accomdate the larger calipers on the front brakes. Does anyone no exactly how much offset is needed to accomodate the 370Z front brakes (non-sport edition)?
Also what if a wheel has more offset than the factory wheel? For example, if I replace the rear factory 18x9 +15 with a 18x9.5 +35. I believe that will increase the scrub radius. What effect is that going to have on tire wear, performance, etc? |
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Before you flame me: I searched for an hour and can't find a straight answer!
So please, somebody answer this: Will version 2 bolt-on 15 mm and 20mm spacers work with Factory 18" wheels? If yes, do I use 15mm on the front or the back? Does anyone hav experience with factory 18" wheels and bolt-on version 2 spacer combination? Thanks! |
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Does any one have a picture (or take and post one) of the back of the stock 18" wheels? I would like to see if there are recesses where the studs could fit for a flush installation of v2 bolt-on spacers.
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Offset has nothing to do with brake clearance. Brake clearance is simply a function of wheel design. If you have a wheel that doesn't clear your brake calipers, adding a spacer will always increase brake clearance. Having said that, here's a question.... Someone told me adding spacers can cause wheel bearing failure. Can anyone confirm or deny this? |
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Great post Triple's! Are there any benefits from spacers. Obviously they give you a wider stance which will provide better handling, but anything significant?
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Any difference in quality between H & R, Ichira, or Eibach? Or other recommendations? I'm going with 15mm in front and 20mm in the back with the stud replacement style of spacer...
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For the ney-sayers that are so worried about spacers causing undo wheel bearing wear, I don't understand your argument for the 370z.
All we are doing using spacers with sport wheels or any aftermarket wheels is duplicating the way a Nismo looks by pushing the wheel mounting point outward to dupe the Nismo's deeper wheel offsets to make the wheels flush with the fenders. This essentially puts the Sport wheel/tire combo in the same place since there is no difference in the mounting points for all 370Zs regardless of model. This means the centers of the wheels are the same as the Nismo so this means Nissan designed it to work with Base/Sport/Nismo sets of offsets and their different loads of the wheel centerlines. Last edited by MarksZ34; 09-08-2016 at 10:33 PM. |
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Damn...$100 per spacer...yikes. How do you choose between getting spacers that require stud replacements or not?
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Bolt on spacers are torqued down on the wheel and on the spacer so there is no torsional stress on the studs. Tell me if I'm wrong
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