Wheel Spacers 101

Ages · 03-29-2012, 09:17 AM

Just installed my Z1 spacers last night . Did 20/25 , here's some pics

urdeliveryguy · 03-29-2012, 09:33 AM

i use a z1 spacer for my winter wheels. there good i like em. is noone lowering a z with the base 18's? everyone seems like they have the 19" rays.

im gonna have to lower it first then measure i guess.

Zoren 370 · 04-10-2012, 11:18 AM

Would it be fine if I only place a 15mm spacers on the rear wheel and leave the fronts stock. Would there be a problem with the balance/stability of the car?

VegasZ · 04-17-2012, 12:34 AM

20mm all around. Car looks sooooo much better.

JMac88 · 05-28-2012, 09:43 AM

I have an opportunity to get some free spacers without studs, and I did not want open ended lug nuts with factory rims....

So for anyone looking for stud sizes, the factory ones are 42mm. I would assume you would add the spacer size to the factory size to get the length of stud you need. This took me about 30 mins of searching, so hopefully this helps someone out haha.

Chan Chee Hoe · 06-16-2012, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperial

H&R

I just saw a Rays cataloue,they also make spacers,i wonder anybody saw it before.?

NBZ34 · 06-18-2012, 12:14 PM

Before I pull the plug on spacers, I would just like to be sure that the setup I plan on going with will not have any rubbing issues.

I plan on going 20mm all around on OEM sport rims. I've already decided to go with H&R spacers, but I'm undecided on whether or not to go DRS all around. I know they're required on the front, but should I use them on the rears too, or just go with DRMs? I will be installing Swift Spec-Rs at that time, as well. Thanks in advance for any feedback on this!

henryy370z · 06-25-2012, 04:45 PM

20 front and 25 rear does that **** anything up?? performance ? body kit

henryy370z · 06-25-2012, 04:48 PM

damage^

sparky · 06-25-2012, 08:04 PM

I took some measurements on stock 19" sports and 25 in the back looks like it make things really close. A good hard bump may cause rubbing?
Also from what I've read on here you can use 20mm DRM on the front.
Anything less than that requires DRS.

NBZ34 · 06-25-2012, 11:21 PM

I decided to go 20mm DRS all around. I just feel more at ease with stud replacement.

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edub370 · 08-10-2012, 12:19 AM

Thread Necro, but i saw 1 person running a 5mm up front with no extended Llugs. I'm thinking of doing this as well. Can anyone who has done this elaborate whether or not they think this is a good/safe idea? It makes me a little nervous about how much thread will be left

Vichtz · 09-17-2012, 12:14 AM

Thread Necro
Alright I have read this thread several times, and other than a couple vague mentions, I haven't seen anything definitive on the OEM 18in wheels. What are the sizes needed for those? Wish I had rays...

Initial Z · 09-18-2012, 12:06 AM

Did anyone use Loctite on their spacer nuts? Ive had mine on for around 6 months and did not use Loctite on mine. The front are stud replacements and the rear are not.

Everything seems fine but Ive been reading elsewhere that you should.

Vichtz · 09-18-2012, 12:46 PM

For the NISMO wheels. Still nothin for OEM 18's though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

15mm all around with wider wheels is fine, 20mm with wider tires and they stick out too much. also i dont think you can get back to factory camber settings on the 20mm's wide tries or not.

buuuut 20mm on factory tires with a bit of camber and drop is pretty damn close to flush.

and only use the DRS series.
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...SAN&model=370Z

05-28-2012, 09:43 AM	#80 (permalink)
JMac88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 416 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 14	I have an opportunity to get some free spacers without studs, and I did not want open ended lug nuts with factory rims.... So for anyone looking for stud sizes, the factory ones are 42mm. I would assume you would add the spacer size to the factory size to get the length of stud you need. This took me about 30 mins of searching, so hopefully this helps someone out haha. __________________ Full Mod List

06-18-2012, 12:14 PM	#82 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 53 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 13	Before I pull the plug on spacers, I would just like to be sure that the setup I plan on going with will not have any rubbing issues. I plan on going 20mm all around on OEM sport rims. I've already decided to go with H&R spacers, but I'm undecided on whether or not to go DRS all around. I know they're required on the front, but should I use them on the rears too, or just go with DRMs? I will be installing Swift Spec-Rs at that time, as well. Thanks in advance for any feedback on this! __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

06-25-2012, 04:48 PM	#84 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 31 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 12	damage^ Snow dog likes this.

06-25-2012, 08:04 PM	#85 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	I took some measurements on stock 19" sports and 25 in the back looks like it make things really close. A good hard bump may cause rubbing? Also from what I've read on here you can use 20mm DRM on the front. Anything less than that requires DRS. bcccpals likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

06-25-2012, 11:21 PM	#86 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 53 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 13	I decided to go 20mm DRS all around. I just feel more at ease with stud replacement. Sent from HTC EVO using Tapatalk 2 __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

03-29-2012, 09:33 AM	#77 (permalink)
urdeliveryguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia / delco Posts: 278 Drives: 09' touring 6sp Rep Power: 13	i use a z1 spacer for my winter wheels. there good i like em. is noone lowering a z with the base 18's? everyone seems like they have the 19" rays. im gonna have to lower it first then measure i guess.

04-10-2012, 11:18 AM	#78 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Would it be fine if I only place a 15mm spacers on the rear wheel and leave the fronts stock. Would there be a problem with the balance/stability of the car?

06-25-2012, 04:45 PM	#83 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 31 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 12	20 front and 25 rear does that **** anything up?? performance ? body kit

08-10-2012, 12:19 AM	#87 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	Thread Necro, but i saw 1 person running a 5mm up front with no extended Llugs. I'm thinking of doing this as well. Can anyone who has done this elaborate whether or not they think this is a good/safe idea? It makes me a little nervous about how much thread will be left __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

09-17-2012, 12:14 AM	#88 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Thread Necro Alright I have read this thread several times, and other than a couple vague mentions, I haven't seen anything definitive on the OEM 18in wheels. What are the sizes needed for those? Wish I had rays... __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

09-18-2012, 12:06 AM	#89 (permalink)
Initial Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 227 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 13	Did anyone use Loctite on their spacer nuts? Ive had mine on for around 6 months and did not use Loctite on mine. The front are stud replacements and the rear are not. Everything seems fine but Ive been reading elsewhere that you should. __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic 370Z Base w/ Sports Package 6MT Mods - [K&N Drop in's] [AAM Short tails] [Swift Springs] [H&R Spacers 15mmF 20mmR]

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