Wheel Spacers 101

Hubbabubba · 03-19-2012, 10:34 PM

Two days on them. No rub so far. Stock height.

VegasZ · 03-23-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubbabubba

Two days on them. No rub so far. Stock height.

Looks great. Just received my H & R spacers, 20mm all around. I'll install tomorrow. Did you use any Loctite 242 on the hub bolts? Some people have suggested that to prevent the spacer from loosening. Where did you get he 80 lb. torque rating?

ZMan8 · 03-23-2012, 01:20 AM

I think the manual says 80-85 lbs

Hubbabubba · 03-24-2012, 09:43 AM

Anti-Seize on the parts. I will check the nut torque at 500-1,000 miles.

urdeliveryguy · 03-28-2012, 08:38 PM

i see people been using 25/20 spacers with the base 18's. would this still work with no rubbing when i lower the z on teins? anyone?

JSON · 03-17-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gmr19

I installed on rear only. Stillen's website says you cannot install H&R DRM (type 2) spacers at all up front with OEM wheels. I know there is a bolt on the hub to prevent rear wheels from being accidentally installed on the front. Not sure if this is the cause, but you can remove that bolt. Or maybe the OEM front wheels do not have any kind of recess for the spacer stud to extend into.

reference: http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...SAN&model=370Z

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Originally Posted by Jappbox

I removed the bolt up front as it does nothing, and installed the 20mm Type 2 Spacers. This worked fine. I didnt buy those type of spacers though. I got the Kics project brand without the center ring.

Ugh. I was trying to install my 20mm/25mm bolt on spacers tonight before TX2K16 tomorrow but came across that bolt in the front. I had no idea what it was for, but obviously, could not install the spacer with that. It was late, so I decided to just give up and come look on the forum about more info on that. What a dumb bolt.

I assume it's just a threaded on fastener that should be easy to remove without any hassle? Anyone know for sure before I run into another surprise trying to remove it?

jshare1 · 03-18-2016, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JSON

Ugh. I was trying to install my 20mm/25mm bolt on spacers tonight before TX2K16 tomorrow but came across that bolt in the front. I had no idea what it was for, but obviously, could not install the spacer with that. It was late, so I decided to just give up and come look on the forum about more info on that. What a dumb bolt.

I assume it's just a threaded on fastener that should be easy to remove without any hassle? Anyone know for sure before I run into another surprise trying to remove it?

Its there so you dont put the rear wheels on the front and vise versa. It just unbolts

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.

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^

03-23-2012, 01:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I think the manual says 80-85 lbs __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-24-2012, 09:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hubbabubba Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Moses Lake, WA Age: 67 Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Anti-Seize on the parts. I will check the nut torque at 500-1,000 miles. bcccpals likes this. Last edited by Hubbabubba; 03-26-2012 at 07:52 AM. Reason: Questions in my e-mail.

05-28-2012, 09:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
JMac88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 416 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 16	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	#13 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 55 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 14	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	#15 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 33 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 14	damage^ Snow dog likes this.

03-19-2012, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hubbabubba Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Moses Lake, WA Age: 67 Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Two days on them. No rub so far. Stock height.

03-28-2012, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
urdeliveryguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia / delco Posts: 278 Drives: 09' touring 6sp Rep Power: 15	i see people been using 25/20 spacers with the base 18's. would this still work with no rubbing when i lower the z on teins? anyone?

03-29-2012, 09:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
urdeliveryguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia / delco Posts: 278 Drives: 09' touring 6sp Rep Power: 15	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	#10 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	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	#14 (permalink)
henryy370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: nj bergen county Age: 33 Posts: 380 Drives: 2011-black-manual Rep Power: 14	20 front and 25 rear does that **** anything up?? performance ? body kit

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