20mm spacers with stock 19s? anyone tried?

jmlenz · 06-04-2009, 08:22 PM

title says it all...My Z will be lowered on Eibachs and for now I am leaning towards staying with the stock 19s. Many pics and examples of 15mm and even 10mm spacers are avail but even the 15mm looks like it can come out some for a wider more aggressive stance. Rubbing doesnt appear to be a problem but some say it may. Thoughts and suggestions appreciated. Pics would be helpful

Minicobra1 · 06-09-2009, 04:46 AM

They will work fine, I have the 15mm and I tried an extra 5mm washer on top of them the other day, didn't drive on it b/c it was just to check, they seam fine.
I will probably order some 20mm soon

theDreamer · 06-09-2009, 08:18 AM

Where are you ordering your spacers from? Mini, did you go 15mm on both the front and back? I know there were problems at first (Semtex), did you order different spacers then him?

jmlenz · 06-09-2009, 11:53 AM

I will be going with the Ichiba spacers from Lou@Amplified ---they come with new, longer lug bolts not the built-in bolts. After doing some research it appears 20mm spacers will work just fine.

Actually, after running some numbers through the offset calculator some aftermarket 370 wheel fitments push the wheels out more than 40mm without problems! 20mm should be snap

Minicobra1 · 06-09-2009, 11:21 PM

Yep

Minicobra1 · 06-09-2009, 11:27 PM

I have an offset driveway, and the other day I parked the car on the slope, one side of the car dropped down so that the tire was tucked into the rear wheel well. This gave me a really good idea as to how far out I could come with the stock 275 tires.
I only had about 10-12mm clearance (I have 15mm spacers) before the tire would start to rub on a really hard impact or incline. So I think max you could go is 25mm out and be safe.
I'm still considering running a 305 Nitto Invo on my stock 10' rim, or at least a 285.
So I'm going to stick with a 20mm spacer for now.

jmlenz · 06-10-2009, 05:27 PM

^ you got me playin' with the idea of going 20mm up front and 25mm out back now Minicobra...hmm

ZforMe · 06-10-2009, 06:31 PM

Are you guys saying that the stock lug bolts must be replaced to fit the ichiba spacers on?

Junior370z · 06-10-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZforMe

Are you guys saying that the stock lugs bolts must be replaced to fit the ichiba spacers on?

Yeah. When you order the spacers it comes with new studs. The thicker the spacer, the longer the studs. HTH

ZforMe · 06-10-2009, 11:44 PM

Just an FYI: Ichiba has a version II out that doesn't seem to require the replacement of the stock lug bolts.

http://www.ichibausa.com/350z.html

I belive the user ModShack has these, and from his install pics, doesn't look like he swapped any bolts out.

Rear Spacers: 15mm album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

Modshack · 06-11-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZforMe

Just an FYI: Ichiba has a version II out that doesn't seem to require the replacement of the stock lug bolts.

350Z & 370Z

I belive the user ModShack has these, and from his install pics, doesn't look like he swapped any bolts out.

Rear Spacers: 15mm album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

These will work on the back, but not the front due to the wheel casting. Also keep in mind, you will need a dedicated breaker bar and socket to remove these to fit the spare. The quick and easy solution has some downsides. I'm going the longer stud route on the front when I do them..

jmlenz · 06-11-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZforMe

Are you guys saying that the stock lug bolts must be replaced to fit the ichiba spacers on?

Yes. Original studs are pulled and replaced with the longer Ichiba studs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZforMe

Just an FYI: Ichiba has a version II out that doesn't seem to require the replacement of the stock lug bolts.

350Z & 370Z

I belive the user ModShack has these, and from his install pics, doesn't look like he swapped any bolts out.

Rear Spacers: 15mm album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

I will not be using these v2 of the spacers. Not only are there issues with the wheel castings fitting these spacers on the front, I would rather avoid the complexity of 2 separate sets of studs holding the wheel on...

ZforMe · 06-11-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

These will work on the back, but not the front due to the wheel casting. Also keep in mind, you will need a dedicated breaker bar and socket to remove these to fit the spare. The quick and easy solution has some downsides. I'm going the longer stud route on the front when I do them..

Good point about the spare. Is it difficult to change out the lug bolts? I managed to get through the hfc install.

jmlenz · 06-11-2009, 05:33 PM

^ from what Ive read the studs hammer out pretty easy. The hardest part is the disassembly of the rear parking brake assembly

Minicobra1 · 07-12-2009, 03:51 AM

Sorry I took so long to get a pic up, this is probably the best pic showing how the 20mm spacer looks in the rear. I also have the SPC camber arms installed. The tires are stock 275/35/19.

06-04-2009, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 642	20mm spacers with stock 19s? anyone tried? title says it all...My Z will be lowered on Eibachs and for now I am leaning towards staying with the stock 19s. Many pics and examples of 15mm and even 10mm spacers are avail but even the 15mm looks like it can come out some for a wider more aggressive stance. Rubbing doesnt appear to be a problem but some say it may. Thoughts and suggestions appreciated. Pics would be helpful

06-09-2009, 04:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	They will work fine, I have the 15mm and I tried an extra 5mm washer on top of them the other day, didn't drive on it b/c it was just to check, they seam fine. I will probably order some 20mm soon __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

06-09-2009, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Where are you ordering your spacers from? Mini, did you go 15mm on both the front and back? I know there were problems at first (Semtex), did you order different spacers then him? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-09-2009, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Yep __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

06-09-2009, 11:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	I have an offset driveway, and the other day I parked the car on the slope, one side of the car dropped down so that the tire was tucked into the rear wheel well. This gave me a really good idea as to how far out I could come with the stock 275 tires. I only had about 10-12mm clearance (I have 15mm spacers) before the tire would start to rub on a really hard impact or incline. So I think max you could go is 25mm out and be safe. I'm still considering running a 305 Nitto Invo on my stock 10' rim, or at least a 285. So I'm going to stick with a 20mm spacer for now. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

06-09-2009, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 642	I will be going with the Ichiba spacers from Lou@Amplified ---they come with new, longer lug bolts not the built-in bolts. After doing some research it appears 20mm spacers will work just fine. Actually, after running some numbers through the offset calculator some aftermarket 370 wheel fitments push the wheels out more than 40mm without problems! 20mm should be snap

06-10-2009, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 642	^ you got me playin' with the idea of going 20mm up front and 25mm out back now Minicobra...hmm

06-10-2009, 06:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZforMe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 238 Drives: 370Z Sport Auto PG Rep Power: 16	Are you guys saying that the stock lug bolts must be replaced to fit the ichiba spacers on? __________________ 13.369 @ 102.73 Bone Stock. BERK HFC's installed 5/14/09 @ 1490miles, 13.212 @ 106.15. Cobb Post MAF Hoses installed 3/20/10 @ 5,043miles, future: FI exhaust with 18" res and s/s cans. Last edited by ZforMe; 06-10-2009 at 07:24 PM.

06-10-2009, 11:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZforMe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 238 Drives: 370Z Sport Auto PG Rep Power: 16	Just an FYI: Ichiba has a version II out that doesn't seem to require the replacement of the stock lug bolts. http://www.ichibausa.com/350z.html I belive the user ModShack has these, and from his install pics, doesn't look like he swapped any bolts out. Rear Spacers: 15mm album \| Ttschwing \| Fotki.com __________________ 13.369 @ 102.73 Bone Stock. BERK HFC's installed 5/14/09 @ 1490miles, 13.212 @ 106.15. Cobb Post MAF Hoses installed 3/20/10 @ 5,043miles, future: FI exhaust with 18" res and s/s cans.

06-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 642	^ from what Ive read the studs hammer out pretty easy. The hardest part is the disassembly of the rear parking brake assembly

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