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ggiwin 12-18-2012 10:06 PM

Interested in buying new wheels
 
Ok, so my dilemma as of right now is that I'm running the sports wheels with 15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear. The type of spacers I used were the H&R replacement stud type.
My question is.. I want to get 19x9.5 and 19x10.5, but I don't know if I should take out the spacers and run it at +22 and +12. If I were to do this, can I still use the studs? Or would they be too long? (Planning to run (F)265/35/19 (R)305/30/19)
1. Option 1 would be to just leave the spacers on and factor it into the offset. What offset should I be getting then?
2. Option 2 Would be to buy new spacers, but what size o_o?
3. Option 3, remove spacer + studs, buy new oem studs and put those back in. Which I do not want to do. Was a PITA when I replaced the oem studs with extended :P
I would also like to apologize in advanced. I am noob when it comes to buying wheels.

XwChriswX 12-18-2012 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin (Post 2066509)
Ok, so my dilemma as of right now is that I'm running the sports wheels with 15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear. The type of spacers I used were the H&R replacement stud type.
My question is.. I want to get 19x9.5 and 19x10.5, but I don't know if I should take out the spacers and run it at +22 and +12. If I were to do this, can I still use the studs? Or would they be too long? (Planning to run (F)265/35/19 (R)305/30/19)
1. Option 1 would be to just leave the spacers on and factor it into the offset. What offset should I be getting then?
2. Option 2 Would be to buy new spacers, but what size o_o?
3. Option 3, remove spacer + studs, buy new oem studs and put those back in. Which I do not want to do. Was a PITA when I replaced the oem studs with extended :P
I would also like to apologize in advanced. I am noob when it comes to buying wheels.

Is the best option.

Next time if you're planning on running those size spacers, you can get the v2 type that bolt on and your wheels bolt to the spacers. :tup:

If you don't want to remove your extended studs, just make sure to get OPEN ended lug nuts for them. That way they can accept the extra stud lengths. :tup:

ggiwin 12-18-2012 10:18 PM

AHH thank you :D. Wanted to have the same look as this.
http://www.the370z.com/members/osiri...9-img00289.jpg


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/19X9-5-10-5-V...LWg~~60_12.JPG
Probably going to do this with PW

XwChriswX 12-18-2012 10:19 PM

White on black? They'll sure be bright.

ggiwin 12-18-2012 10:21 PM

Yeah, still thinking about which color to get. Hyper Black or Matte Black.. DECISIONS lol

XwChriswX 12-18-2012 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin (Post 2066573)
Yeah, still thinking about which color to get. Hyper Black or Matte Black.. DECISIONS lol

Personally, I'd want matte black for mine. But the decision is always up to the driver. :tup:

docaam 12-19-2012 01:00 AM

I will say option 3,why you want to increase the unsprung weight with spacer when you have a chance to remove those. And all spacers in the long run will cause vibration and other problems.

ggiwin 12-19-2012 01:47 AM

thanks for all your input guys :P. I'll be sure to take some pics once the whole process is done

chrischhorn 12-19-2012 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin (Post 2066854)
thanks for all your input guys :P. I'll be sure to take some pics once the whole process is done

My question is......why is not just running open ended lug nuts an option and just keep the extended studs in there? Later on down the road if you need to switch back to your sport wheels and wanna put the spacers back on, you'll still have the studs there....

ggiwin 12-19-2012 11:53 AM

Planning to sell my sports wheels actually, for like 650 for the set with tires. I still have my 18 in base wheels sitting around in the garage.

roy'sz 12-19-2012 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ggiwin (Post 2067398)
Planning to sell my sports wheels actually, for like 650 for the set with tires. I still have my 18 in base wheels sitting around in the garage.

My ? is that if you want to have the rim sitting flush on the outside why not DELETE the spacer and get the offset that you are desiring since you are buying new rims. Putting a spacer on does widen the stance but doesn't necessarily increase grip in cornering, its just for looks. If you get a slightly wider rim and set it up the right way you get looks+performance.

1st 12-19-2012 02:51 PM

The rims are an excellent choice!

chrischhorn 12-19-2012 04:01 PM

either way. wheels with correct offset, pull spacers off, leave extended studs in and buy open ended lug nuts. easiest way in my opinion. unless you will be annoyed by the slight poke of the studs at the end of the lug nuts.

ggiwin 12-19-2012 06:31 PM

Ooo didnt think about that lol. Thanks for the suggestion. Been brain dead for the past week due to finals.

OMGWTFBBQ 12-19-2012 06:47 PM

Remove the spacer and get wheels with the proper offset. I'd go back to running stock studs because I prefer closed end lug nuts, but that's just me. If you want to run extended studs, use open end lug nuts like the post above me stated.

Either way, get rid of the spacers.


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