OEM - RAYS 19 | 20MM Spacer & Lugnuts

Romanowski · 01-03-2015, 04:16 PM

So I've been reading a lot of threads regarding this and so far it's not looking too good. I was hoping someone can chime in with some feedback.

Apparently the GTR & 370z use the mag shank style of lug nuts. There aren't any options to buy they in a gloss black.

I have a '09 with Rays, and wanted to do 2 things.

1) 20MM spacers all around (Open to recommendations)
2) Black lug nuts

shaun66 · 01-03-2015, 04:19 PM

20mm spacers all around is perfect that is what I run. Don't know about lug nuts, you could just spray paint them or plasti dip to see if you like the look.

Romanowski · 01-03-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaun66

20mm spacers all around is perfect that is what I run. Don't know about lug nuts, you could just spray paint them or plasti dip to see if you like the look.

Thanks.

Regarding the spacers, do I need anything besides the spacers for fitment? Do the bolts reach?

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Will these lugnuts work?

24 Piece 12x1 25 Black Mag Style Lugs 13 16" Head 68" Shank Width Wheel Nuts | eBay

shaun66 · 01-03-2015, 04:50 PM

I bought these, no need to change studs or do anything just bolt on and go.

CNC Aluminum Bolt-On Wheel Spacers (20mm, 25mm, & 30mm)

Aviator44 · 01-04-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru3l

Thanks.

Regarding the spacers, do I need anything besides the spacers for fitment? Do the bolts reach?

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Will these lugnuts work?

24 Piece 12x1 25 Black Mag Style Lugs 13 16" Head 68" Shank Width Wheel Nuts | eBay

Do not buy bolt ons. Do it correctly and replace the studs.

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=4215

cooltoy · 01-04-2015, 10:43 AM

Paint or powder coat the lug nuts.

4TthAnnyZ · 01-04-2015, 10:50 AM

There's really no harm in bolt-ons, that's what most people do. The studs used in most aftermarket spacers are of the same quality if not better than the OEM wheel studs. As long as everything is tight, you are fine.

Aviator44 · 01-04-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 4TthAnnyZ

There's really no harm in bolt-ons, that's what most people do. The studs used in most aftermarket spacers are of the same quality if not better than the OEM wheel studs. As long as everything is tight, you are fine.

This is the result of using bolt ons with OEM wheels (courtesy of Joe at Zspeed). That is definitely harm.

Merv · 01-04-2015, 11:11 AM

Is that with 20mm spacers?
There's a way around that with using Bolton spacers,but I know a lot of people don't like to mess with the way things are from the factory. You can cut off the first 3,4 or 5 mm of the lug with a grinder. You'll still have ample amount of shank on the lug for your lug nut to go back on should you want to go back to having no spacer. Nobody sees the ends of the lugs anyway.

Aviator44 · 01-04-2015, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merv

Is that with 20mm spacers?
There's a way around that with using Bolton spacers,but I know a lot of people don't like to mess with the way things are from the factory. You can cut off the first 3,4 or 5 mm of the lug with a grinder. You'll still have ample amount of shank on the lug for your lug nut to go back on should you want to go back to having no spacer. Nobody sees the ends of the lugs anyway.

Yes it is.

Romanowski · 01-04-2015, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aviator44

Do not buy bolt ons. Do it correctly and replace the studs.

Hub Centric Wheel Spacers & Extended Studs

Done I ordered this morning.

Sidenote: Nice A-10 Avatar.

4TthAnnyZ · 01-05-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Aviator44

This is the result of using bolt ons with OEM wheels (courtesy of Joe at Zspeed). That is definitely harm.

That's the result of not getting a big enough spacer, not the fact that its a bolt-on. Theres nothing wrong with using bolt-ons if done properly, which obviosuly wasn't in that photo. I have bolt-ons with zero issues not unlike hundreds of other people. But if you really wanna pound your wheel studs out and replace them be my guest, should be fun when you want to put stock wheels back on.

Aviator44 · 01-05-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 4TthAnnyZ

That's the result of not getting a big enough spacer, not the fact that its a bolt-on. Theres nothing wrong with using bolt-ons if done properly, which obviosuly wasn't in that photo. I have bolt-ons with zero issues not unlike hundreds of other people. But if you really wanna pound your wheel studs out and replace them be my guest, should be fun when you want to put stock wheels back on.

This occurs with 20mm and under. Being that 20mm is one of the most popular sizes on the Z, it's relevant information for those who may read this thread.

The studs are not difficult to change. Using that as an argument to not do things correctly is ridiculous.

Spacers in general are not the correct way of doing things, but that's a whole different discussion.

There's a reason most wheel/tire shops will not touch a vehicle with spacers on it.

Merv · 01-05-2015, 11:07 PM

Lol. I didn't know bolt on spacers are the incorrect way of doing it. Guess I been putting my life at risk these past 5 years of using them.

Either way works fine

Aviator44 · 01-06-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Merv

Lol. I didn't know bolt on spacers are the incorrect way of doing it. Guess I been putting my life at risk these past 5 years of using them.

Either way works fine

Wheels with the proper offset are the correct way of doing it.

01-03-2015, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Romanowski Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 201 Drives: 09' Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	OEM - RAYS 19 \| 20MM Spacer & Lugnuts So I've been reading a lot of threads regarding this and so far it's not looking too good. I was hoping someone can chime in with some feedback. Apparently the GTR & 370z use the mag shank style of lug nuts. There aren't any options to buy they in a gloss black. I have a '09 with Rays, and wanted to do 2 things. 1) 20MM spacers all around (Open to recommendations) 2) Black lug nuts __________________ Amuse Body \| Stillen's Gen 3 Intake \| Stillen High Flow Cats \| Stillen CBE \| The370Z.com Decals! (Decals add an extra 100hp )

01-03-2015, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I bought these, no need to change studs or do anything just bolt on and go. CNC Aluminum Bolt-On Wheel Spacers (20mm, 25mm, & 30mm) 1st likes this.

01-04-2015, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,937 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Paint or powder coat the lug nuts. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-04-2015, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
4TthAnnyZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Saint Cloud, MN Posts: 171 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 10	There's really no harm in bolt-ons, that's what most people do. The studs used in most aftermarket spacers are of the same quality if not better than the OEM wheel studs. As long as everything is tight, you are fine. 1st likes this.

01-04-2015, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 14	Is that with 20mm spacers? There's a way around that with using Bolton spacers,but I know a lot of people don't like to mess with the way things are from the factory. You can cut off the first 3,4 or 5 mm of the lug with a grinder. You'll still have ample amount of shank on the lug for your lug nut to go back on should you want to go back to having no spacer. Nobody sees the ends of the lugs anyway. __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

01-03-2015, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	20mm spacers all around is perfect that is what I run. Don't know about lug nuts, you could just spray paint them or plasti dip to see if you like the look.

01-05-2015, 11:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Merv Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 518 Drives: 11 GM grey sport tou Rep Power: 14	Lol. I didn't know bolt on spacers are the incorrect way of doing it. Guess I been putting my life at risk these past 5 years of using them. Either way works fine __________________ Swift springs \| upgraded headlights \| stillen gen3 cai \| FI HFC's and FI CBE \| ecutek tune in the mail!

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