Needing Help with Wheel Spacers!!!!

Joker_J · 04-13-2016, 05:53 AM

Last week I lowered the Z (SWIFT Springs & SPL Rear Camber Arms Kit) and was wanting to get some Wheel Spacers to kind of make the look of it pop out.
Also which brand is the best to go with.

What mm size would be good for our Z's?

/Angelo350Z/ · 04-13-2016, 06:05 AM

I used H&R 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers when I was lowered on Swift springs and running the OEM wheels. This is what it looked like:

Joker_J · 04-13-2016, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

I used H&R 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers when I was lowered on Swift springs and running the OEM wheels. This is what it looked like:

All I see is a x with a white box around it lol
Maybe its the computer I'm on. I'll have to take a look once I get home!

Do wheel spacers change any performance of the car? Wasn't going to go with spacers but after getting it lowered, I need something to make it stand out haha

brancky3 · 04-13-2016, 07:18 AM

There's no performance impact. And I second 20/25mm.

wideglideleon · 04-13-2016, 03:01 PM

I have 20mm all around with swift springs, very happy with the look.

somms · 04-13-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

There's no performance impact. And I second 20/25mm.

It does change the steering somewhat. I'm running 20mm front and 25mm rear, HR Springs. I don't know how to describe it exactly, but steering feel is definitely different. Stiffer, almost.

Joker_J · 04-13-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

There's no performance impact. And I second 20/25mm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideglideleon

I have 20mm all around with swift springs, very happy with the look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by somms

It does change the steering somewhat. I'm running 20mm front and 25mm rear, HR Springs. I don't know how to describe it exactly, but steering feel is definitely different. Stiffer, almost.

Thanks for everyone's advice!

I may just go with 20mm all around to keep things even lol (My OCD)
So which brand is the best in quality? (Don't mind spending a little more for a longer lasting part)

pbhakta · 04-14-2016, 10:07 AM

I used to have 20mm all around with my stock wheels and swift springs and wish that i had gotten the 20/25 setup. The rears IMO need the 25 to match how the front looks as far as wheel poke. I also had the H&R Springs brand without stud replacements.

somms · 04-14-2016, 01:16 PM

HR Springs seem to be the most popular (hub-centric design is a must) but people here are also happy with Eibach.

KamiSpeed · 04-14-2016, 02:00 PM

Hey man! Check out our deal on a set of Project Kics 20mm/25mm Combo set:

Project Kics Wide Tread Hub-centric Spacer Kit 20mm/25mm for the 350Z, 370Z, G35, G37, Q40, & Q60 | Shop Nissan and Infiniti Spacers at KamiSpeed.com

brancky3 · 04-14-2016, 02:41 PM

I just took my set of 20/25mm Z1 spacers off my car when I put my GTR wheels on... if you're interested I'd love to get them off of my toolbox

Joker_J · 04-14-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

I just took my set of 20/25mm Z1 spacers off my car when I put my GTR wheels on... if you're interested I'd love to get them off of my toolbox

PM sent!

SonicVQ · 04-14-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by somms

It does change the steering somewhat. I'm running 20mm front and 25mm rear, HR Springs. I don't know how to describe it exactly, but steering feel is definitely different. Stiffer, almost.

By moving the wheel 20mm to the outside of the car you are changing a few things:

(1) Scrub radius: Under braking, the front wheels will tend to react stronger to any grooves in the pavement and you will need to make more corrections to brake straight.
(2) Wheel rate (spring rate at the wheel) is reduced a little (softer). Since the tire is extended 20mm out, it has a little more leverage on the suspension.
(3) It is harder on the front hub bearings, but will take a while to show up.

I think it is a high price to pay for your tires to be more flush with the fender, but I am old.

RJayNismo · 04-15-2016, 01:41 AM

I have Volks TE37sl 19x10.5 +22 with 25mm H&R Trak spacers in the rears.
Car is lowered on Swift springs and im also running 305 / 30 / 19 tires with no rubbing at all.

Fronts are 19x9.5 +22 with 20mm H&R Trak Spacers with 255 / 35 / 19.
no issues at all.

Slartibartfas · 04-15-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by somms

It does change the steering somewhat. I'm running 20mm front and 25mm rear, HR Springs. I don't know how to describe it exactly, but steering feel is definitely different. Stiffer, almost.

Spacers will change the scrub radius. That's the difference between where the king pin axis and the tire center touch the ground. The closer the better. I don't know if the Z tire point is inboard or outboard of the king pin axis point.

And I wish I had read the entire thread before posting this...

04-13-2016, 05:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 580 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 13	Needing Help with Wheel Spacers!!!! Last week I lowered the Z (SWIFT Springs & SPL Rear Camber Arms Kit) and was wanting to get some Wheel Spacers to kind of make the look of it pop out. Also which brand is the best to go with. What mm size would be good for our Z's?

04-13-2016, 06:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	I used H&R 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers when I was lowered on Swift springs and running the OEM wheels. This is what it looked like: Joker_J likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

04-13-2016, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 37 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 16	There's no performance impact. And I second 20/25mm. Joker_J likes this. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

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wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	I have 20mm all around with swift springs, very happy with the look. Joker_J likes this.

04-14-2016, 10:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
pbhakta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City Posts: 333 Drives: 11 GM 370z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 13	I used to have 20mm all around with my stock wheels and swift springs and wish that i had gotten the 20/25 setup. The rears IMO need the 25 to match how the front looks as far as wheel poke. I also had the H&R Springs brand without stud replacements. __________________ 2011 6MT 370Z Gun Metallic :: Stillen G3 CAI :: Swift Springs :: EvoR :: JWM LEDs :: TommyKaira :: Forgestar F14 :: Motordyne Shockwave))) E370 :: CS Spec-Me Lip :: AeroJacket

04-14-2016, 01:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
somms Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 370z SP MT Rep Power: 12	HR Springs seem to be the most popular (hub-centric design is a must) but people here are also happy with Eibach. __________________ Fast Intentions 18 inch resonated catback, Fast Intentions resonated HFCs, Stillen Gen 3 CAI, EcuTEK tune, 311whp

04-14-2016, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Hey man! Check out our deal on a set of Project Kics 20mm/25mm Combo set: Project Kics Wide Tread Hub-centric Spacer Kit 20mm/25mm for the 350Z, 370Z, G35, G37, Q40, & Q60 \| Shop Nissan and Infiniti Spacers at KamiSpeed.com __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

04-14-2016, 02:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 37 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 16	I just took my set of 20/25mm Z1 spacers off my car when I put my GTR wheels on... if you're interested I'd love to get them off of my toolbox __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

04-15-2016, 01:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
RJayNismo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Bernardino, CA Age: 32 Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370z Nismo #419 Rep Power: 62	I have Volks TE37sl 19x10.5 +22 with 25mm H&R Trak spacers in the rears. Car is lowered on Swift springs and im also running 305 / 30 / 19 tires with no rubbing at all. Fronts are 19x9.5 +22 with 20mm H&R Trak Spacers with 255 / 35 / 19. no issues at all. KamiSpeed likes this. __________________ Z34 09 #0419: 3M \| Pioneer \| Swift \| SPL \| BERK \| Stillen \| Z1 \| VOLK Racing \| Project Kics \| Tommy Kaira

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