Do spacers alone affect cambre?

Brutal 370Z · 07-15-2011, 02:34 PM

hey guys,

I've been getting a lot of mixed opinions on this question so I thought I would start a thread to get some clarification. I was thinking about ordering just a set of spacers for my Z. I am probably going to go with 20mm all around or 20mm rear and 15mm fronts. I don't have a big issue with the OEM wheel gap so I'm leaning away from a drop, but I like the flush look/wider stance that spacers provide. Would I be okay to order just a set of spacers without worrying about tire-wear/cambre issues?

Thanks in advance for your help!

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2011, 02:36 PM

Spacers will affect camber but only by a very, very small amount. You don't need to worry about your tire wear.

Brutal 370Z · 07-15-2011, 03:07 PM

Thanks Steve! So nothing to worry about then?

6spd · 07-15-2011, 04:57 PM

nope, no worries for the most part. spacers do add stress to other suspension components though, but only over the long term. youre good!

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

Thanks Steve! So nothing to worry about then?

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Originally Posted by 6spd

nope, no worries for the most part. spacers do add stress to other suspension components though, but only over the long term. youre good!

Nope, nothing to worry about. Like 6spd mentioned, they do stress some components over the long term, but it's not much and shouldn't really be a worry.

Just make sure you check your spacers periodically as there have been a few instances of cracked hubcentric rings from some of the guys that track their cars.

Brutal 370Z · 07-15-2011, 05:37 PM

Ok thanks guys. I'm not really harsh on cars. Don't plan on tracking it either. Just some occasional spirited driving on the road.

red6spd · 07-15-2011, 06:26 PM

Good thread to start. I also plan on running 15/20 and this was some helpful info.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-15-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Good thread to start. I also plan on running 15/20 and this was some helpful info.

+1

Brutal 370Z · 07-15-2011, 06:50 PM

Just lookin out fellas

Brutal 370Z · 07-15-2011, 06:53 PM

Is anyone on this site running spacers with no drop so we can see a pic and get a good idea of what it will look like?

kenchan · 07-15-2011, 07:45 PM

I have a few picts in my albums page with stock wheels running 20 front/15 rear.

Proshop01 · 07-15-2011, 08:55 PM

I was just looking at the Ichiba website. Can I use the Wheel Spacers Version II? I would assume yes, since it is an option on the website, but it also says to make sure the wheel has the slots to accomodate the lugs. Honestly, I don't feel like taking a wheel off to find out. This is easy.

cptspeed · 07-15-2011, 09:05 PM

I had vibration issues with the Ichibas. Others have not. I am happy with my H&R's. I am running 15's up front and bolt on 20's in the rear. I would get 25's for the rears if I had to do it all over again. Hope this helps.

LMBmikeZ · 07-15-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

I had vibration issues with the Ichibas. Others have not. I am happy with my H&R's. I am running 15's up front and bolt on 20's in the rear. I would get 25's for the rears if I had to do it all over again. Hope this helps.

I'm glad you said that because last week I ordered H&R spacers 20front and 25 rear and a set of tein springs last week and will be installing them a week tomorrow (plan to anyway). Ups says should be here on Tuesday! Can't wait!

delusional · 07-15-2011, 11:56 PM

I have 25mm H&R spacers on my rear. No drop or nothing at all. Here's some pics for reference for you guys.

07-15-2011, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Do spacers alone affect cambre? hey guys, I've been getting a lot of mixed opinions on this question so I thought I would start a thread to get some clarification. I was thinking about ordering just a set of spacers for my Z. I am probably going to go with 20mm all around or 20mm rear and 15mm fronts. I don't have a big issue with the OEM wheel gap so I'm leaning away from a drop, but I like the flush look/wider stance that spacers provide. Would I be okay to order just a set of spacers without worrying about tire-wear/cambre issues? Thanks in advance for your help! __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-15-2011, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Spacers will affect camber but only by a very, very small amount. You don't need to worry about your tire wear. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-15-2011, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Thanks Steve! So nothing to worry about then? __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-15-2011, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	nope, no worries for the most part. spacers do add stress to other suspension components though, but only over the long term. youre good! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

07-15-2011, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Ok thanks guys. I'm not really harsh on cars. Don't plan on tracking it either. Just some occasional spirited driving on the road. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-15-2011, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Good thread to start. I also plan on running 15/20 and this was some helpful info. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

07-15-2011, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Just lookin out fellas __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-15-2011, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Is anyone on this site running spacers with no drop so we can see a pic and get a good idea of what it will look like? __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-15-2011, 07:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I have a few picts in my albums page with stock wheels running 20 front/15 rear.

07-15-2011, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Proshop01 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	I was just looking at the Ichiba website. Can I use the Wheel Spacers Version II? I would assume yes, since it is an option on the website, but it also says to make sure the wheel has the slots to accomodate the lugs. Honestly, I don't feel like taking a wheel off to find out. This is easy.

07-15-2011, 09:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	I had vibration issues with the Ichibas. Others have not. I am happy with my H&R's. I am running 15's up front and bolt on 20's in the rear. I would get 25's for the rears if I had to do it all over again. Hope this helps. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

07-15-2011, 11:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	I have 25mm H&R spacers on my rear. No drop or nothing at all. Here's some pics for reference for you guys. Kaminari Kuro likes this. __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

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