Spacer Questions...Nismo Wheels

scZdc · 01-28-2015, 07:51 PM

I'm looking at getting H&R DRS 10mm front, 15mm rear spacers. Have Nismo wheels and stock size tires. My question is whether the H&R DRS studs will fit perfectly will the lugs/locks that i have on the wheels now...or if i will need a new/different set of lugs (such as open lugs). im hoping to make a decision soon, so any insight would help. thanks!

cooltoy · 01-28-2015, 08:19 PM

It would be safer to get extended bolts. I think 10 mm spacer is kind of the recommended cut off.

Waiz · 01-29-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by scZdc

I'm looking at getting H&R DRS 10mm front, 15mm rear spacers. Have Nismo wheels and stock size tires. My question is whether the H&R DRS studs will fit perfectly will the lugs/locks that i have on the wheels now...or if i will need a new/different set of lugs (such as open lugs). im hoping to make a decision soon, so any insight would help. thanks!

According to this thread:

All about wheel studs and nuts

The 15mm studs will not fit with your OEM lugs, I am not sure about the 10mm's

A quality set of aftermarket lugs are well under $100, just get a set of steel ones and you will be fine.

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

It would be safer to get extended lugs. I think 10 mm spacer is kind of the recommended cut off.

DRS already have extended studs included with the spacers

Zbrah · 01-29-2015, 11:28 AM

I don't think we can run any aftermarket lug nuts on oem wheels, at least that's the consensus for the sport wheels but I think it also applies to Nismo wheels too. Someone correct me.

kenchan · 01-29-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

I don't think we can run any aftermarket lug nuts on oem wheels, at least that's the consensus for the sport wheels but I think it also applies to Nismo wheels too. Someone correct me.

im not here to tell you you're wrong, but they do sell these collar adapters to make aftermarket lugs work on these washer type hubcentric OE wheels.

Zbrah · 01-29-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

im not here to tell you you're wrong, but they do sell these collar adapters to make aftermarket lugs work on these washer type hubcentric OE wheels.

Correct me dammit!

I want to know for certain!

And I'm not comfortable driving with adapters on my nuts.

scZdc · 01-29-2015, 12:07 PM

i was told that i had to stick with the OEM lugs when i purchased my NISMO wheels, so i will assume that i would need a different set of lugs if i go with the spacers. that being said, ill probably just drop it a bit and wait on the spacers; 10-15mm isnt worth the money for all the hardware at this point. =(

kenchan · 01-29-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by scZdc

i was told that i had to stick with the OEM lugs when i purchased my NISMO wheels, so i will assume that i would need a different set of lugs if i go with the spacers. that being said, ill probably just drop it a bit and wait on the spacers; 10-15mm isnt worth the money for all the hardware at this point. =(

why would you need different lugs for running spacers? who told you that crap?

the lugs bottoms out and tightens onto the wheel, not the spacers.

if you're stock height, just run the nismo wheels without spacers. they are prefect for base.

kenchan · 01-29-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Correct me dammit!

I want to know for certain!

And I'm not comfortable driving with adapters on my nuts.

yah id hate to have adapters on my nuts as well.

cooltoy · 01-29-2015, 08:32 PM

Aging ninja edit. I meant extended bolts.

cooltoy · 01-30-2015, 01:01 AM

Gloraaay! Hallelujah!

kenchan · 01-30-2015, 06:51 AM

Waiz

Waiz · 02-02-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Gloraaay! Hallelujah!

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Originally Posted by scZdc

Yup, I got the OEM Nismo wheels; cooltoy provided the link from right after i installed them (there are other pics in my Album for reference). As far as the springs go, Swifts drop a little to low for me at this point, and I think the Eibachs would provide a more subtle drop and would better for daily driving since they're progressive rate. I dont plan on tracking the car and rarely drive "aggressively," but I may switch over the coilovers once it becomes my weekend buddy. The shop that im working will also have the camber kit and toe bolts (which we may not use...it'll depend on the alignments reads). ive heard the story about the Eibach/damper issue, but i think ive only come across one instance where someone had an issue. for the most part, those who have the Eibachs have been satisfied.

Looking good! I personally think you're fine without spacers

Call me crazy, I wouldn't even bother lowering your car. I think your wheels fit so well that you don't need a drop. You can always do it later.

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Waiz

scZdc · 02-03-2015, 06:51 PM

thanks, man

. i went ahead an ordered the spacers anyway, and got a well priced Muteki lug and lock set. ill post some more pics when everything's said and done.

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Originally Posted by Waiz

Looking good! I personally think you're fine without spacers

Call me crazy, I wouldn't even bother lowering your car. I think your wheels fit so well that you don't need a drop. You can always do it later.

Waiz · 02-03-2015, 07:27 PM

I has Eibach + Tokico HP's and it get's a

from me

01-28-2015, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
scZdc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: DC/MD/VA Posts: 55 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 12	Spacer Questions...Nismo Wheels I'm looking at getting H&R DRS 10mm front, 15mm rear spacers. Have Nismo wheels and stock size tires. My question is whether the H&R DRS studs will fit perfectly will the lugs/locks that i have on the wheels now...or if i will need a new/different set of lugs (such as open lugs). im hoping to make a decision soon, so any insight would help. thanks! __________________

01-28-2015, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	It would be safer to get extended bolts. I think 10 mm spacer is kind of the recommended cut off. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang. Last edited by cooltoy; 01-29-2015 at 08:32 PM.

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scZdc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: DC/MD/VA Posts: 55 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 12	i was told that i had to stick with the OEM lugs when i purchased my NISMO wheels, so i will assume that i would need a different set of lugs if i go with the spacers. that being said, ill probably just drop it a bit and wait on the spacers; 10-15mm isnt worth the money for all the hardware at this point. =( __________________

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,982 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Aging ninja edit. I meant extended bolts. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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