new spacers and studs; now sterring wheel vibrates

TypeOne · 07-27-2011, 04:44 PM

I had 3 different sets of spacers, all gave me vibration issues above 60mph.

I changed to my weds and it still shakes a little, even with perfectly balanced wheels and OE tires.

One thing I did notice with the spacers is that they are really sensitive to how you bolt them on, and how much your torque them to. I did my spacers in the proper cross pattern and torqued them (with the car in the air) to 110ft/lbs.

Once I did that, the vibration went away until about 80mph.

I have yet to get my car aligned though... >_<

kenchan · 07-27-2011, 05:00 PM

hummmm.... ive had spacers on several of my cars including my current G and Z (while using stock wheels). no virbration. these are built-in stud type. ive tried them all... H&R, Eibach, Kics, Ichiba. none had vibration issues. ichiba has craftsmanship issue but that's another story...

none of my stud replacement types had vibration either.

thakswet · 07-28-2011, 07:48 PM

I just want to toss it out there that I finally googled "spacers and wheel vibration" and the most talked about solution is a wheel balance.
I think.

cptspeed · 07-28-2011, 08:27 PM

Just for a quick check, take the front spacers off and remount the rims. If the vibration goes away, its not a balance issue. This is how I found out my spacers were causing my vibration.

KingZee · 08-31-2011, 05:57 PM

Does anyone have/had vibration when hard braking from 65mph after installing spacers?

Baer383 · 08-31-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

Does anyone have/had vibration when hard braking from 65mph after installing spacers?

A vibration while braking is a brake rotor that is not true,more than likely it was caused by the lug nuts not being evenly tightened.

And to answer your question no I have not.

xdeslitx · 08-31-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

Does anyone have/had vibration when hard braking from 65mph after installing spacers?

you getting vibration?? talk to lou cause I didnt have any

KingZee · 08-31-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

you getting vibration?? talk to lou cause I didnt have any

Yeah slight vibration while braking but don't really have any vibration at high speeds. I wanted to see if anyone was experiencing it before I bugged Lou about it. I'll give him a call next couple days see what he says.

doubleG370Z · 08-31-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerafian

what the hell is going on with you guys getting vibrations from spacers, not just the OP but others. If they have hubcentric rings or built in rings you should get nothing of the sort. I ran rear spacers of 3 different sizes, twice with no hubcentric rings and I never ever got vibrations. Adding spacers would not cause your Z to be out of alignment either.

You dont really need hubcentric rings unless you plan on going over 120 mph on a regular basis, its just recommended you have them to be safe...and I do recommend them.

willskip · 10-28-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummmm.... ive had spacers on several of my cars including my current G and Z (while using stock wheels). no virbration. these are built-in stud type. ive tried them all... H&R, Eibach, Kics, Ichiba. none had vibration issues. ichiba has craftsmanship issue but that's another story...

none of my stud replacement types had vibration either.

hi. i just installed a set of ichiba spacers V2 20mm rear and V1 15mm front and i now have a slight vibration at 70-75mph... the mechanic that installed them was a certified master mechanic and is also the GT-R mechanic from my dealer. any suggestions on what i should do?

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 06:46 PM

i would raise the car, loosen the lugs and re-tighten evenly using the 5 star pattern to see if it helps. use 80-85ft/lbs. use a torque wrench.

if you still have vibration, remove the spacers, clean the rotor and hub, try swapping the wheels left/right and see if that helps.

if you still have vibration try swapping just the spacers left/right.

if you still have vibration get some H&R's or Eibachs.

Baer383 · 10-28-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by willskip

hi. i just installed a set of ichiba spacers V2 20mm rear and V1 15mm front and i now have a slight vibration at 70-75mph... the mechanic that installed them was a certified master mechanic and is also the GT-R mechanic from my dealer. any suggestions on what i should do?

It is not uncommon for some people to have a small vibration ,I had H&R 15mm,20mm and had a vibration @80 took them off and it went away then I tried Z1 15mm on the front the vibration was @65-75mph but it is smaller so I just leave it be.

willskip · 11-07-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

It is not uncommon for some people to have a small vibration ,I had H&R 15mm,20mm and had a vibration @80 took them off and it went away then I tried Z1 15mm on the front the vibration was @65-75mph but it is smaller so I just leave it be.

im OC when it comes to my z....i just hate it how the steering wheel slightly vibrates at 70-80mph.

phohman · 11-22-2011, 12:52 PM

Dmatt ' I too installed the ichiba 15 mm on my nismo and have a Vib at 75 mph. Have you resolved the issue?

whoady4shoady · 08-13-2012, 01:21 AM

Is vibration still an issue with spacers? Im thinking of ordering some H+Rs to go with my swifts.

07-28-2011, 07:48 PM	#33 (permalink)
thakswet Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 38 Drives: 11 370Z AT TourCouSp Rep Power: 14	I just want to toss it out there that I finally googled "spacers and wheel vibration" and the most talked about solution is a wheel balance. I think. __________________ 2011 Coupe Touring Sport Package 7AT with Nav, daytime LED, Nismo Catback Exhaust, Nismo Suspension Strut and Spring Kit, Stillen 20mm DRS rear, 15mm front, EVO-R rear fog F1 setup light with on/off switch, GT-R start button, CF door handle kit, Emblem changes, Z Stem Caps

07-28-2011, 08:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	Just for a quick check, take the front spacers off and remount the rims. If the vibration goes away, its not a balance issue. This is how I found out my spacers were causing my vibration. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

08-31-2011, 05:57 PM	#35 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	Does anyone have/had vibration when hard braking from 65mph after installing spacers? __________________ Focus ST

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TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I had 3 different sets of spacers, all gave me vibration issues above 60mph. I changed to my weds and it still shakes a little, even with perfectly balanced wheels and OE tires. One thing I did notice with the spacers is that they are really sensitive to how you bolt them on, and how much your torque them to. I did my spacers in the proper cross pattern and torqued them (with the car in the air) to 110ft/lbs. Once I did that, the vibration went away until about 80mph. I have yet to get my car aligned though... >_<

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hummmm.... ive had spacers on several of my cars including my current G and Z (while using stock wheels). no virbration. these are built-in stud type. ive tried them all... H&R, Eibach, Kics, Ichiba. none had vibration issues. ichiba has craftsmanship issue but that's another story... none of my stud replacement types had vibration either.

10-28-2011, 06:46 PM	#41 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i would raise the car, loosen the lugs and re-tighten evenly using the 5 star pattern to see if it helps. use 80-85ft/lbs. use a torque wrench. if you still have vibration, remove the spacers, clean the rotor and hub, try swapping the wheels left/right and see if that helps. if you still have vibration try swapping just the spacers left/right. if you still have vibration get some H&R's or Eibachs.

11-22-2011, 12:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Dmatt ' I too installed the ichiba 15 mm on my nismo and have a Vib at 75 mph. Have you resolved the issue?