Originally Posted by tnav (Post 2806552)

I run V3 20mm bold on all around, car looks perfect, great for street and fun driving around canyon roads. I will however replace the studs instead, to start tracking the car.

Originally Posted by tnav (Post 2806552)

I run V3 20mm bold on all around, car looks perfect, great for street and fun driving around canyon roads. I will however replace the studs instead, to start tracking the car.

Originally Posted by mjm (Post 2807326)

Your spacers are installed in the pic you have online? We have a virtually identical car. I'm trying to determine if 20mm is too much for the front. Your thoughts?

Originally Posted by Driftomodachi (Post 2807820)

Why would you replace the studs? Bolt on > slip on with replaced studs

Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2807822)

So that you can use all the threads in the lug to hold it on, otherwise you're only holding that wheel on with 50% (or less, I'm not sure) of the threads.

Doesn't seem safe, nor worth the risk, IMO.

Originally Posted by Driftomodachi (Post 2808000)

Funny, you liked my post that said this:

I wouldn't replace studs for track. Track duty sees more torsional stress on the lengthened studs which can stretch or break the studs and cause the wheel to come loose or fall off.

Bolt on spacers are torqued down on the wheel and on the spacer so there is no torsional stress on the studs.

Tell me if I'm wrong

Originally Posted by CBRsummer (Post 2807965)

just threw wheel spacers on the ride. absolutely love how the car looks now. and it may just be in my head, but the car actually seems smoother and turn in is noticeably better.



in my reading, i didn't see anyone mention an off brand of spacer. soooo, i went to amazon looking for something cheap that may be a quality alternative to the h&r's, eibach's, etc. before you start flaming, i did this entirely for testing purposes and the gathering of information and i was prepared to return them if they weren't perfect.



i went with 20mm in the front and 25mm in the rear. total cost was $125 and shipping was free. and yes, they were perfect. so if you're looking for a quality, cnc machined, hub centric spacer at half the cost of the h&r's, i'd highly recommend these.



the 20's fit perfectly on the front but the factory stud does stick out past the spacer. they fit because the rays have recesses in the back of the wheel that allow the wheel to sit flush on the spacer. (the post on amazon says they will not fit.)

the 25's are perfect for the rear with a 275 tire. i may end up dropping down though when i replace the rear tires with something wider next summer.

i used some antiseize on all the hubs and blue locktight on the spacers nuts only.



if you plan on keeping your factory wheels, there is no reason not to throw spacers on! do it now!

Originally Posted by CBRsummer (Post 2798575)

did you order these up yet? i just jumped on here looking to answer the same question. the stillen site says the bolt on h&r's won't fit the front wheels but i could have sworn i saw people on here with them on the fronts. i just bought my z and i'm looking at the z1 spacers. 20 front/25 rear. that seems to be best looking option on the factory rays.

as i was saying :)

Originally Posted by CBRsummer (Post 2807965)

if you plan on keeping your factory wheels, there is no reason not to throw spacers on! do it now!