Wheel Spacers 101

joshs09slvrZ · 10-04-2011, 08:58 PM

So who wants to teach me something about these spacer things? From what I've read...15mm all the way around are great for stock wheels...which is what I have and don't plan on changing. My question is what exactly do they do; just push the wheels out a little further? Since I'm keeping my stock wheels, will I need to replace the studs as well? Any pictures would be great!

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:02 PM

They push the wheels out.

If your spacers are thick enough you don't HAVE to use the stud replacement type, but that's my preference. I recommend H&R's DRS stud replacement spacers. 15mm front and 20mm rear is quite common for stock wheels.

fuct · 10-05-2011, 11:06 AM

we need Search 101....

TypeOne · 10-05-2011, 11:52 AM

Is this what you are looking for?

kenchan · 10-05-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

we need Search 101....

yah really. come on now, op. search it.

joshs09slvrZ · 10-05-2011, 01:13 PM

Wow...go into the wheel/tire section and search for wheel spacers and you only get 8 pages of every single thread started with the word "spacer" in it. How about instead of jumping on the smartass bandwagon and telling everyone to search...we give good information here and make it a sticky since there's obviously not one of those dedicated for spacers? If you don't want to help...then just don't respond.

P.S. - When I used the search button yesterday, most of threads I found said the same thing, "use the search button." If there's one perfect thread with the be all end all for spacers, by all means copy and paste it instead of just following what the person above you did.

Flame on guys...flame on...

tjlazer · 10-05-2011, 01:57 PM

yeah there needs to be a sticky. But I find that if you actually spend some time and do some searching you will find the info you are seeking...

If you want to get the bolt on type spacers on stock rays 19's you will need 20mm in the fronts, otherwise stud replacement 15mm will work fine. (issue is the built in studs will hit the wheels, there is no hollow area behind the wheels like on other wheels)

You can go 20mm in the rear no problem or even 25mm if you are daring.

If you want to do it yourself and save $, and also have the opportunity to go back to stock easily, get the 20mm bolt on types and be done with it.

fuct · 10-05-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Wow...go into the wheel/tire section and search for wheel spacers and you only get 8 pages of every single thread started with the word "spacer" in it. How about instead of jumping on the smartass bandwagon and telling everyone to search...we give good information here and make it a sticky since there's obviously not one of those dedicated for spacers? If you don't want to help...then just don't respond.

P.S. - When I used the search button yesterday, most of threads I found said the same thing, "use the search button." If there's one perfect thread with the be all end all for spacers, by all means copy and paste it instead of just following what the person above you did.

Flame on guys...flame on...

The info is there, people just keep creating threads on it. hell ive answered the same PM about spacers 5 times already....

joshs09slvrZ · 10-05-2011, 03:55 PM

Then let's combine information and maybe we can get it stickied...like the exhaust database and different wheels. Hell...I don't want to start a new thread...it takes longer to get the answer to my question...

TheGreatOne · 10-05-2011, 05:29 PM

I like this thread lol.

Another good "tactic" for those who don't like to seach or don't come up with good results, just piggy back a question on an existing thread...worked for me in the past lol

joshs09slvrZ · 10-05-2011, 06:24 PM

Lol...good thinking haha.

Trips · 10-05-2011, 06:53 PM

Here is a good thread.

Anyone have a setup of 15mm spacers in front and 20 rear?

There are two types

Type 1. Requires you to replace the studs for longer ones some prefer this method but does require more work

Example:

Type 2. Require you to only remove the wheel to bolt the spacer to the existing studs and reuse the original lugs to tighten the wheels to the spacer.
This the easiest way to go.

There is a cost different between the two options

Example

Now the only thing left is to decide on how big of a spacer one uses?

Most will go with

15mm front 20mm rear
20mm front 20mm rear
20mm front 25mm rear

to Answer your Question

joshs09slvrZ · 10-05-2011, 07:10 PM

Great post Triple's! Are there any benefits from spacers. Obviously they give you a wider stance which will provide better handling, but anything significant?

Trips · 10-05-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Great post Triple's! Are there any benefits from spacers. Obviously they give you a wider stance which will provide better handling, but anything significant?

Other than what you've mentioned No? Besides the better looking stance since the wheels won't be as sunk in the fender wells.

joshs09slvrZ · 10-05-2011, 07:27 PM

I want!

10-04-2011, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Wheel Spacers 101 So who wants to teach me something about these spacer things? From what I've read...15mm all the way around are great for stock wheels...which is what I have and don't plan on changing. My question is what exactly do they do; just push the wheels out a little further? Since I'm keeping my stock wheels, will I need to replace the studs as well? Any pictures would be great! __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

10-04-2011, 09:02 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	They push the wheels out. If your spacers are thick enough you don't HAVE to use the stud replacement type, but that's my preference. I recommend H&R's DRS stud replacement spacers. 15mm front and 20mm rear is quite common for stock wheels. NismOrly22 likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-05-2011, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	we need Search 101.... VDC_OFF likes this.

10-05-2011, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Is this what you are looking for? JDMcolombia likes this.

10-05-2011, 01:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Wow...go into the wheel/tire section and search for wheel spacers and you only get 8 pages of every single thread started with the word "spacer" in it. How about instead of jumping on the smartass bandwagon and telling everyone to search...we give good information here and make it a sticky since there's obviously not one of those dedicated for spacers? If you don't want to help...then just don't respond. P.S. - When I used the search button yesterday, most of threads I found said the same thing, "use the search button." If there's one perfect thread with the be all end all for spacers, by all means copy and paste it instead of just following what the person above you did. Flame on guys...flame on... Nubz, DRFTR, bombdefuzer and 25 others like this. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield Last edited by joshs09slvrZ; 10-05-2011 at 01:23 PM.

10-05-2011, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	yeah there needs to be a sticky. But I find that if you actually spend some time and do some searching you will find the info you are seeking... If you want to get the bolt on type spacers on stock rays 19's you will need 20mm in the fronts, otherwise stud replacement 15mm will work fine. (issue is the built in studs will hit the wheels, there is no hollow area behind the wheels like on other wheels) You can go 20mm in the rear no problem or even 25mm if you are daring. If you want to do it yourself and save $, and also have the opportunity to go back to stock easily, get the 20mm bolt on types and be done with it. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 10-05-2011 at 02:03 PM.

10-05-2011, 03:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Then let's combine information and maybe we can get it stickied...like the exhaust database and different wheels. Hell...I don't want to start a new thread...it takes longer to get the answer to my question... __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

10-05-2011, 05:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I like this thread lol. Another good "tactic" for those who don't like to seach or don't come up with good results, just piggy back a question on an existing thread...worked for me in the past lol Joker_J likes this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

10-05-2011, 06:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Lol...good thinking haha. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

10-05-2011, 06:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Here is a good thread. Anyone have a setup of 15mm spacers in front and 20 rear? There are two types Type 1. Requires you to replace the studs for longer ones some prefer this method but does require more work Example: Type 2. Require you to only remove the wheel to bolt the spacer to the existing studs and reuse the original lugs to tighten the wheels to the spacer. This the easiest way to go. There is a cost different between the two options Example Now the only thing left is to decide on how big of a spacer one uses? Most will go with 15mm front 20mm rear 20mm front 20mm rear 20mm front 25mm rear to Answer your Question Initial Z, Kyungjl, i370z and 16 others like this. __________________ Last edited by Trips; 10-05-2011 at 07:13 PM.

10-05-2011, 07:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Great post Triple's! Are there any benefits from spacers. Obviously they give you a wider stance which will provide better handling, but anything significant? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

10-05-2011, 07:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	I want! __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

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