Wheel Spacers 101

sparky · 06-25-2012, 08:04 PM

I took some measurements on stock 19" sports and 25 in the back looks like it make things really close. A good hard bump may cause rubbing?
Also from what I've read on here you can use 20mm DRM on the front.
Anything less than that requires DRS.

NBZ34 · 06-25-2012, 11:21 PM

I decided to go 20mm DRS all around. I just feel more at ease with stud replacement.

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edub370 · 08-10-2012, 12:19 AM

Thread Necro, but i saw 1 person running a 5mm up front with no extended Llugs. I'm thinking of doing this as well. Can anyone who has done this elaborate whether or not they think this is a good/safe idea? It makes me a little nervous about how much thread will be left

Vichtz · 09-17-2012, 12:14 AM

Thread Necro
Alright I have read this thread several times, and other than a couple vague mentions, I haven't seen anything definitive on the OEM 18in wheels. What are the sizes needed for those? Wish I had rays...

Initial Z · 09-18-2012, 12:06 AM

Did anyone use Loctite on their spacer nuts? Ive had mine on for around 6 months and did not use Loctite on mine. The front are stud replacements and the rear are not.

Everything seems fine but Ive been reading elsewhere that you should.

Vichtz · 09-18-2012, 12:46 PM

For the NISMO wheels. Still nothin for OEM 18's though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

15mm all around with wider wheels is fine, 20mm with wider tires and they stick out too much. also i dont think you can get back to factory camber settings on the 20mm's wide tries or not.

buuuut 20mm on factory tires with a bit of camber and drop is pretty damn close to flush.

and only use the DRS series.
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...SAN&model=370Z

Vichtz · 09-18-2012, 12:48 PM

For the NISMO wheels. Still nothin for OEM 18's though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

15mm all around with wider wheels is fine, 20mm with wider tires and they stick out too much. also i dont think you can get back to factory camber settings on the 20mm's wide tries or not.

buuuut 20mm on factory tires with a bit of camber and drop is pretty damn close to flush.

and only use the DRS series.
http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...SAN&model=370Z

bdub561 · 09-21-2012, 02:48 PM

I've been considering putting spacers on my stock 19" rays. Had a couple concerns though. I was thinking about doing 20mm/25mm front/back with H&R DRM. But I've been reading around and I feel a little more safe using the DRS series. Would I have a problem using the stud replacement spacers and getting new rims later on? Will the extended studs cause a problem or will I have to keep the stock studs and put them back in when i decide to get rims?

pfdaxe · 09-21-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdub561

I've been considering putting spacers on my stock 19" rays. Had a couple concerns though. I was thinking about doing 20mm/25mm front/back with H&R DRM. But I've been reading around and I feel a little more safe using the DRS series. Would I have a problem using the stud replacement spacers and getting new rims later on? Will the extended studs cause a problem or will I have to keep the stock studs and put them back in when i decide to get rims?

I just installed 20mm H&R DRS front and 25mm H&R DRM rear on my stock 19" Rays yesterday. The stance looks fantastic! Real muscular looking. H&R doesn't make 25mm DRS. If you go with a different rim later on, just get ones with a better offset so you won't need spacers. I think plenty of people run DRM on all 4 corners with no issues.

bdub561 · 09-21-2012, 03:33 PM

Okay thanks. And yes, I plan on getting the right offset for the rims. But what I was trying to get across was that if I do stud replacement and then get the correct offset rim, will I have to put the old studs back in?

pfdaxe · 09-21-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdub561

Okay thanks. And yes, I plan on getting the right offset for the rims. But what I was trying to get across was that if I do stud replacement and then get the correct offset rim, will I have to put the old studs back in?

I would think you would or the studs would be too long unless you went with open-ended lugs. I saved my original studs for just that reason. It was pretty straight forward install. I didn't even use air tools. Just a 1/2" drive socket set.

speedfreek · 09-21-2012, 03:54 PM

I am running 20mm DRM on all four corners without any issues. No loctite. I put antiseize on the studs for the hub to spacer. This way when/if i go aftermarket I take off the spacers and get wheels that have the correct offsets already.

sparky · 09-22-2012, 12:48 PM

Just finished 20mm DRS all around and I agree it looks just right.
I debated 25mm in the back but glad I went 20.
The 20mm front and back on stock 19" rays with no drop essentially resulted in the very edge of the tire (rim protector) exactly flush with the fender.
I think 25mm would have been too much. Just my $.02.
I also used all hand tools except for a cordless impact driver. This is a must for pulling in the studs.
First rear took me an hour as I like to be methodical when trying something new. The remaining 3 took less than half hour each.

pfdaxe · 09-22-2012, 12:59 PM

I didn't use any impact tools. It's not a must and very easy with a socket set. I did one stud at a time and just held a stud while tightening the new one. Wasn't hard at all. Just another way to do the install if you don't have impact tools

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

Just finished 20mm DRS all around and I agree it looks just right.
I debated 25mm in the back but glad I went 20.
The 20mm front and back on stock 19" rays with no drop essentially resulted in the very edge of the tire (rim protector) exactly flush with the fender.
I think 25mm would have been too much. Just my $.02.
I also used all hand tools except for a cordless impact driver. This is a must for pulling in the studs.
First rear took me an hour as I like to be methodical when trying something new. The remaining 3 took less than half hour each.

Vichtz · 09-24-2012, 03:21 PM

Link to thread discussing 18" oem wheel spacer sizes for those wondering.

Reference: Wheel Spacers for 18" base wheels

06-25-2012, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	I took some measurements on stock 19" sports and 25 in the back looks like it make things really close. A good hard bump may cause rubbing? Also from what I've read on here you can use 20mm DRM on the front. Anything less than that requires DRS. bcccpals likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

06-25-2012, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 54 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 14	I decided to go 20mm DRS all around. I just feel more at ease with stud replacement. Sent from HTC EVO using Tapatalk 2 __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

08-10-2012, 12:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	Thread Necro, but i saw 1 person running a 5mm up front with no extended Llugs. I'm thinking of doing this as well. Can anyone who has done this elaborate whether or not they think this is a good/safe idea? It makes me a little nervous about how much thread will be left __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

09-17-2012, 12:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Thread Necro Alright I have read this thread several times, and other than a couple vague mentions, I haven't seen anything definitive on the OEM 18in wheels. What are the sizes needed for those? Wish I had rays... __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

09-18-2012, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Initial Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 227 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Did anyone use Loctite on their spacer nuts? Ive had mine on for around 6 months and did not use Loctite on mine. The front are stud replacements and the rear are not. Everything seems fine but Ive been reading elsewhere that you should. __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic 370Z Base w/ Sports Package 6MT Mods - [K&N Drop in's] [AAM Short tails] [Swift Springs] [H&R Spacers 15mmF 20mmR]

09-21-2012, 02:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
bdub561 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Age: 38 Posts: 239 Drives: '12 370z Rep Power: 13	I've been considering putting spacers on my stock 19" rays. Had a couple concerns though. I was thinking about doing 20mm/25mm front/back with H&R DRM. But I've been reading around and I feel a little more safe using the DRS series. Would I have a problem using the stud replacement spacers and getting new rims later on? Will the extended studs cause a problem or will I have to keep the stock studs and put them back in when i decide to get rims? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) \|1990 240sx\|SR20det\| \|2012 370z\|Berk HFC\|H&R Drop\|SPC\|20/25\|F.I TDX 12" Res.\|

09-21-2012, 03:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
bdub561 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Age: 38 Posts: 239 Drives: '12 370z Rep Power: 13	Okay thanks. And yes, I plan on getting the right offset for the rims. But what I was trying to get across was that if I do stud replacement and then get the correct offset rim, will I have to put the old studs back in? __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) \|1990 240sx\|SR20det\| \|2012 370z\|Berk HFC\|H&R Drop\|SPC\|20/25\|F.I TDX 12" Res.\|

09-21-2012, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 19	I am running 20mm DRM on all four corners without any issues. No loctite. I put antiseize on the studs for the hub to spacer. This way when/if i go aftermarket I take off the spacers and get wheels that have the correct offsets already. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

09-22-2012, 12:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	Just finished 20mm DRS all around and I agree it looks just right. I debated 25mm in the back but glad I went 20. The 20mm front and back on stock 19" rays with no drop essentially resulted in the very edge of the tire (rim protector) exactly flush with the fender. I think 25mm would have been too much. Just my $.02. I also used all hand tools except for a cordless impact driver. This is a must for pulling in the studs. First rear took me an hour as I like to be methodical when trying something new. The remaining 3 took less than half hour each. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

09-24-2012, 03:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Link to thread discussing 18" oem wheel spacer sizes for those wondering. Reference: Wheel Spacers for 18" base wheels __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

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