Wheel Spacers 101

St1ffy · 05-07-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Here is 20mm all around (Z1 stud replacement) on stock height.

OMGGG dropp it so I can get a boner

m4a1mustang · 05-07-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by St1ffy

OMGGG dropp it so I can get a boner

I would but that won't fly around here. Hard enough getting in my driveway as is.

wheee! · 05-07-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would but that won't fly around here. I get a hard on getting in my driveway as is.

You can always park under the deck....

SCOOBY JOE · 06-19-2013, 02:56 AM

Do I have to replace the studs in the front for a 20mm? I'm trying to get h&r 20mm DRM bolt on spacers but, on stillens website says it won't fit in the front.

pbhakta · 06-19-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOOBY JOE

Do I have to replace the studs in the front for a 20mm? I'm trying to get h&r 20mm DRM bolt on spacers but, on stillens website says it won't fit in the front.

I have 20mm H&R bolt on spacers on the front and back no stud replacements. It looks great and have no issues with rubbing or poking out too much IMO. Though if I could do it again, I would even consider 25mm for the rears.

SCOOBY JOE · 06-19-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pbhakta

I have 20mm H&R bolt on spacers on the front and back no stud replacements. It looks great and have no issues with rubbing or poking out too much IMO. Though if I could do it again, I would even consider 25mm for the rears.

I have 25mn on the rear looks great

just trying to get the 20mm in front.

Jefferey · 06-25-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

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!

I think if your spacers are thick much as should you don't have to use the stud replacement type, but that's my preference. I recommend H&R's DRS stud replacement spacers.

Jimc · 07-03-2013, 05:06 PM

Got some spacers at B2autodesigns from Charlie and Adrian. Great folks to work with BTW.

Did 20mm bolt on's front and back on a 2012 Roster Touring with Sport Package. Used B2's 20mm spacers and had no trouble along with saving 50 or 60 bucks. AFAIK the quality of the B2 product was fine and hub centric, get back to you if they fly off

.

The 19" Rays actually have a relief on the back side of the rims to accept the protruding studs. Makes me wonder if 15's would have worked on the front without requiring stud replacement, the extra 5mm is less than .2 of an inch.

20's do look good.

synolimit · 07-03-2013, 07:48 PM

What's the point of a hub centric spacer if the wheel is larger? I know hub centric is for a tight fit. For example the rotor is about 65.9mm outter diameter and the wheel is about 66mm inner diameter. Obviously the wheel fits nice at tight. Aftermarket hub centric spacers seem to come 66.10mm inner diameter to fit over the rotor and I'm sure 65.9mm to fit the factory wheel again for a nice tight fit.

But if your aftermarket wheels are say 73mm bore then whats the point of having a hub centric spacer? The spacer is no longer making contact with the wheel. Why not just run a normal flat spacer at that point since the wheels only being held on by the lug nuts anyways.

370ZZZZZTuner · 07-07-2013, 07:53 PM

Is the increase in negative camber from adding spacers enough to dramatically increase tire wear? Im debating if its worth getting an alignment done. I do like the more aggressive look however.

a6walter1 · 07-11-2013, 12:28 AM

Can someone link me to the proper length studs for use with 8mm spacers? I found a bunch of Ichiba ones on ebay, and know that they need to be 12x1.25, but am unsure on the length. Thanks

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-11-2013, 01:37 AM

^^ Just get the extended Nismo studs.

Allstock · 07-11-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

What's the point of a hub centric spacer if the wheel is larger? I know hub centric is for a tight fit. For example the rotor is about 65.9mm outter diameter and the wheel is about 66mm inner diameter. Obviously the wheel fits nice at tight. Aftermarket hub centric spacers seem to come 66.10mm inner diameter to fit over the rotor and I'm sure 65.9mm to fit the factory wheel again for a nice tight fit.

But if your aftermarket wheels are say 73mm bore then whats the point of having a hub centric spacer? The spacer is no longer making contact with the wheel. Why not just run a normal flat spacer at that point since the wheels only being held on by the lug nuts anyways.

They have Hub rings for rims which you're suppose to use to also make them hub centric.

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Originally Posted by 370ZZZZZTuner

Is the increase in negative camber from adding spacers enough to dramatically increase tire wear? Im debating if its worth getting an alignment done. I do like the more aggressive look however.

I'm not sure what you're asking because spacers don't effect camber.

370ZZZZZTuner · 07-11-2013, 03:34 PM

I got my car aligned and the camber changed both front and rear. Only slightly but enough to throw the alignment off.

fthamma · 07-11-2013, 08:20 PM

I'm looking into getting 15F/20R mm DRS H&R spacers from the stillen website. The price is listed as $103. Is that by the pair or individual? Sorry if this is a stupid question :\

07-03-2013, 05:06 PM	#173 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 74 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 12	Just did B2autodesign spacers Got some spacers at B2autodesigns from Charlie and Adrian. Great folks to work with BTW. Did 20mm bolt on's front and back on a 2012 Roster Touring with Sport Package. Used B2's 20mm spacers and had no trouble along with saving 50 or 60 bucks. AFAIK the quality of the B2 product was fine and hub centric, get back to you if they fly off . The 19" Rays actually have a relief on the back side of the rims to accept the protruding studs. Makes me wonder if 15's would have worked on the front without requiring stud replacement, the extra 5mm is less than .2 of an inch. 20's do look good.

07-03-2013, 07:48 PM	#174 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	What's the point of a hub centric spacer if the wheel is larger? I know hub centric is for a tight fit. For example the rotor is about 65.9mm outter diameter and the wheel is about 66mm inner diameter. Obviously the wheel fits nice at tight. Aftermarket hub centric spacers seem to come 66.10mm inner diameter to fit over the rotor and I'm sure 65.9mm to fit the factory wheel again for a nice tight fit. But if your aftermarket wheels are say 73mm bore then whats the point of having a hub centric spacer? The spacer is no longer making contact with the wheel. Why not just run a normal flat spacer at that point since the wheels only being held on by the lug nuts anyways. __________________ 13 370z-

07-07-2013, 07:53 PM	#175 (permalink)
370ZZZZZTuner Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntington, NY Age: 31 Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	Is the increase in negative camber from adding spacers enough to dramatically increase tire wear? Im debating if its worth getting an alignment done. I do like the more aggressive look however. __________________ Agency Power CB, Stillen Gen3, Clutch Spring, 20mm F/25mm R H&R Spacers, LED Map light and plate light

07-11-2013, 12:28 AM	#176 (permalink)
a6walter1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 132 Drives: '12 Z34 PW 7AT Rep Power: 14	Can someone link me to the proper length studs for use with 8mm spacers? I found a bunch of Ichiba ones on ebay, and know that they need to be 12x1.25, but am unsure on the length. Thanks __________________ My Journal (2012 PW 7AT)

07-11-2013, 01:37 AM	#177 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	^^ Just get the extended Nismo studs. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

06-19-2013, 02:56 AM	#169 (permalink)
SCOOBY JOE Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 58 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	Do I have to replace the studs in the front for a 20mm? I'm trying to get h&r 20mm DRM bolt on spacers but, on stillens website says it won't fit in the front.

07-11-2013, 03:34 PM	#179 (permalink)
370ZZZZZTuner Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntington, NY Age: 31 Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	I got my car aligned and the camber changed both front and rear. Only slightly but enough to throw the alignment off. __________________ Agency Power CB, Stillen Gen3, Clutch Spring, 20mm F/25mm R H&R Spacers, LED Map light and plate light

07-11-2013, 08:20 PM	#180 (permalink)
fthamma Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 37 Drives: '13 Solid Red Z 6MT Rep Power: 12	I'm looking into getting 15F/20R mm DRS H&R spacers from the stillen website. The price is listed as $103. Is that by the pair or individual? Sorry if this is a stupid question :\

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