Wheel Spacers 101

370ZZZZZTuner · 07-11-2013, 08:50 PM

Should be per pair

Allstock · 07-12-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZZZZZTuner

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

So the wheel spacers gave you more negative camber? Can you explain how spacers altered the alignment?

370ZZZZZTuner · 07-12-2013, 12:40 PM

The farther the wheels move apart the angle between the wheel and the axle becomes larger. Thats what I believe causes alignment to change. Not sure what other factors though

Allstock · 07-14-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZZZZZTuner

The farther the wheels move apart the angle between the wheel and the axle becomes larger. Thats what I believe causes alignment to change. Not sure what other factors though

I looked up more information and the example that made the most sense to me was imagine a spacer that were 20ft long the center of gravity of the car would obviously bring down the car lower causing more negative camber. A lot of other things associated with the suspension also change but that made the most sense. So the larger the spacer the more significant the change in camber would be.

fthamma · 07-19-2013, 08:46 AM

Are H&R bolt-on spacers hubcentric? If so, I'll get them right away!

bdavis89 · 07-19-2013, 09:25 AM

Any pics of spacers for the perfect stance with Swift Springs? 15/20 or 20/25?

Alstann · 07-22-2013, 09:40 AM

Plenty of pictures on the forums, but for a few millimeters of poke, 20/25 is the way to go!

fthamma · 07-25-2013, 09:28 AM

Do stud-replacement spacers require retorquing after driving or is it just for bolt-on spacers?

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-25-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

Plenty of pictures on the forums, but for a few millimeters of poke, 20/25 is the way to go!

This is what I'm running. But it really seems like an extra 5mm up front is going to work. 25/25 anyone?

Drex · 07-25-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fthamma

Do stud-replacement spacers require retorquing after driving or is it just for bolt-on spacers?

always retorque regardless of spacer type or no spacers at all

kenchan · 07-25-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fthamma

Do stud-replacement spacers require retorquing after driving or is it just for bolt-on spacers?

you want to retorque the lugs anyway a few times after driving 5miles or so after taking the wheels off the car.

for stud replacement type, you just retorque the lug nuts.

for bolt-on type, ive been using loctite blue on the inner nuts and let them dry overnight. no need for retorquing those, but i still retorque the wheel lugs that hold the wheel to the spacers.

cooltoy · 09-20-2013, 02:18 PM

I thought this was a descent video. Pretty basic, but well explained.

ortiz73ca · 09-27-2013, 10:02 PM

What kind of or brand of spacers did you use? I have a 2014 370Z with the stock 19's and would like to put 20mm bolt on style all around spacers. I was told by Stillen that the H&R's 20mm bolt on would not work on the front, that is the reason I ask.

skidad62 · 09-27-2013, 10:19 PM

I did H&R 25 mm in rear with stock 19" sport rays & 275s

Sits & clears perfectly - no rubbing

ortiz73ca · 09-27-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

^ Thanks, at the time back in 2009 - H&R did not manufacture 20mm bolt on spacers for our cars. You guys now picking up 20mm's are lucky !

So can you use 20mm bolt on style all around?

07-11-2013, 08:50 PM	#181 (permalink)
370ZZZZZTuner Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntington, NY Age: 31 Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	Should be per pair __________________ Agency Power CB, Stillen Gen3, Clutch Spring, 20mm F/25mm R H&R Spacers, LED Map light and plate light

07-12-2013, 12:40 PM	#183 (permalink)
370ZZZZZTuner Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntington, NY Age: 31 Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	The farther the wheels move apart the angle between the wheel and the axle becomes larger. Thats what I believe causes alignment to change. Not sure what other factors though __________________ Agency Power CB, Stillen Gen3, Clutch Spring, 20mm F/25mm R H&R Spacers, LED Map light and plate light Last edited by 370ZZZZZTuner; 07-12-2013 at 12:42 PM.

07-19-2013, 09:25 AM	#186 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Any pics of spacers for the perfect stance with Swift Springs? 15/20 or 20/25? __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

07-22-2013, 09:40 AM	#187 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Plenty of pictures on the forums, but for a few millimeters of poke, 20/25 is the way to go! __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

09-20-2013, 02:18 PM	#192 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	I thought this was a descent video. Pretty basic, but well explained. Last edited by Trips; 09-20-2013 at 03:53 PM.

07-19-2013, 08:46 AM	#185 (permalink)
fthamma Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 37 Drives: '13 Solid Red Z 6MT Rep Power: 12	Are H&R bolt-on spacers hubcentric? If so, I'll get them right away!

07-25-2013, 09:28 AM	#188 (permalink)
fthamma Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 37 Drives: '13 Solid Red Z 6MT Rep Power: 12	Do stud-replacement spacers require retorquing after driving or is it just for bolt-on spacers?

09-27-2013, 10:02 PM	#193 (permalink)
ortiz73ca Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca Posts: 20 Drives: 370Z 2014 6spd Sport Rep Power: 12	What kind of or brand of spacers did you use? I have a 2014 370Z with the stock 19's and would like to put 20mm bolt on style all around spacers. I was told by Stillen that the H&R's 20mm bolt on would not work on the front, that is the reason I ask.

09-27-2013, 10:19 PM	#194 (permalink)
skidad62 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 214 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	I did H&R 25 mm in rear with stock 19" sport rays & 275s Sits & clears perfectly - no rubbing ortiz73ca likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z Black Cherry Roadster Touring Sport 2003 Mustang Vortech YSI 640 rwhp - sold but not forgotten

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