Wheel Spacers 101

SoLif3Lik3 · 05-24-2014, 04:00 PM

I'm considering a set of aftermarket wheels that have lower offsets than the 19" RAYS but not low enough, at least in the rear. The fronts should be ok (going on the notion that an additional 15mm - 20mm up front is ideal) at 20x9 et30. That's 17mm less than stock putting me smack dab in between the 15 - 20 window. The rear is what will need a spacer. 20x10.5 et25. That's 11mm less than stock. If I add a 12mm bolt on spacer to the rear that will get me to 23mm which is smack dab in bewteen the 20-25 window for the rears.

This should be good, right?

20x9 et30 on 255/35/20
20x10.5 et13 on 285/30/20

Suspension = ARK GT-F springs (1.20f/1.0r)

VincentLe · 06-03-2014, 02:45 AM

what is a good brand of spacers besides h&r and ichiba?

/Angelo350Z/ · 06-03-2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SoLif3Lik3

I'm considering a set of aftermarket wheels that have lower offsets than the 19" RAYS but not low enough, at least in the rear. The fronts should be ok (going on the notion that an additional 15mm - 20mm up front is ideal) at 20x9 et30. That's 17mm less than stock putting me smack dab in between the 15 - 20 window. The rear is what will need a spacer. 20x10.5 et25. That's 11mm less than stock. If I add a 12mm bolt on spacer to the rear that will get me to 23mm which is smack dab in bewteen the 20-25 window for the rears.

This should be good, right?

20x9 et30 on 255/35/20
20x10.5 et13 on 285/30/20

Suspension = ARK GT-F springs (1.20f/1.0r)

If your rear wheels are 20x10.5 +25 and add a 12mm spacer, that will take your wheels to a +13 offset. That will definitely look better. I'm also looking forward to seeing your ARK GT-F setup, I always wish mine was lower.

/Angelo350Z/ · 06-03-2014, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by VincentLe

what is a good brand of spacers besides h&r and ichiba?

I've used Z1 Motorsports slip on spacers (2mm, 5mm, and 10mm) and they're cheap and reliable.

Carlitoboy · 06-03-2014, 12:42 PM

Anyone install Eibach pro-spacers 20mm bolt ons to the front end? did anyone notice that the original bolts protrude by about 3/8 of an inch past the 20mm thickness? I know there is a small cavity in the back of the rays rim but I test fit it and I then I took the rim back off and saw that the original nut indented itself a little into to back of the cavity. I didn't even torque the wheel yet. I just push it flush with my own hands. Would anyone have any thoughts on if I should go forward with the install or not?

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Carlitoboy · 06-03-2014, 01:42 PM

See the little gauge over the 'SS' in Nissan.

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Drex · 06-03-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlitoboy

Anyone install Eibach pro-spacers 20mm bolt ons to the front end? did anyone notice that the original bolts protrude by about 3/8 of an inch past the 20mm thickness? I know there is a small cavity in the back of the rays rim but I test fit it and I then I took the rim back off and saw that the original nut indented itself a little into to back of the cavity. I didn't even torque the wheel yet. I just push it flush with my own hands. Would anyone have any thoughts on if I should go forward with the install or not?

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pretty sure this is why it is not recommended to use larger bolt on spacers for the front wheels. however, i am no expert and cannot say if you will run into problems.

Carlitoboy · 06-05-2014, 12:14 PM

Decided. Going with 25mm in the front instead. I hope it doesn't look to ridiculous.

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Mr.Zbody · 06-05-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlitoboy

Decided. Going with 25mm in the front instead. I hope it doesn't look to ridiculous.

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Interested in seeing how this turns out if you don't mind getting some pics up here after you do it.

Carlitoboy · 06-05-2014, 01:35 PM

I took the spacers back to the shop to exchange. Eric said that he's done 20mm bolt-ons many times. He slapped them on for me and showed me. They looked flush to me. I'm gonna test them for a few days and see how it goes.

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370z209 · 07-08-2014, 05:57 PM

Has anyone tried running 20mm in the front and 25mm bolt on spacers in the rear with stock 18's from a 2013-14 model? If so did you have any issues?

Christothep · 08-05-2014, 12:43 AM

I have the 2014 sport package wheel 19x9 front 19x10 rear. Any opinions on a wheel spacer thickness what would look clean and a little more aggressive? thanks....

/Angelo350Z/ · 08-05-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Christothep

I have the 2014 sport package wheel 19x9 front 19x10 rear. Any opinions on a wheel spacer thickness what would look clean and a little more aggressive? thanks....

Not the best pic, but I recommend 20mm front and 25mm rear.

Silly Rabbit · 08-05-2014, 07:41 PM

I picked up 20 and 25 spacers from corner3garage. Very nice product, no interference and they bolt right up. Even better, they are only $100 for the 2 pairs when you buy the springs. I like the end result even better than I expected.

ViCiouS · 08-19-2014, 12:52 PM

Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out what size rear spacers I need and if my calculations are correct.

Stock rear 19" are 10et30 which is 97mm of poke from the hub.
Stock front 19" are 9et47 which is 67.3mm poke from the hub.

I am running:
Rear 20x10.5et27 which is 106.3mm poke from the hub.
Front 20x9et20 which is +93.3mm of poke from the hub.

So I am already poking out 9mm more in the rear and 27mm in the front.

Should I go with +15 in the rear or +20? I'm only at -2* camber in the rear and -1* in the front. Will be lowering the car another half inch after fenders are rolled though.

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05-24-2014, 04:00 PM	#286 (permalink)
SoLif3Lik3 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mill Creek, WA Posts: 75 Drives: '11 MINI Cooper S Rep Power: 11	I'm considering a set of aftermarket wheels that have lower offsets than the 19" RAYS but not low enough, at least in the rear. The fronts should be ok (going on the notion that an additional 15mm - 20mm up front is ideal) at 20x9 et30. That's 17mm less than stock putting me smack dab in between the 15 - 20 window. The rear is what will need a spacer. 20x10.5 et25. That's 11mm less than stock. If I add a 12mm bolt on spacer to the rear that will get me to 23mm which is smack dab in bewteen the 20-25 window for the rears. This should be good, right? 20x9 et30 on 255/35/20 20x10.5 et13 on 285/30/20 Suspension = ARK GT-F springs (1.20f/1.0r)

06-03-2014, 02:45 AM	#287 (permalink)
VincentLe Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Garland Posts: 128 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Red Rep Power: 12	what is a good brand of spacers besides h&r and ichiba?

06-03-2014, 12:42 PM	#290 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 14	Anyone install Eibach pro-spacers 20mm bolt ons to the front end? did anyone notice that the original bolts protrude by about 3/8 of an inch past the 20mm thickness? I know there is a small cavity in the back of the rays rim but I test fit it and I then I took the rim back off and saw that the original nut indented itself a little into to back of the cavity. I didn't even torque the wheel yet. I just push it flush with my own hands. Would anyone have any thoughts on if I should go forward with the install or not? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-03-2014, 01:42 PM	#291 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 14	See the little gauge over the 'SS' in Nissan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-05-2014, 12:14 PM	#293 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 14	Decided. Going with 25mm in the front instead. I hope it doesn't look to ridiculous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-05-2014, 01:35 PM	#295 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 14	I took the spacers back to the shop to exchange. Eric said that he's done 20mm bolt-ons many times. He slapped them on for me and showed me. They looked flush to me. I'm gonna test them for a few days and see how it goes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-08-2014, 05:57 PM	#296 (permalink)
370z209 Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 114 Drives: 2015 S4, 2015 A3 Rep Power: 11	Has anyone tried running 20mm in the front and 25mm bolt on spacers in the rear with stock 18's from a 2013-14 model? If so did you have any issues?

08-05-2014, 12:43 AM	#297 (permalink)
Christothep Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 30 Drives: 2016 370 NISMO Rep Power: 12	I have the 2014 sport package wheel 19x9 front 19x10 rear. Any opinions on a wheel spacer thickness what would look clean and a little more aggressive? thanks....

08-05-2014, 07:41 PM	#299 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	I picked up 20 and 25 spacers from corner3garage. Very nice product, no interference and they bolt right up. Even better, they are only $100 for the 2 pairs when you buy the springs. I like the end result even better than I expected.

08-19-2014, 12:52 PM	#300 (permalink)
ViCiouS Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 207 Drives: '14 981 Cayman S Rep Power: 12	Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out what size rear spacers I need and if my calculations are correct. Stock rear 19" are 10et30 which is 97mm of poke from the hub. Stock front 19" are 9et47 which is 67.3mm poke from the hub. I am running: Rear 20x10.5et27 which is 106.3mm poke from the hub. Front 20x9et20 which is +93.3mm of poke from the hub. So I am already poking out 9mm more in the rear and 27mm in the front. Should I go with +15 in the rear or +20? I'm only at -2* camber in the rear and -1* in the front. Will be lowering the car another half inch after fenders are rolled though.