Interested in buying new wheels

ggiwin

Ok, so my dilemma as of right now is that I'm running the sports wheels with 15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear. The type of spacers I used were the H&R replacement stud type.
My question is.. I want to get 19x9.5 and 19x10.5, but I don't know if I should take out the spacers and run it at +22 and +12. If I were to do this, can I still use the studs? Or would they be too long? (Planning to run (F)265/35/19 (R)305/30/19)
1. Option 1 would be to just leave the spacers on and factor it into the offset. What offset should I be getting then?
2. Option 2 Would be to buy new spacers, but what size o_o?
3. Option 3, remove spacer + studs, buy new oem studs and put those back in. Which I do not want to do. Was a PITA when I replaced the oem studs with extended :P
I would also like to apologize in advanced. I am noob when it comes to buying wheels.

XwChriswX

Is the best option.

Next time if you're planning on running those size spacers, you can get the v2 type that bolt on and your wheels bolt to the spacers.

If you don't want to remove your extended studs, just make sure to get OPEN ended lug nuts for them. That way they can accept the extra stud lengths.

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ggiwin

AHH thank you . Wanted to have the same look as this.




Probably going to do this with PW

XwChriswX

White on black? They'll sure be bright.

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ggiwin

Yeah, still thinking about which color to get. Hyper Black or Matte Black.. DECISIONS lol

XwChriswX

Personally, I'd want matte black for mine. But the decision is always up to the driver.

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docaam

I will say option 3,why you want to increase the unsprung weight with spacer when you have a chance to remove those. And all spacers in the long run will cause vibration and other problems.

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ggiwin

thanks for all your input guys :P. I'll be sure to take some pics once the whole process is done

chrischhorn

My question is......why is not just running open ended lug nuts an option and just keep the extended studs in there? Later on down the road if you need to switch back to your sport wheels and wanna put the spacers back on, you'll still have the studs there....

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ggiwin

Planning to sell my sports wheels actually, for like 650 for the set with tires. I still have my 18 in base wheels sitting around in the garage.

roy'sz

My ? is that if you want to have the rim sitting flush on the outside why not DELETE the spacer and get the offset that you are desiring since you are buying new rims. Putting a spacer on does widen the stance but doesn't necessarily increase grip in cornering, its just for looks. If you get a slightly wider rim and set it up the right way you get looks+performance.

1st

The rims are an excellent choice!

chrischhorn

either way. wheels with correct offset, pull spacers off, leave extended studs in and buy open ended lug nuts. easiest way in my opinion. unless you will be annoyed by the slight poke of the studs at the end of the lug nuts.

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ggiwin

Ooo didnt think about that lol. Thanks for the suggestion. Been brain dead for the past week due to finals.

OMGWTFBBQ

Remove the spacer and get wheels with the proper offset. I'd go back to running stock studs because I prefer closed end lug nuts, but that's just me. If you want to run extended studs, use open end lug nuts like the post above me stated.

Either way, get rid of the spacers.