Stud replacement spacers???

Hatsuongmai · 03-18-2014, 09:21 PM

I have done a lot of research and has read a lot of posts regarding this topic but still can't decide yet. From what I gather so far, using spacers will change the angle and cause premature wear on the bearing, cause stress on the entire suspension, and decrease turn radius (please correct me if I'm wrong). I have the sport wheels and like to push it out a little more for a flush look but too nervous of the draw backs. I understand that it would be better to buy a new set of wheels that have a better offset for a flush look but no $ at the moment

For those who are using stud replacement spacers on their Z, I desperately need your feedback on this cuz I'm nervous of having to replace my bearing hubs. Thanks so much!!

DR_ · 03-18-2014, 10:37 PM

Your car doesn't know any difference if you put spacers on the car or if you put lower offset wheels on the car. They both do the same thing, push the wheel out.
Just get a good brand, like H&R, and you will be fine.

axmea? · 03-18-2014, 10:57 PM

I've had stud replacement with 20/25 on mine and not have an issue for 7 months/ 12k miles. Bad camber on spacers probably does damage, hub centric ones are the only way to go, and lastly, should be minimal issue with turning radius unless you're putting in some crazy widths. I've since bought some wheels but kept the longer studs.

mab864 · 03-19-2014, 08:25 AM

You'll be fine with a good quality set of hub-centric spacers. I put bolt on H&R 20mm on the front and back of my Z with the sport wheels. Just make sure to torque them down correctly. 10K and no issues here.

Haboob · 03-19-2014, 09:32 AM

Haven't had any issues with mine (20mm all around) for the last 12mos/25k miles.

I'll be looking to sell them here shortly once I get my new wheels in though.

axmea? · 03-19-2014, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Haven't had any issues with mine (20mm all around) for the last 12mos/25k miles.

I'll be looking to sell them here shortly once I get my new wheels in though.

Keep your studs if stud replacement.

Haboob · 03-19-2014, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Keep your studs if stud replacement.

I don't need to switch back to OEM?

Or do I just need to get new lug nuts (open ended ones)?

axmea? · 03-19-2014, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

I don't need to switch back to OEM?

Or do I just need to get new lug nuts (open ended ones)?

Unless you are getting a new set of oem lugs you should keep them. I am in the camp that believes used lugs looses its grip (not sure of the exact term) And should not be reused. It has to be tight on the hub. Use open ended nuts if you leave your extended lugs. Looks much better.

kenchan · 03-19-2014, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatsuongmai

I have done a lot of research and has read a lot of posts regarding this topic but still can't decide yet. From what I gather so far, using spacers will change the angle and cause premature wear on the bearing, cause stress on the entire suspension, and decrease turn radius (please correct me if I'm wrong). I have the sport wheels and like to push it out a little more for a flush look but too nervous of the draw backs. I understand that it would be better to buy a new set of wheels that have a better offset for a flush look but no $ at the moment

For those who are using stud replacement spacers on their Z, I desperately need your feedback on this cuz I'm nervous of having to replace my bearing hubs. Thanks so much!!

well, if that's the case then any aftermarket wheelset that fits the wells correctly ("fits nicely" i should say) will cause bearing failure. that's not the case.

if you're going to stick with the stock ride height, go with below:

front 15mm (stud replacement type)
rear 10mm (stud replacement type)

This will keep your wheels slightly tucked in for a clean look, but with a more aggressive stance than no spacers. you dont want to get big arse spacers unless you're going to lower your ride.

Hatsuongmai · 03-19-2014, 12:55 PM

Thanks guy. You guys are awesome.... :-) I'm currently on Swift for almost 8k so far. How thick should I go with the HR Trak+ stud replacement spacer for the sport wheels + Swift? Is 20mm all around a good setup and can I reuse the OEM lugs with the stud replacement spacers?

kenchan · 03-19-2014, 12:58 PM

yah if you're on swifts you can definitely go 20mm all around and make your car look nice.

Hatsuongmai · 03-19-2014, 04:34 PM

Does any body know how much does the H&R 20.0mm DRS Type TRAK+ Wheel Spacers weight because if each weight 5 lbs, then 20lbs of unsprung weight/rotation mass would be a lot.

axmea? · 03-19-2014, 06:58 PM

It weighs way less than that. I'd be shocked if it weighed more than 10 for all 4. I'd weigh mine for you but I'm here in Kansas City.

Recommend 20/20 or 20/25 on Sport Rays and use extended lugs for replacement with open ended nuts. As I mentioned earlier. It looks much better plus you have the entire length of the longer, open-wended nuts biting onto the lugs.

tnav · 03-19-2014, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Haven't had any issues with mine (20mm all around) for the last 12mos/25k miles.

I'll be looking to sell them here shortly once I get my new wheels in though.

Same/Same

mag_black · 03-20-2014, 01:14 AM

Nissan 370Z Forum - mag_black's Album: Bro from another / Dyno Dayz

20MM all around H&R DRS on Swifts.

03-18-2014, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hatsuongmai Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sj Posts: 113 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	Stud replacement spacers??? I have done a lot of research and has read a lot of posts regarding this topic but still can't decide yet. From what I gather so far, using spacers will change the angle and cause premature wear on the bearing, cause stress on the entire suspension, and decrease turn radius (please correct me if I'm wrong). I have the sport wheels and like to push it out a little more for a flush look but too nervous of the draw backs. I understand that it would be better to buy a new set of wheels that have a better offset for a flush look but no $ at the moment For those who are using stud replacement spacers on their Z, I desperately need your feedback on this cuz I'm nervous of having to replace my bearing hubs. Thanks so much!!

03-18-2014, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Your car doesn't know any difference if you put spacers on the car or if you put lower offset wheels on the car. They both do the same thing, push the wheel out. Just get a good brand, like H&R, and you will be fine. wheee! and SterlingDrive like this.

03-18-2014, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I've had stud replacement with 20/25 on mine and not have an issue for 7 months/ 12k miles. Bad camber on spacers probably does damage, hub centric ones are the only way to go, and lastly, should be minimal issue with turning radius unless you're putting in some crazy widths. I've since bought some wheels but kept the longer studs. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

03-19-2014, 08:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	You'll be fine with a good quality set of hub-centric spacers. I put bolt on H&R 20mm on the front and back of my Z with the sport wheels. Just make sure to torque them down correctly. 10K and no issues here. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

03-19-2014, 09:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Haven't had any issues with mine (20mm all around) for the last 12mos/25k miles. I'll be looking to sell them here shortly once I get my new wheels in though. b15 and axmea? like this.

03-19-2014, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hatsuongmai Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sj Posts: 113 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	Thanks guy. You guys are awesome.... :-) I'm currently on Swift for almost 8k so far. How thick should I go with the HR Trak+ stud replacement spacer for the sport wheels + Swift? Is 20mm all around a good setup and can I reuse the OEM lugs with the stud replacement spacers?

03-19-2014, 12:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah if you're on swifts you can definitely go 20mm all around and make your car look nice.

03-19-2014, 04:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hatsuongmai Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sj Posts: 113 Drives: Na Rep Power: 12	Does any body know how much does the H&R 20.0mm DRS Type TRAK+ Wheel Spacers weight because if each weight 5 lbs, then 20lbs of unsprung weight/rotation mass would be a lot.

03-19-2014, 06:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	It weighs way less than that. I'd be shocked if it weighed more than 10 for all 4. I'd weigh mine for you but I'm here in Kansas City. Recommend 20/20 or 20/25 on Sport Rays and use extended lugs for replacement with open ended nuts. As I mentioned earlier. It looks much better plus you have the entire length of the longer, open-wended nuts biting onto the lugs. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 03-19-2014 at 09:26 PM.

03-20-2014, 01:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	Nissan 370Z Forum - mag_black's Album: Bro from another / Dyno Dayz 20MM all around H&R DRS on Swifts. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

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