Maximum Spacer size.

jwon985 · 06-24-2007, 08:14 PM

Hey guys, I've tried searching for the max spacer size that 8th gens can safely support. Mostly, I found that non-si's need 3mm spacers for Si wheels to clear the calipers, but anyways...

I'm looking for how big I can go with spacers without it being dangerous. At the moment, I have the Kspeed GP wheels from Battle Endless which is 17x7. I'm going to get the front lip soon, but I want the wheels to be flush with it...

Mugen Lip Test Fit pics

Is a 12mm spacer too much for a DX-G sedan?

**CameronJr9** · 06-24-2007, 08:17 PM

I had 5mm spacers on my sedan. I'd recommend 3mm. 12mm spacers is suicide. Your lugs will have nothing to grip to. Unless you're going 25 mph in a straight line all the time, I wouldn't try it.

streetmachine02 · 06-24-2007, 09:30 PM

i am using a 5mm spacer. no rubbing no fender issues it clears all, good enough for me

noahrexion^2 · 06-24-2007, 11:03 PM

what is the offset of those wheels you are getting?
Anything over 10mm and I would use bolt on spacers (hubcentric). Anything over 5mm and I would be installing longer studs (50mm-60mm).

jwon985 · 06-25-2007, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noahrexion^2

what is the offset of those wheels you are getting?
Anything over 10mm and I would use bolt on spacers (hubcentric). Anything over 5mm and I would be installing longer studs (50mm-60mm).

My rims right now are 43 offset...

Hmm, is installing longer studs a hassle/expensive?

jwon985 · 06-25-2007, 12:37 AM

thanks for the help guys. =)

modoko · 06-25-2007, 12:48 AM

+43 is fine, you don't have to worry about it! Post some pictures when you get them installed!

jwon985 · 06-25-2007, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modoko

+43 is fine, you don't have to worry about it! Post some pictures when you get them installed!

So, you're saying I can run 12mm spacers on my 43 offset wheels?

modoko · 06-25-2007, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwon985

So, you're saying I can run 12mm spacers on my 43 offset wheels?

I mean you don't have to put any spacers for that offset (+43), it fits fine.

jwon985 · 06-25-2007, 01:04 AM

Oh I see...

Well, I already have the wheels on my car, it's just that I want them to be more flush with the body of the car...

Also since I'll be installing my front lip soon.. The lip sits a bit further out (to the side) so my wheels will look sunken in to my wheel wells... =/

modoko · 06-25-2007, 01:23 AM

Ok, then I would say no more than +5mm spacers then, just remember one thing: safety > look.

**Tim** · 06-25-2007, 01:35 AM

It'd be safer to just buy wheels with the offset that you want than to run spacers.

jwon985 · 06-25-2007, 11:13 PM

good points =)

hopefully my kit won't make it look too bad... thanks for the help!

06-24-2007, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
jwon985 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Maximum Spacer size. Hey guys, I've tried searching for the max spacer size that 8th gens can safely support. Mostly, I found that non-si's need 3mm spacers for Si wheels to clear the calipers, but anyways... I'm looking for how big I can go with spacers without it being dangerous. At the moment, I have the Kspeed GP wheels from Battle Endless which is 17x7. I'm going to get the front lip soon, but I want the wheels to be flush with it... Mugen Lip Test Fit pics Is a 12mm spacer too much for a DX-G sedan?

06-24-2007, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 25,950 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	I had 5mm spacers on my sedan. I'd recommend 3mm. 12mm spacers is suicide. Your lugs will have nothing to grip to. Unless you're going 25 mph in a straight line all the time, I wouldn't try it. __________________

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streetmachine02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 393 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	i am using a 5mm spacer. no rubbing no fender issues it clears all, good enough for me

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noahrexion^2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Age: 26 Posts: 234 Nikon Squad #7 iTrader: 1 / 100%	what is the offset of those wheels you are getting? Anything over 10mm and I would use bolt on spacers (hubcentric). Anything over 5mm and I would be installing longer studs (50mm-60mm).

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jwon985 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 iTrader: 3 / 100%	thanks for the help guys. =)

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modoko Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 653 Daniel iTrader: 2 / 100%	+43 is fine, you don't have to worry about it! Post some pictures when you get them installed!

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jwon985 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Oh I see... Well, I already have the wheels on my car, it's just that I want them to be more flush with the body of the car... Also since I'll be installing my front lip soon.. The lip sits a bit further out (to the side) so my wheels will look sunken in to my wheel wells... =/

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modoko Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 653 Daniel iTrader: 2 / 100%	Ok, then I would say no more than +5mm spacers then, just remember one thing: safety > look.

06-25-2007, 01:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,217 iTrader: 10 / 100%	It'd be safer to just buy wheels with the offset that you want than to run spacers.

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jwon985 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 iTrader: 3 / 100%	good points =) hopefully my kit won't make it look too bad... thanks for the help!