Best wheel spacers with stock wheels?
Jun 4, 2012, 04:58 PM
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Be careful what you say. A 265/35/18 is smaller in diameter than a 245/40/18, so you can get away with more spacer and not have the tire hit the fender liner. I've found that 245/40/18 R-S3s with a 15mm spacer puts the tire within a hair of the fender liner when I'm near full lock. I doubt I could run a 20mm spacer with 245 R-S3s on stock wheels, especially not with RallyArmor flaps. Thus, my simple suggestion to people who want more track with stock wheels and tires (e.g., those running in STU on a budget) is 15mm spacers.
Sep 25, 2012, 02:53 PM
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I have run Gorilla wheel spacers from Summit Racing. They come in 3mm, 5 mm and 8mm thickness with universal holes to fit any 4 or 5 bolt pattern. If you want thicker, stack multiple spacers.
I only ran a 3 mm spacer, anything more you should go to longer studs for safety. They might feel fine, but they aren't catching enough threads to hang on during heavy side loading (turning).
Per Gorilla:
NOTICE: You can install the 3mm spacers onto your car with factory wheel studs, but its recommended for safety you install longer wheel studs. 5mm and 8mm wheel studs CANNOT BE USED with factory wheel studs as there is not enough thread to safely use these. Youll HAVE TO purchase longer wheel studs to use with these yourself.
I only ran a 3 mm spacer, anything more you should go to longer studs for safety. They might feel fine, but they aren't catching enough threads to hang on during heavy side loading (turning).
Per Gorilla:
NOTICE: You can install the 3mm spacers onto your car with factory wheel studs, but its recommended for safety you install longer wheel studs. 5mm and 8mm wheel studs CANNOT BE USED with factory wheel studs as there is not enough thread to safely use these. Youll HAVE TO purchase longer wheel studs to use with these yourself.
Hey guys bringing this back up. Anyone running 5mm spacers without longer studs? I was going to buy some but I just saw this thread and now I'm second guessing.
Sep 25, 2012, 05:17 PM
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Not sure why I just remembered this now.... As to the question of spacers with stock lugs, I wouldn't.
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Not sure why I just remembered this now.... As to the question of spacers with stock lugs, I wouldn't.
Mar 16, 2015, 09:02 AM
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Looking to by this need help
I'm looking to by this for my evo X Mr on stock BBS wheels I'm looking for a nice look even if I have to roll the fenders what do you recommend I'm lower on Megan springs I'm looking to buying from you guys but not sure if to get 15 mm or 20 mm 25mm?? Thanks
Mar 24, 2015, 08:37 AM
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I had 20mm H&R trk+ spacers on my 2012 Evo X MR on stock BBS wheels/tires with swift springs. They looked perfectly flush. Front would rub on the inner fender liner only when turned completely to the right but not to the left. But this could be because of the winter tires I'm running and the tread depth is deeper. They had no vibrations at high speed. Its currently for sale. In case you are interested, PM me.
Mar 25, 2015, 07:25 AM
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I had 20mm H&R trk+ spacers on my 2012 Evo X MR on stock BBS wheels/tires with swift springs. They looked perfectly flush. Front would rub on the inner fender liner only when turned completely to the right but not to the left. But this could be because of the winter tires I'm running and the tread depth is deeper. They had no vibrations at high speed. Its currently for sale. In case you are interested, PM me.
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