Jan 13, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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im gonna be buying some enkei nt03's in sbc soon, in 18x9.5 +27. I've read that you need a spacer in the front. what size spacer and is it so it clears the brembos?
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Jan 14, 2015 | 11:23 AM
  #2  
Quote: im gonna be buying some enkei nt03's in sbc soon, in 18x9.5 +27. I've read that you need a spacer in the front. what size spacer and is it so it clears the brembos?
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...i%20nt03%209.5

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...t-spacers.html
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Jan 14, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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well those are for evos 1-9 so I dont think it will be the same as the x would it? ive read that a 5 mm spacer will work and ive read it wont work so you have to get a 10mm. Also if i get 10mm that would require mean to get extended hubs right?
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Jan 15, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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Quote: well those are for evos 1-9 so I dont think it will be the same as the x would it? ive read that a 5 mm spacer will work and ive read it wont work so you have to get a 10mm. Also if i get 10mm that would require mean to get extended hubs right?
Haven't seen anyone use 5mm spacers with those wheels; either custom made spacers thicker than 5mm or 10mm spacers.

It is highly recommended that you use the bolt-on type wheel spacers for anything 10mm and over. If you're set on using slip-on spacers, use it in conjunction with ARP extended wheel studs.

That said, I've run slip-on 10mm spacers without extended studs on a track day (did so by accident), and daily drove with them on for almost a year with no problem. Probably not the smartest thing I've done.. I no longer use spacers just for peace of mind.

Not sure if you're aware, but the 10.5" version doesn't require wheel spacers. However, you have to fiddle with camber and the fenders to make them fit. I think I read somewhere that the tires will rub against the struts, but can be avoided by using narrower tires.

In the end, the NT03 is a strong, lightweight, relatively affordable racing wheel that doesn't fit the Evo X.. like a lot of other wheels I like..
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Jan 15, 2015 | 02:24 PM
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Quote: Haven't seen anyone use 5mm spacers with those wheels; either custom made spacers thicker than 5mm or 10mm spacers.

It is highly recommended that you use the bolt-on type wheel spacers for anything 10mm and over. If you're set on using slip-on spacers, use it in conjunction with ARP extended wheel studs.

That said, I've run slip-on 10mm spacers without extended studs on a track day (did so by accident), and daily drove with them on for almost a year with no problem. Probably not the smartest thing I've done.. I no longer use spacers just for peace of mind.

Not sure if you're aware, but the 10.5" version doesn't require wheel spacers. However, you have to fiddle with camber and the fenders to make them fit. I think I read somewhere that the tires will rub against the struts, but can be avoided by using narrower tires.

In the end, the NT03 is a strong, lightweight, relatively affordable racing wheel that doesn't fit the Evo X.. like a lot of other wheels I like..
thats what i read about the 10.5's also, and i just got new tires that most likely wont fit on 10.5s without a decent amount of stretch. I was trying to avoid getting spacers, as i would like wheels that just bolt right on but the nt03s are beautiful(especially in SBC), quality, and affordable. Maybe I just have to look for some different wheels, its extremely hard to beat the pricing and quality of nt03s though, so i have no idea where to even start
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