What's the biggest wheel spacer we can put on our cars while still leaving a safe amount of threads for the lug nuts to grab onto? I've been told 5mm but was curious as to what others have run

Thanks

 

Similar question. Where is an online source to pick up some good wheel spacers for my rear wheels, and what is a good size spacer for the Es/OZ ( Being as the rear wheels are kind of sunk in a little bit compared to the front)

 

I use 8mm and still have about 10 complete spins on the lug nuts !

 

Wheel Dude

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Sure there are plenty others...

 

That really has alot to do with what your rims are too.
I see you have after market rims so you will need to figure out what your wheel offset is.
This is a good read about all things wheels, https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/la...set-guide.html

 

you can also buy the longer lugnuts that are sold as well. If you buy some thick spacers, I believe bigger than 15mm, they come with their own lugnuts due to the thickness of them.

Like this:

http://www.fasthemis.com/300chargerh...5-5065717.aspx

 

I like that idea^ but my rims don't have space in them for the original lugnuts like some do (if that makes sense) even if I shave them down.

ok I guess I should ask, how many rotations should your lug nut turn before it is deemed secure and safe? I can always check mine later and see if I have room to expand

 

If you don't feel comfortable than I would say get the longer bolts.

How big are the spacers you got?

 

only 5mm, but I would love to roll my fenders in the future but if I did that I would like to push my wheels out another 5mm or so (at least).

I haven't heard of people just getting longer bolts. Would you replace the whole hub or what not? A link to a product for sale would really help me picture it.

Thanks a lot

 

are 1.25" spacers/wheel adapters too thick for an 02 lancer?

 

I am pretty sure the use of those kinds of spacers would require you to grind down the ends of the hub bolts to fit the spacer. I wouldn't want to do that.

 

what would I have to do to get a flush wheel fitment on a 2002 lancer es with the standard 14" steelies? i mean what spacer would I need im quite lost. (and new to the forum)

 

That's weird because i have 8mm in the front and i only have 5-6 full turns on my bolts when tightened...i got arp extended studs on their way because of that... i have 5mm spacers in the back and only have 7 turns on my bolts when not tighntened...so i would say that 4-5mm is the safest bet with the oem studs.

 

i got my open nuts today ready for the arp extended studs i am going to install this weekend....this is what 8mm and 5mm looks like on stock studs so think about it.
This is with 8mm spacer:


This is with 5mm spacer:

 

where do u find wheel spacers? ive looked an can only find a 1 inch wheel spacer