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Old 08-19-2009, 03:31 PM   #1
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Ebay Wheel Spacers

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAIR-...Q5fAccessories

anyone know anything about these? good idea? bad idea? i just want my rear wheels to kick out a little further.
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"molded" aluminum
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Must be "hubcentric." If you're looking at anything above ~5mm spacers, you should see the lip to center the wheel otherwise it's trouble because the hub only sticks so far out to fit the wheel. Don't go cheap on these parts.
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Bought those at pepboys and took them back the same day. Don't want.
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The bad part is that you need longer studs, I want 20mm for my backs but it's damn pricey with the studs.
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Old 08-19-2009, 08:43 PM   #6
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wow i didnt even catch that.

everyone else, your opinions have opened up enough more than potential cons to turn me off. imma save my money for somethin better.
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The bad part is that you need longer studs, I want 20mm for my backs but it's damn pricey with the studs.
not as expensive as you think...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20MM-...Q5fAccessories

this guy has some great feedback too...
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Old 08-20-2009, 12:37 PM   #8
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i saw those, but i think 20mm is a lot more than i want/need
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everyone else, your opinions have opened up enough more than potential cons to turn me off. imma save my money for somethin better.
just to sum it all up, you should be looking for:
  • machined aluminum. no cast, no steel.
  • hub-centric at the least. wheel-centric is awesome but you'll only get it with rings or custom made spacers.
  • extended studs if you need more than 3mm.
  • sticking to the name brands makes life easy.
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i saw those, but i think 20mm is a lot more than i want/need
he also makes 15mm with the studs pressed in... anything smaller and you'll have to replace your oem studs
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anyone know where i can find before/after pics of spacers? i just dont wanna go too big.
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anyone know where i can find before/after pics of spacers? i just dont wanna go too big.
Not exactly a maxima but it will look something like this. I say get the H&R spacers forget those no name brand "washers"


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Not exactly a maxima but it will look something like this. I say get the H&R spacers forget those no name brand "washers"


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yea i already saw that on the page, i wanted to see the diff between something like 15mm spacers.
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check the member's rides.

on stock wheels you can't find a reputable "too big" spacer (largest reputable manufacturers make is 30mm).
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ok, so my car is sitting on H&R sports, rear is 1.4" drop. the wheels are just tucked under the fender more than id want. im only gonna put spacers on the rear wheels.

that being said, would 15mm be too much if im not doing the front? will it look hokey?
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Old 08-20-2009, 06:38 PM   #16
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thx
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ok, so my car is sitting on H&R sports, rear is 1.4" drop. the wheels are just tucked under the fender more than id want. im only gonna put spacers on the rear wheels.

that being said, would 15mm be too much if im not doing the front? will it look hokey?
15mm should be just about right to get an even stance front and rear. i know 4g better but it's similar.
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15mm should be just about right to get an even stance front and rear. i know 4g better but it's similar.
cool, thanks alot. might even do 20mm then.
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here's a nice tool so you figure out exactly the spacers you need...

Fitment For Dummies A.K.A "Will this fit?"
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Old 08-20-2009, 08:59 PM   #21
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the inch to mm conversion was very helpful and good to know, thanks. other than that i have an idea of what's what, but that certainly is an impressive and helpful write-up
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