my98SVTturbo
Hard-core CEG'er
i was looking at my rims today. and they look a little pushed in. im considering the H&R spacers. Except I dont know what size would look good either 5mm or 15mm.
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spacers
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svtkev
CEG'er
i would go with whatever size puts the wheel at the recommended offset , also do these require longer wheel studs? i would imagine the 5mm probably wouldnt but 15mm might
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
5mm and 15 mm is a big difference. Im running some custom cnc machined 13mm spacers on my front hubs to clear my baer brakes since my 19s are deep dish. They do require different studs. I honestly would go with 5mm spacers myself. IIRC BAER said I needed a minimum of 1/16" clearance between the wheel and brake caliper. Also, the more you push the wheels out, the greater chance you have of a wheel bearing failing.
rkneeshaw
CEG'er
If you're asking for suggestions, I'd probably go with the 5mm, but this is without looking at your car or even knowing what rims you have right now.
I have 3mm spacers for my OZ superleggeras and they look good, 5mm would probably be perfect.
I have 3mm spacers for my OZ superleggeras and they look good, 5mm would probably be perfect.
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
How expensive are spacers? I've always hated my FSVT's being tucked in
depends on how much spacing you need, most auto parts stores will sell various universal 4 or 5 lug spacers. They're usually pretty cheap, maybe 5-10 buck each. Just make sure you have enough length for your lugnuts. It's no fun when you drop a nut, or lose one.
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
My custom spacers cost about $150. A pair of 5mm H&R wheel spacers are about $60/pair.
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
Do you have spacers that have studs pressed into them, or just solid spacers?
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
solid spacers. I had to get longer studs to compensate. I believe if you get studs that are countersunk into them, you have to at least have 15 mm spacers. Btw, this would be one way to convert to a 5 lug.
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
which would open an endless amount of wheel choices.
beyondloadedSE
Hard-core CEG'er
correct, but pushing the rear wheels out 15 mm will probably cause some serious rubbing issues.
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
very true, or your going to have to run some retarded looking offset.