Are spacers safe???

[MR H]

Hi all

I am thinking to buy 15mm or 20mm spacers to make wheels sit flush. But I heard they are not quite safe, is that ture? if yeah, any good brand recommend? anyone have any ideas? many thanks

[na-118]

Invest in some wheels that have offset already. If not bolt ons.

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[trism]

Only use bolt ons, especially in that size.

Porsche have been using bolt on spacers for years, and never had a problem.

[r3ckless]

i've used bolt ons and also the DRS style of smaller spacers made from H&R.

u press in extendedd studs and apply the floating spacer on top. the flaoting spacer has a built in center bore correct for your car..

u wanna get 10mm or 15mm spacer. look at H&R DRS ones... get the 64.1mm center bore for your honda!

i been using that and no dramas at all. i only use H&R.

[beeza]

I got a pair of 10mm here

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?155226-10-mm-Wheel-Spacers-x-2-EK-Steering-wheel

[MR H]

Thanks all comments, is any where to buy H&R in sydney?

beeza

Thanks for your offer, but my car is 5 stud.

[mocchi]

apparently you only need 6 threads on your studs.
http://www.gizmology.net/nutsbolts.htm

6x1.5mm = 9mm.
need at least 9mm of stud length when using spacers.

whats the total thread length on oem studs, measuring from base of hub?

[aaronng]

apparently you only need 6 threads on your studs.
http://www.gizmology.net/nutsbolts.htm

6x1.5mm = 9mm.
need at least 9mm of stud length when using spacers.

whats the total thread length on oem studs, measuring from base of hub?

No, you need at least 8 threads as the outer threads might not be perfectly machined. Hence even that sure says to have 2 extra threads in addition to the 6 that take the load.

[mocchi]

No, you need at least 8 threads as the outer threads might not be perfectly machined. Hence even that sure says to have 2 extra threads in addition to the 6 that take the load.

yeah thats true with tapered threads.
which most bolts are.

[BlitZ]

I run the mentioned on the EVO on street and at track..
Exteneded studs and concentric spacers.


i've used bolt ons and also the DRS style of smaller spacers made from H&R.

u press in extendedd studs and apply the floating spacer on top. the flaoting spacer has a built in center bore correct for your car..

u wanna get 10mm or 15mm spacer. look at H&R DRS ones... get the 64.1mm center bore for your honda!

i been using that and no dramas at all. i only use H&R.

[beeza]

No worries mate.

[justinagar]

Nah, bolt on is better...

[r3ckless]

Nah, bolt on is better...



how so mate? with a floating spacer using extended studs, i dunnno whichit is stronger. But your wheel is sitting on the actual stud thats pressed into the hub. the bolt on is a much cheaper option.

i ran a bolt on for the rear and extended studs up front... only cos i wanted diffferent sized spacers..

[blastnpast]

Bolt ons are only available (safely) in 25mm (1")

You can get slip on ones under 8mm which will work however not much meat left for the nuts to hold on to so your best off getting the extended wheel studs if you want to be safe.

To sum
It up, the 25mm bolt ons are safe (15mm isn't safe as a bolt on)

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

I have been using the same set of J's 15mm bolt-on spacers for about 2-3 years now and havent had an issue at all. I'm always very careful how much I tighten the nuts when I replace my rotors and do it very evenly. With a set of 15x7" +35 wheels on a EG it's sitting nice n flush, in fact I had to pull the guards a fair bit.

[MR H]

Thats wt i found. IS that the one u guys mentioned about?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-WHEEL-SPACER-5X114-3-64-1-HONDA-ACURA-20MM-DRM-/190562020162?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5e61ab42

[MR H]

Bolt ons are only available (safely) in 25mm (1")

You can get slip on ones under 8mm which will work however not much meat left for the nuts to hold on to so your best off getting the extended wheel studs if you want to be safe.

To sum
It up, the 25mm bolt ons are safe (15mm isn't safe as a bolt on)


Blastnpast,

For a bolt on, do u mean any thing under 25mm is unsafe?

[blastnpast]

Basically

[trism]

That makes no sense.

[chargeR]

Spacers can be safe depending on your threshold of safe. They will never be as safe or reliable as no spacer, there is simply more points for failure to occur. But if you use the correct length stud and a quality hubcentric slip on spacer, or if you use a well made hubcentric bolt on spacer then you can achieve a level of safety and reliability that will be acceptable to most people for most uses.


Bolt ons are only available (safely) in 25mm (1")

You can get slip on ones under 8mm which will work however not much meat left for the nuts to hold on to so your best off getting the extended wheel studs if you want to be safe.

To sum
It up, the 25mm bolt ons are safe (15mm isn't safe as a bolt on)

Got a reason guy?

[Q_ball]

^ I'm with chargeR...

I used to run spacers on my teg too - daily driving (ie. sticking to road rules and no 'spirited bursts') is not a problem, however I'd strongly recommend getting the right wheels for any track/racing applications.

[blastnpast]

Agreed I'm running spacers now and aslong as there is enough thread to grab to the nuts with slip
Ons that is fine but the bolt on application is a he'll of alot safer

New wheels for track is the best option as stated above

[DNYALL]

I ran 15mm Kics bolt on's combined with 3mm slip on's between the bolt on spacers and the hub, Ran them on the street for a good 6 months or so without issues. Spacers arn't legal for street though.

ChargeR was spot on with what he said :thumbsup:

[fatboyz39]

Nothing wrong with spacers. Remember to torque the wheel nuts to specs.

[unl3a5h]

lol was thinking about running 8 mm spacers but only got 4 turns out of them..... hmmmm gonna take a guess and say that its not safe

[HONDAPOWER234]

as said by everyone else make sure you get hubcentric spacers, go with H&R, made in Germany and good quality. i run 15mm H&R with no problems. Depending on what size you end up getting you may need to install extended wheel studs, if you buy h&r they come with the spacers.

[lilthug]

lol was thinking about running 8 mm spacers but only got 4 turns out of them..... hmmmm gonna take a guess and say that its not safe

get longer studs if u must

[unl3a5h]

15 mm seems too much with 8mm it sticks out a tiny bit already just need spacers to stop scraping the inner guard with full car or hard corners also need some lowering

[Riced_Civic]

y not get the 5mm or 10mm HR package that comes with Studs.

ull be safe and ull get ur clearance

[unl3a5h]

hmmm any good places to buy the h&r packs?

[Riced_Civic]

ebay, i got mine from there.

u want the seller i got it from