[Discussion] Wheel Spacers.... Different types, pros and cons, safety, and legality

[Alexx]

Nope. They wont make any visual difference with your wheel specs. Its not like you are running into any clearance issues with your brakes so just go without them

[beeza]

Yeah,too exxy for me

I just saw a few of the sedan crew on honda-tech are running em at the rear.

I'll be going to the OH and JDMST meet 2night,R U going Alex?

Can't Wait hehehe

[dc2r-0636]

bump!

hey guys i need 3mm spacers to stop my front tires rubbing on the INSIDE on full steering lock.
my question is whether,

these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYO-E...item35b16d2924

will it be fine to use with stock nuts ? (car is a dc2r. 114.3)

also these are the same arnt they?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KICS-...item2561665964

[vinnY]

I don't see what wheel spacers have to do with the nuts themselves? the wheel sits on top of them

[dc2r-0636]

well obviously running a 3mm spacer will give me 3mm less of the stud ? so therefore i have 3mm less that the nut can screw on the stud ?

[vinnY]

I have used 3mm slip ons in the past on factory studs and never had a problem and I wouldnt say that extended studs are a necessity for that size spacer.

few posts up, answers your question
if you're asking about the length of the stud itself and not the nut which holds the wheels on

[dc2r-0636]

doesnt mention anything bout the wheel NUT... he talks about the STUD not NUT..

[Alexx]

You seem to have answered your own question, if the wheel nut is grabbing 3mm less stud, then of course 3mm less thread in the nut is being used

The stock nuts will be fine, and will be better than an aftermarket nut due to their steel construction. Just make sure the wheels suit your nut application (tapered (aftermarket) or ball seat (oem))

[dc2r-0636]

THATS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR..

thanks alexx.. i just wanted to know if it still would be safe since the nut will be grabbing 3mm less of the stud.

[unl3a5h]

sorry to revive but just wanted to know if it was better to get a good spacer on my 17s or to buy smaller wheels for my ek, i cant remember my offset i think its +42 or something whats a good offset i should be looking for?

[nigs]

17's are sick aye. Don't get smaller wheels, bitches don't like that.
Get the spacers right. Make sure Rim and/or sidewall hang out of your guard. Then run next to no negative camber and near stock height to correct the Mexican fitment. Then say BECAUSE STREET CAR. But you gotta rep the fack out of it like it was the shiz nizz.

[integragsi96]

17's are sick aye. Don't get smaller wheels, bitches don't like that.
Get the spacers right. Make sure Rim and/or sidewall hang out of your guard. Then run next to no negative camber and near stock height to correct the Mexican fitment. Then say BECAUSE STREET CAR. But you gotta rep the fack out of it like it was the shiz nizz.

Welcome abourd!