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2009-07-12 18:11:27
#11
Originally Posted by bluebomber
I make them for less! Overkillengineeringmotorsports.com under suspension


These guys are great...I would have gottem mine from them if I knew at the time I bought the H&R spacers.
Brian,are you guys offering extended studs with yours,too?
Are they hubcentric?
Originally Posted by BenFenner
A 10mm spacer is a no go on our cars as far as I'm concerned. 1-6mm is fine. 8mm is pushing it. 15mm on up is fine too. Just no 10mm spacers.

I would do 15mm up front. H&R is great because it comes with studs and has the hub centric ring. If Bluebomber has taken my advice, then his spacers should be just as good as the H&R stuff.

In the rear, I don't think you have as much room to play, but I don't know for sure on the NX2000. What offset are the wheels you plan on buying? If you're going with the spacers just to make them have a good offset, then I can understand. But if you want them to stick out, you might be in trouble running into the fender.

Great wheel choice by the way. One of my favorite looks.


Interesting....Why no 10mm?
Why would 1-6 be ok,and over 10mm,but not 10...just curious.Or are you talking about a b14?
The nx has alot more room in the rear than the front...because of the "bubble butt" hehe.Usually a wheel that rubs the strut body n the rear will have plenty of room up front.So in the front the fender clearance is the issue....in the rear the strut body clearance is the issue.
I am running +35 wheels 205/50-15 with a 15mm on the rear.I rolled my lip in the rear,but just as a precaution,because I am gonna try a wider tire next time around.
I wasnt trying to grt them to poke out I just wanted them to look more flush and appear ti stickout the amse .(if you know what I mean).

Overall,the best thing to do is like the spacer websites recommend.This is what I did.
Measure the distance from the outside of the tire(put a straight edge across it for better accuracy)to the fender lip.
There is abput 15mm difference from fron to rear on a nx.Thats why I put 15mm on the rear,and none on fron.
Also why I recommended 10mm front and 25mm rear.
That would be 10mm farther out than what I have.
It looks like that would clear on my car with my wheels,and the fenders rolled.
I am running Hyperco/agx so my car is not slammed on coilovers.That may change things.
I dont think mine woud runat all even without rolling the fenders.

Maybe if I could fit like 2 fatchicks in the backseat,it would be close,but thats not gonna happen

Why not just get the right offset if you gotta buy wheels anyway....I am guessing they dont offer the wheel you want in thre right offset.
2009-07-12 18:40:10
#12
Originally Posted by eggman
Interesting....Why no 10mm?
Why would 1-6 be ok,and over 10mm,but not 10...just curious.
I am of the mind that the wheel should be resting on a hub centric lip. You don't have to do this, and might be okay for a while without it, but for a proper installation the wheel should have it's weight resting on a hub, not the wheel studs. The hub should center the wheel in it's mounting position. The studs are only there to lock the wheel in place and deal with torque delivery. The studs shouldn't have to hold the weight of the car.

With that in mind, the stock hub extension sticks out 10mm. This normally goes into the wheel, and you're all set.

If you have a wheel spacer of say 5mm you're basically reducing the depth of the hub extension and it will only go into the wheel 5mm. That's okay. Not the end of the world.

If you put a 10mm spacer on, you've basically lost all of the hub extension. None will be left to protrude into the wheel, and you'll be left riding on only the wheel studs.

This problem can be solved with a 15mm spacer, as it is thick enough to have another hub extension built into it. Anything 15mm or larger should have this extension and you're in business.


The only exception for the 10mm rule is if you buy a wheel with a hub bore larger than factory. If the hub bore is even 5mm larger, then a 10mm spacer could be made with a hub extension that would be structurally sound.

I know this is hard to visualize. Hopefully you can follow without any pictures. =(
2009-07-12 23:20:37
#13
Originally Posted by TeKKiE
Dude,

No offense, but are you in vendor status yet? Should have just PM'd the OP



Ive tried and tried and never heard anything back from Crim. If you can get to him to get it going please by all means.
I have no problem supporting and going legit, in fact I would prefer it so it is easier to follow our projects.

Brian
2009-07-12 23:22:47
#14
Definitely possible! Ill measure the factory length on Happys car tomorrow so we all know what the max is before you need and outer step. These will obviously cost more. Offering extended studs and even nuts is a possibility.

Brian

Originally Posted by BenFenner
I am of the mind that the wheel should be resting on a hub centric lip. You don't have to do this, and might be okay for a while without it, but for a proper installation the wheel should have it's weight resting on a hub, not the wheel studs. The hub should center the wheel in it's mounting position. The studs are only there to lock the wheel in place and deal with torque delivery. The studs shouldn't have to hold the weight of the car.

With that in mind, the stock hub extension sticks out 10mm. This normally goes into the wheel, and you're all set.

If you have a wheel spacer of say 5mm you're basically reducing the depth that the hub extension and it will only go into the wheel 5mm. That's okay. Not the end of the world.

If you put a 10mm spacer on, you've basically lost all of the hub extension. None will be left to protrude into the wheel, and you'll be left riding on only the wheel studs.

This problem can be solved with a 15mm spacer, as it is thick enough to have another hub extension built into it. Anything 15mm or larger should have this extension and you're in business.


The only exception for the 10mm rule is if you buy a wheel with a hub bore larger than factory. If the hub bore is even 5mm larger, then a 10mm spacer could be made with a hub extension that would be structurally sound.

I know this is hard to visualize. Hopefully you can follow without any pictures. =(
2009-07-13 01:49:38
#15
Hey bluebomber, I ordered 5mm spacers from your site. If you have an account with ARP then I'll send you the money for extended studs (part # ARP 100-7716 set of 4) so I can just get everything in one go.
2009-07-13 02:26:41
#16
Ill have Mark ( The owner) send you an email tomorrow
2009-07-13 13:56:11
#17
Here are the pictures from the rear of Happys car. As you can see the hub only sticks out about 10mm.


2009-07-29 14:32:08
#18
Wow, I guess I totally dropped the ball on you bluebomber, I apologize for that. I'm going to shoot you a PM.
2009-07-29 17:09:10
#19
Well take care of it! thanks Crim
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