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2010-05-21 13:03:45
#1
Wheel spacers
What's the maximum thickness of wheel spacer that can be used in the front and the back of the B13 classic, Using the factory studs.
2010-05-21 13:09:49
#2
Assuming stock wheel thickness (lug nut to mating surface distance), stock studs, and stock lug nuts you have about 13-14mm extra stud to work with before you run out of threads on the stud completely. This isn't considered very safe to have no threads left on the stud. Also the wheel will no longer be resting on the hub (won't be centered) and will be using the studs only to hold the weight of the car.

The thickest spacer you can go and still be sort of safe is 8mm.

You can go with 20mm (or is it 25mm?) spacers that incorporate their own set of studs. These are fine and they can go from 20-25mm all the way up to 50mm or more.

Rubbing in the rear happens with stock wheel/tires around 18mm or a little more and rubbing in the front is unlikely ever.
2010-05-21 15:00:27
#3
Originally Posted by BenFenner
Assuming stock wheel thickness (lug nut to mating surface distance), stock studs, and stock lug nuts you have about 13-14mm extra stud to work with before you run out of threads on the stud completely. This isn't considered very safe to have no threads left on the stud. Also the wheel will no longer be resting on the hub (won't be centered) and will be using the studs only to hold the weight of the car.

The thickest spacer you can go and still be sort of safe is 8mm.

You can go with 20mm (or is it 25mm?) spacers that incorporate their own set of lug nuts. These are fine and they can go from 20-25mm all the way up to 50.. or more.
Rubbing in the rear happens with stock wheel/tires around 18mm or a little more and rubbing in the front is unlikely ever.


i have these in the back....stock lugs....with correct hub bore as well

and i also have extended lugs that i never used cuz i was affrais that with just SLIP on spacers,it will become un balanced....
2010-05-21 15:53:18
#4
heres a pic..

sunken in look of the rear wheels.....195/50/15 tire on b14 wheels


spaced them out 20mm....
2010-05-21 16:15:46
#5
Dont forget you can get longer studs to help with this problem. ARP sells them I believe.
2010-05-21 17:51:16
#6
Pedro you read my mind (I wanted pics). Huge improvement!
2010-05-21 20:59:39
#7
Originally Posted by BenFenner
Pedro you read my mind (I wanted pics). Huge improvement!


i couldnt STAND the sunken ness of the oem size wheels....and im trying to find a cheap place for 225/45/15s so i can get thoose tires out to my fender....tat will look aggressive,and i really need tires with grip..
2010-05-21 22:42:00
#8
Originally Posted by canx2k
Dont forget you can get longer studs to help with this problem. ARP sells them I believe.


Nismo sells them as well. Yeah I see what my next cosmetic purchase is gonna be.
2010-05-22 02:01:11
#9
Originally Posted by Joekuh
Nismo sells them as well. Yeah I see what my next cosmetic purchase is gonna be.


ive got a set of BLOX extended lug/studs, 8 - for 2 wheels,that i could sell you...25 shipped
2010-05-22 03:16:14
#10
For factory wheel studs. 5mm is the most you can do in the rear. In the front you will need longer studs. I just sold a set of used Nismo studs. Do not use the studs H&R provides with their spacers. They are wrong studs.
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