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  • crazyyardie
    Noobie
    • Jan 2006
    • 35

    #1

    Wheel spacer selection

    if im running 205/40/17 7 " would i need 30 mm spacers or 25 ? and longer wheel studs if so where can i get some spacers and lugs at a reasonable price ?
  • Mastrcruse
    R3V Elite
    • Sep 2005
    • 5340

    #2
    It doesn't depend on your tire size it depends on the offset of your wheels. So what is the offset of your wheels?

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    • crazyyardie
      Noobie
      • Jan 2006
      • 35

      #3
      +35mm is the offset

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      • 911AS
        Noobie
        • Jul 2007
        • 13

        #4
        Originally posted by crazyyardie
        and longer wheel studs if so where can i get some spacers and lugs at a reasonable price ?
        I bought mines at Turner Motorsport (http://www.turnermotorsport.com). BimmerWorld(http://www.bimmerworld.com/) is another place where you can bought the same studs (75mm & 90mm). I am sure you can find cheaper places.

        Just remember they are pretty long and not very aesthetic for a street car. ;)


        911AS

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        • crazyyardie
          Noobie
          • Jan 2006
          • 35

          #5
          i still dont know what size spacers to get ???20mm ??? 10mm ??

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          • e30 Luv
            Grease Monkey
            • Dec 2006
            • 395

            #6
            ask mystical in the tire/wheel fitment thread. he helped me out with some good advice

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            • Mastrcruse
              R3V Elite
              • Sep 2005
              • 5340

              #7
              Originally posted by crazyyardie
              +35mm is the offset

              You need 15mm spacers. There might be a combonation of spacers (front and rear) that could give you a better "full" look but 15mm with get you to the our et20

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              • crazyyardie
                Noobie
                • Jan 2006
                • 35

                #8
                is 20 mm spacer too big ?? and will i have to roll the fenders

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                • Van Westervelt
                  R3V OG
                  • May 2006
                  • 9365

                  #9
                  15mm is the biggest spacer you would want. Stock offset varies, but usually around et25. Get either 10mm spacer, making the end offset et25 (no issues), or 15mm spacers, making the end offset et20 (possability of issues dependant on many factors including suspension and tire model).
                  Originally posted by crazyyardie
                  is 20 mm spacer too big ?? and will i have to roll the fenders
                  You will have some rubbing with a 20mm spacer most likely. Unless you roll/cut fenders.
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                  • crazyyardie
                    Noobie
                    • Jan 2006
                    • 35

                    #10
                    i have h&r cup kit suspension and i have kumo tires but i have a rubbing issue on the inside now when i put on my wheels my wheels are mille miglia

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                    • Van Westervelt
                      R3V OG
                      • May 2006
                      • 9365

                      #11
                      I would only get 10mm spacers then.
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                      • crazyyardie
                        Noobie
                        • Jan 2006
                        • 35

                        #12
                        oh ok thank u u think because the suspension is lower is why i have rubbing on the inside now ?

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                        • Van Westervelt
                          R3V OG
                          • May 2006
                          • 9365

                          #13
                          Originally posted by crazyyardie
                          oh ok thank u u think because the suspension is lower is why i have rubbing on the inside now ?
                          The rubbing is due to the fact that the wheels are at higher offset, letting them sit further in. You may just rub more since its lowered and the wheels are closer to the chassis, but thats not why.
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