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Old 02-15-16, 03:19 PM
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Would you guys or has anyone tried these wheels spacers yet? Plus do you need an alignment after wheel spacers. I have heard missed answers for the alignment

Amazon.com: (2) 20mm 5x114.3 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers for Toyota Camry MR2 Supra Lexus IS250 IS350 (60.1 bore): Automotive Amazon.com: (2) 20mm 5x114.3 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers for Toyota Camry MR2 Supra Lexus IS250 IS350 (60.1 bore): Automotive
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Never heard of the brand but you should not need an alignment.
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Never heard of them but I'd be cautious seems to have good reviews. Although 6 reviews isn't that helpful. Ultimately comes down to if you trust them.
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20mm spacers!!! Did you buy wheels with 60+ offsets or something?

Anyways, you do not need an alignment when install spacers.
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not bad price, i have 2015 GS350 F sport AWD stock height, i guess i'll need 20mm in rear and 15mm in front for flush look?
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
20mm spacers!!! Did you buy wheels with 60+ offsets or something?
OP is going for this look



Just kidding.
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Originally Posted by LexRuger
OP is going for this look



Just kidding.
I actually see people drive cars with wheels like this everyday! I can't believe people think this looks good. My question is "GOD WHY?"
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Originally Posted by 8jml8
Would you guys or has anyone tried these wheels spacers yet? Plus do you need an alignment after wheel spacers. I have heard missed answers for the alignment

Amazon.com: (2) 20mm 5x114.3 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers for Toyota Camry MR2 Supra Lexus IS250 IS350 (60.1 bore): Automotive
Using spacers on those wheels may affect bearings and scrub radius, the latter will affect tracking and steering feel and steering feedback. Large wide spacers wiill definitely shorten bearing life

A small change probably won't be too bad but the more change the more harm, also don't forget that a spacer moves the wheel closer to the lips and so the potential for rubbing also goes up

Spacers add unnecessary weight.
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I am using them with the stock wheels. Vossens are sold. And just gunna stay with stocks and lowered on tanabe
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Originally Posted by 8jml8
I am using them with the stock wheels. Vossens are sold. And just gunna stay with stocks and lowered on tanabe
What.... You sold them thought you gonna keep them dang.....
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Originally Posted by 8jml8
I am using them with the stock wheels. Vossens are sold. And just gunna stay with stocks and lowered on tanabe
what you using 15mm front and 20mm rear? is so post picture plz thinking about doing the same thing
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I got them on my car... no issues.
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Azngster35- I didn't like the road noise I was getting from the nitto 555. The tires were brand new and I didn't want to get new tires. Sold them for a profit. I have a new problem now, steering wheels isn't zeroed in. I gotta see how to fix that
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Originally Posted by 8jml8
Azngster35- I didn't like the road noise I was getting from the nitto 555. The tires were brand new and I didn't want to get new tires. Sold them for a profit. I have a new problem now, steering wheels isn't zeroed in. I gotta see how to fix that
The steering wheel off center? That's an easy fix just bring it back to the place that did it and should take them less then a 1 mins to fix that if they good like me muhahaha....
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Originally Posted by 8jml8
I am using them with the stock wheels. Vossens are sold. And just gunna stay with stocks and lowered on tanabe
+1 for pics of your setup, please. what size spacers did you go with?
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