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Old 08-18-15, 11:51 AM
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Just have a quick question for the masses. I was considering getting the popular 245 front and 275 setup,but trying to add little weight as possible and really just want the upgrade for the look. So my question is what size wheel spacers do i use and where to buy i see some on ebay but not sure if anyone has used this setup and if so how is the setup. I see some people use 15mm spacers i have a 08 with stockers. Any info will be appreciated.
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depends how flush you want to go with 08's i seen people go as wide as 25mm spacers

and stay with a quality brand like H&R
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For the front 15mm spacers with any 245/35/19 any tires - no issues.

For the rear 15mm With 275/35/19 Michelins PSS - no issues,
however with my new 275/30/19 Goodyears Assymetric 2 - rarely but bit rubbing as
those are wider then Michelins in the same size.
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Originally Posted by streetx
depends how flush you want to go with 08's i seen people go as wide as 25mm spacers

and stay with a quality brand like H&R
Was just wanting to make flush front and rear wells
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Using only stocker rims
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I'm lowered to no fender gap with kw v3's on 08 rims with stock sized re-11 tires. 20 mm H&R spacers all around. It rubs everywhere.
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15 would be safer. There are a ton of threads on this already
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I have the 245 275 setup on stock '08 wheels with 15mm H&R spacers all around. with lowering springs.
I only have rubbing in the front when in reverse and backing out pretty sharply. I don't recall any rubbing when turning going forward.

The 15mm looks great on the rear, I wish I could fit 20mm or more in the front to look more flush/aggressive but I'm worried it will rub and I really don't want to do any fender modifications. Hope this helps
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Originally Posted by matthewusm
I have the 245 275 setup on stock '08 wheels with 15mm H&R spacers all around. with lowering springs.
I only have rubbing in the front when in reverse and backing out pretty sharply. I don't recall any rubbing when turning going forward.

The 15mm looks great on the rear, I wish I could fit 20mm or more in the front to look more flush/aggressive but I'm worried it will rub and I really don't want to do any fender modifications. Hope this helps
Very helpful looks like what im going to do
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Originally Posted by streetx
depends how flush you want to go with 08's i seen people go as wide as 25mm spacers

and stay with a quality brand like H&R
Agreed. I ran H&R'S for a couple of years with no problems.
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For flushed look with stock wheels, I had 20mm spacers for the front, 25mm for the rear. Had rubbing issues though, even with shaved fenders. But I think 15mm and 20mm might be a safe bet.

H&R's are a good brand for spacers.
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