Spacers...
09-17-14, 01:25 PM
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Spacers...
I really want to throw some spacers on... Maybe half inch... Will it have a strong negative impact on the car or no? Could anyone provide a link with a trusted brand?
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09-17-14, 01:39 PM
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Increase wear on wheel bearings...I have been on multiple forums where the spacers have cracked and almost had a wheel come off while driving...
To each his own, but I wouldn't do it
09-17-14, 03:09 PM
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If a spacer cracks and almost comes off its from one of two things:
1. Someone didnt torque them properly
2. Someone bought cheap POS spacers.
In my mind, you never cheap on on items on your car that either slow the car down or keep you on the road. (brakes, wheels, tires, wheel hardware)
09-17-14, 07:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
MGordo
If a spacer cracks and almost comes off its from one of two things:
1. Someone didnt torque them properly
2. Someone bought cheap POS spacers.
In my mind, you never cheap on on items on your car that either slow the car down or keep you on the road. (brakes, wheels, tires, wheel hardware)
So is there a brand you recommend?
09-18-14, 05:07 AM
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Drove several track days at VIR on 20mm spacers and had no problems.
09-18-14, 10:42 PM
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So is there a brand you recommend?
B2Designs and H&R
09-18-14, 11:18 PM
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Bolt on hub centric spacers work just fine when torqued properly. Have never had any issues with them. User error cause most issues.
09-19-14, 03:49 AM
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15mm seems to be the norm for IS-F owners.. I think ISFPOWER is using that size
09-19-14, 10:34 AM
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so 15mm or 20mm? OP, H&R makes some quality spacers.
for the guys with 20mm do the stock wheels with stock tire sizes rub at all?
09-19-14, 11:30 AM
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project kics make pretty good spacers... they are a little pricey but can see the quality compared to ichiba.
09-19-14, 02:24 PM
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I'm running 15mm all around on my 2012
09-19-14, 03:00 PM
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I'm running 15mm all around on my 2012
2012+ wheels look awesome with spacers imo
09-19-14, 11:51 PM
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I'm running 15mm all around on my 2012
Are you running stock tire size with the 15mm spacers? I am planning to upgrade to 245/275 and curious if the 15mm spacer will be too much.
09-20-14, 08:30 AM
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Are you running stock tire size with the 15mm spacers? I am planning to upgrade to 245/275 and curious if the 15mm spacer will be too much.
Stock Tires, I am debating on going that size of tires as well - I am afraid of rubbing issues
09-20-14, 10:11 AM
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I got my 20mm H&R with the longer studs from b2designs for my 08 F. For peace of mind dont get the version 2 or the bolt-on ones.