3mm Spacers..Anyone try them out yet?
08-28-12, 10:32 AM
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3mm Spacers..Anyone try them out yet?
Hey Everyone,
I have reviewed some of the LS wheel spacer threads and most are talking about 5, 10, 15, 20mm spacers which require longer studs, etc.
I did some research all across different vehicle forums and it seems like the overall concensus is that 3mm spacers do no require longer studs and work just fine.
The reason I want them is because I have the first series of Vossen CV1 22x9 wheels on the front of my LS600hL. The first series were made with 35mm offsets, and the newer versions are now 30mm offset. 5mm may not seem like alot, but it makes a huge difference as to how the wheel sits by the front control arms and visibily less sunken in as well.
When I had the 265/30/22 tires up front of my LS460, they would rub on hard bumps and that wasn't good..I literally had a credit card thickness between the tire and the control arm..no joke. So I went down to a 245/30/22 size (92XL). Not ideal load rating for a 460 that requires a 97XL tire and of course not a 600 with a 98XL reqmt. I don't want to give up these wheels because I really like them, so I am thinking of getting these spacers which are 5x120, 60.1mm hub centric and provide an extra 3mm of clearance that I need so I can "more comfortably" run a 265/30/22 on the front and rear on my LS600hL in the near future. Tire sizes will be same due to AWD. It would put me at 32mm offset and sit perfectly in the fender..still clearing the outside fender and the inner control arm would no longer be an issue. I'm not trying to go flush or anything, just need a little more breathing room.
Here is the description as shown on eBay and this seller has a 99% rating..might be worth a shot
BOLT PATTERN: 5X114.3 + 5X120
CENTER BORE: 60.1
THREAD TYPE: 14
SPACER THICKNESS: 3MM
VEHICLE FITMENT: LEXUS
DRILL: DUAL DRILLED
Thoughts? Anyone with experience using these?
I have reviewed some of the LS wheel spacer threads and most are talking about 5, 10, 15, 20mm spacers which require longer studs, etc.
I did some research all across different vehicle forums and it seems like the overall concensus is that 3mm spacers do no require longer studs and work just fine.
The reason I want them is because I have the first series of Vossen CV1 22x9 wheels on the front of my LS600hL. The first series were made with 35mm offsets, and the newer versions are now 30mm offset. 5mm may not seem like alot, but it makes a huge difference as to how the wheel sits by the front control arms and visibily less sunken in as well.
When I had the 265/30/22 tires up front of my LS460, they would rub on hard bumps and that wasn't good..I literally had a credit card thickness between the tire and the control arm..no joke. So I went down to a 245/30/22 size (92XL). Not ideal load rating for a 460 that requires a 97XL tire and of course not a 600 with a 98XL reqmt. I don't want to give up these wheels because I really like them, so I am thinking of getting these spacers which are 5x120, 60.1mm hub centric and provide an extra 3mm of clearance that I need so I can "more comfortably" run a 265/30/22 on the front and rear on my LS600hL in the near future. Tire sizes will be same due to AWD. It would put me at 32mm offset and sit perfectly in the fender..still clearing the outside fender and the inner control arm would no longer be an issue. I'm not trying to go flush or anything, just need a little more breathing room.
Here is the description as shown on eBay and this seller has a 99% rating..might be worth a shot
BOLT PATTERN: 5X114.3 + 5X120
CENTER BORE: 60.1
THREAD TYPE: 14
SPACER THICKNESS: 3MM
VEHICLE FITMENT: LEXUS
DRILL: DUAL DRILLED
Thoughts? Anyone with experience using these?
Last edited by CJITTY; 08-28-12 at 12:00 PM.
08-28-12, 11:54 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
might want and find some hubcentric ones unless you are sure you can run rings with these. or go the custom route. not as expensive as u might think since you are looking for two. do a google search for custom wheel spacers this company should pop up, there in vegas and also a vendor on CL.
08-28-12, 11:58 AM
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might want and find some hubcentric ones unless you are sure you can run rings with these. or go the custom route. not as expensive as u might think since you are looking for two. do a google search for custom wheel spacers this company should pop up, there in vegas and also a vendor on CL.
Last edited by CJITTY; 08-28-12 at 12:06 PM.
08-28-12, 02:46 PM
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oh is that why the front wheels look pushed in a bit. I guess mine are the newer offset because they go right to the edge of the fender. Fits much better than the old VVS082s. Dont get me wrong, the car looks amazing but I was wondering why the CV1s on your car and my old 082s looks different in the front
08-28-12, 05:45 PM
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oh is that why the front wheels look pushed in a bit. I guess mine are the newer offset because they go right to the edge of the fender. Fits much better than the old VVS082s. Dont get me wrong, the car looks amazing but I was wondering why the CV1s on your car and my old 082s looks different in the front
08-28-12, 11:40 PM
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As I mentioned, these are advertised as hubcentric with a 60.1mm for Lexus vehicles. The picture shows what appears to be the lip of the hub centric lip portion. Custom billet may be a good route also..get a true 5x120, M14 and not have the 5x114 pattern holes as well..i wish i knew how much of a lip these have because i do have to run rings with my Vossens
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08-29-12, 07:24 AM
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Wow? For real? Do you recall how many turns you got on the lugs? IIRC,they spin many times and I thought I read that 5 or more turns is good. That's good to know. I really just need a little space..but 5mm may work too..I may just try the 3 first
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Hey Everyone,
I have reviewed some of the LS wheel spacer threads and most are talking about 5, 10, 15, 20mm spacers which require longer studs, etc.
I did some research all across different vehicle forums and it seems like the overall concensus is that 3mm spacers do no require longer studs and work just fine.
The reason I want them is because I have the first series of Vossen CV1 22x9 wheels on the front of my LS600hL. The first series were made with 35mm offsets, and the newer versions are now 30mm offset. 5mm may not seem like alot, but it makes a huge difference as to how the wheel sits by the front control arms and visibily less sunken in as well.
When I had the 265/30/22 tires up front of my LS460, they would rub on hard bumps and that wasn't good..I literally had a credit card thickness between the tire and the control arm..no joke. So I went down to a 245/30/22 size (92XL). Not ideal load rating for a 460 that requires a 97XL tire and of course not a 600 with a 98XL reqmt. I don't want to give up these wheels because I really like them, so I am thinking of getting these spacers which are 5x120, 60.1mm hub centric and provide an extra 3mm of clearance that I need so I can "more comfortably" run a 265/30/22 on the front and rear on my LS600hL in the near future. Tire sizes will be same due to AWD. It would put me at 32mm offset and sit perfectly in the fender..still clearing the outside fender and the inner control arm would no longer be an issue. I'm not trying to go flush or anything, just need a little more breathing room.
Here is the description as shown on eBay and this seller has a 99% rating..might be worth a shot
BOLT PATTERN: 5X114.3 + 5X120
CENTER BORE: 60.1
THREAD TYPE: 14
SPACER THICKNESS: 3MM
VEHICLE FITMENT: LEXUS
DRILL: DUAL DRILLED
Thoughts? Anyone with experience using these?
I have reviewed some of the LS wheel spacer threads and most are talking about 5, 10, 15, 20mm spacers which require longer studs, etc.
I did some research all across different vehicle forums and it seems like the overall concensus is that 3mm spacers do no require longer studs and work just fine.
The reason I want them is because I have the first series of Vossen CV1 22x9 wheels on the front of my LS600hL. The first series were made with 35mm offsets, and the newer versions are now 30mm offset. 5mm may not seem like alot, but it makes a huge difference as to how the wheel sits by the front control arms and visibily less sunken in as well.
When I had the 265/30/22 tires up front of my LS460, they would rub on hard bumps and that wasn't good..I literally had a credit card thickness between the tire and the control arm..no joke. So I went down to a 245/30/22 size (92XL). Not ideal load rating for a 460 that requires a 97XL tire and of course not a 600 with a 98XL reqmt. I don't want to give up these wheels because I really like them, so I am thinking of getting these spacers which are 5x120, 60.1mm hub centric and provide an extra 3mm of clearance that I need so I can "more comfortably" run a 265/30/22 on the front and rear on my LS600hL in the near future. Tire sizes will be same due to AWD. It would put me at 32mm offset and sit perfectly in the fender..still clearing the outside fender and the inner control arm would no longer be an issue. I'm not trying to go flush or anything, just need a little more breathing room.
Here is the description as shown on eBay and this seller has a 99% rating..might be worth a shot
BOLT PATTERN: 5X114.3 + 5X120
CENTER BORE: 60.1
THREAD TYPE: 14
SPACER THICKNESS: 3MM
VEHICLE FITMENT: LEXUS
DRILL: DUAL DRILLED
Thoughts? Anyone with experience using these?
06-16-13, 03:05 PM
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I have the same wheel setup as you know. Consequently I was interested in adding spacers but I changed my tires from Vredestein Sessanta to Dunlop Sport Maxx 265/30/22. As these can protect the rims I no longer have enough space. I didn't expect that tires with same dimension are so different
06-17-13, 06:56 PM
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