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Old 08-27-14, 11:03 AM
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What is the biggest spacer anyone has ran and did not have to change the studs out?
Old 08-27-14, 11:20 AM
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i would say 5mm would be the max, but even then thats already pushing it.
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
i would say 5mm would be the max, but even then thats already pushing it.
thanks, appreciate it.
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agree with 5mm.
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5mm is the biggest I would go.

There are spacers with studs built in but I don't know how safe they are. I'd imagine anything under 20mm should be alright with this type of spacer.
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I've installed 10mm spacers for the front without replacing the studs. For proper and easy alignment, I glued the spacer to the back of the wheel, and I used new lug nuts with longer shaft. Just make sure the spacers you get have large enough holes for the lug nut shaft diameter.
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Originally Posted by rkw77080
I've installed 10mm spacers for the front without replacing the studs. For proper and easy alignment, I glued the spacer to the back of the wheel, and I used new lug nuts with longer shaft. Just make sure the spacers you get have large enough holes for the lug nut shaft diameter.
i was thinking 10mm might work, i do have aftermarket lug nuts that is longer than oem. i will give it a try to see how tight it is before replacing the studs. Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by jdotlim
i was thinking 10mm might work, i do have aftermarket lug nuts that is longer than oem. i will give it a try to see how tight it is before replacing the studs. Thanks for the help.
To be safe, I’d do a dry-fit with the spacer stacked against the wheel, and insert a lug nut to see how far in it gets. Ideally, the lug nut should reach within ¼” to the surface (see picture). The stock studs are about 1” long and you’d want to get about ¾” of it into the lug nut.

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I ran 15mm front and 25mm rear with out issues for 2 years. These were the ones with studs as someone mentioned.
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I think OP is asking only about spacers without attached studs.
I was a believer with spacers for years. Always had project Kics spacers until one failed on me with a stud breaking off.

I pretty much wont be using spacers anymore.
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