What size spacers will put 18x9.5 +45 wheels in the "SWEET SPOT"
05-21-13, 01:25 PM
#1
What size spacers will put 18x9.5 +45 wheels in the "SWEET SPOT"
(Please don't tell me to get new wheels with the proper offset 
)
Hi,
I have a set of wheels i need to get spacers for. They are:
Rear 18 x 9.5 (+45 offset)
Front 18 x 8.5 (Not sure of offset, tag missing. They were from a Supra)
What size spacers will put these in the sweet spot (I am getting the fenders rolled, coilovers soon after)?
I know many will say don't go with spacers. I am going to re-lip my Work wheels over the winter while my winters are on. The re-lip will cost me 1500-2000 (even have to change out brand new tires) and I need to do other things that are more crucial first like swap out the bumpers, put on my sides, paint all that, coilovers, still have do do the big timing belt job (got the parts tho), brakes, fuel line. Sooooo......
SPACERS IT IS, UNTIL NEXT SUMMER!
What type spacers are best? What size spacers should i get?
I'd like fitment on the line between radical and logical. I am totally OK with getting my fenders rolled.
I included some pictures so you can see where it currently sits.
Thank You
)Hi,
I have a set of wheels i need to get spacers for. They are:
Rear 18 x 9.5 (+45 offset)
Front 18 x 8.5 (Not sure of offset, tag missing. They were from a Supra)
What size spacers will put these in the sweet spot (I am getting the fenders rolled, coilovers soon after)?
I know many will say don't go with spacers. I am going to re-lip my Work wheels over the winter while my winters are on. The re-lip will cost me 1500-2000 (even have to change out brand new tires) and I need to do other things that are more crucial first like swap out the bumpers, put on my sides, paint all that, coilovers, still have do do the big timing belt job (got the parts tho), brakes, fuel line. Sooooo......
SPACERS IT IS, UNTIL NEXT SUMMER!
What type spacers are best? What size spacers should i get?
I'd like fitment on the line between radical and logical. I am totally OK with getting my fenders rolled.
I included some pictures so you can see where it currently sits.
Thank You
Last edited by Studiogeek; 05-21-13 at 04:45 PM.
05-21-13, 01:44 PM
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I would do 20mm if no camber. I have 18x9.5 +45 and have a 30mm in the back that sits flush with some -2 camber. My tires also have a mild stretch.
Best spacers would be h&r in my book.
Best spacers would be h&r in my book.
05-21-13, 01:47 PM
#3
Awesome! Thanks!
What about the front?
Last edited by Studiogeek; 05-21-13 at 01:50 PM.
05-21-13, 04:00 PM
#6
Here is my old setup, Semi-Flush OEM.
The stock wheels are +50 (close to one of your specs)
Front: 20mm spacers
Rear: 40mm spaces
I didn't have a fender roll back then, lowered on DGR coilovers. I hope this helps you buddy!
(don't mind the hazing compound polish)
Rears nearly sitting on the unrolled fenders lmao...
Fronts obviously needs something larger than a 20mm spacer
a full angled shot
I hope this gives you a good idea if you are +45 all the way around.
The stock wheels are +50 (close to one of your specs)
Front: 20mm spacers
Rear: 40mm spaces
I didn't have a fender roll back then, lowered on DGR coilovers. I hope this helps you buddy!
(don't mind the hazing compound polish)
Rears nearly sitting on the unrolled fenders lmao...
Fronts obviously needs something larger than a 20mm spacer
a full angled shot
I hope this gives you a good idea if you are +45 all the way around.
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05-21-13, 04:44 PM
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Here is my old setup, Semi-Flush OEM.
The stock wheels are +50 (close to one of your specs)
Front: 20mm spacers
Rear: 40mm spaces
I didn't have a fender roll back then, lowered on DGR coilovers. I hope this helps you buddy!
I hope this gives you a good idea if you are +45 all the way around.
The stock wheels are +50 (close to one of your specs)
Front: 20mm spacers
Rear: 40mm spaces
I didn't have a fender roll back then, lowered on DGR coilovers. I hope this helps you buddy!
I hope this gives you a good idea if you are +45 all the way around.
That gives me a bit of perspective on it. Looks like I may need 25/45 or 30/50 (if they exist) perhaps. What do you think based on my pics? I am going to roll them for sure. With a roll, what do you think the largest i can easily fit front and rear is? I don't mind a tiny bit of camber if it's not enough to chew up my tires fast.
05-21-13, 05:35 PM
#13
What size spacer would I need for that offset?
Last edited by Studiogeek; 05-21-13 at 06:04 PM.
05-21-13, 06:37 PM
#14
Lexus Test Driver
To calculate offset with spacers just subtract the spacer size to the offset. Say if you had +10 offset and you put a 5mm spacer then your offset would technically be +5 now. Remember that offset and spacers are by millimeters.
