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How safe is it to add 10mm spacer
#1
How safe is it to add 10mm spacer
I am wanting to use a set of 19" wheels that have been sitting in my garage for a couple of years. Need some advice as to add 10mm slip-on wheel spacers to all corners without replaceing to the longer studs. Of course doing so for the look of the car. How safe is it? Anybody have done so without problem and fear of lug nuts come undone? Please advice, thanks.
The wheels are 19x9 ET40 and 19x10 ET45. I am using 255/35 and 295/30 tires.
The wheels are 19x9 ET40 and 19x10 ET45. I am using 255/35 and 295/30 tires.
#2
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
I wouldn't recommend it. 5mm or less would be okay, but any more than that you are going to lose threads. Which is quite dangerous. I have 10mm on my wheels and I switched out the studs.
I would not risk it and I'm sure others will tell you the same. Pay the extra money or put in the extra work to have it done and have peace of mind
I would not risk it and I'm sure others will tell you the same. Pay the extra money or put in the extra work to have it done and have peace of mind
#7
Always go with hubcentric spacers.
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#8
Pole Position
iTrader: (11)
get the spacers that come with studs like the ichiba v2s or optionselects...ive been running 38mm in the rear with no issues/vibrations. I know engineers that have commented that during regular driving (not track) this is not dangerous. Of course changing anything will add some new element of failure but its small. tire patterns need to always be monitored as well but it really shouldnt be bad unless your also slammed and you drive like you stole it 24/7. Slip ons like you menioned are not work it IMO unless they are maybe 5mm and temporary...as mandyfig mentioned hubcentric or bust.
#9
Instructor
Hi bb430
I fitted 10mm spacers to the front and 15mm to the rear and used extended studs.
This is the link to my post that shows a good tip when fitting the rears.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...l-spacers.html
Hope it helps.
Best regards
Steve
I fitted 10mm spacers to the front and 15mm to the rear and used extended studs.
This is the link to my post that shows a good tip when fitting the rears.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...l-spacers.html
Hope it helps.
Best regards
Steve
#12
Instructor
The studs they supplied were 65mm long from end to end and the spline is 14.15mm dia.
Just make sure when you fit them that the stud does not bottom out in the lug nut before the wheel is fully seated. Some lug nuts do not have as deep a thread as others. Mine were ok, but they are not OEM as I have different wheels.
Best regards
Steve
#13
Thanks to Steve once again for informations provided.
I had asked several mechanics and all of them tell me to hammer the studs out. I am trying to find a C-clamp type stud remover and they were about $80 and up. I was told to use regular C-clamp to push it out, it might work with placing a BIG nut at one end.
How did you remove it(them)? Hammer time???
As old as my car is (2002), I am thinking they are on the hub pretty tight and dead.
I had asked several mechanics and all of them tell me to hammer the studs out. I am trying to find a C-clamp type stud remover and they were about $80 and up. I was told to use regular C-clamp to push it out, it might work with placing a BIG nut at one end.
How did you remove it(them)? Hammer time???
As old as my car is (2002), I am thinking they are on the hub pretty tight and dead.
#14
Instructor
Thanks to Steve once again for informations provided.
I had asked several mechanics and all of them tell me to hammer the studs out. I am trying to find a C-clamp type stud remover and they were about $80 and up. I was told to use regular C-clamp to push it out, it might work with placing a BIG nut at one end.
How did you remove it(them)? Hammer time???
As old as my car is (2002), I am thinking they are on the hub pretty tight and dead.
I had asked several mechanics and all of them tell me to hammer the studs out. I am trying to find a C-clamp type stud remover and they were about $80 and up. I was told to use regular C-clamp to push it out, it might work with placing a BIG nut at one end.
How did you remove it(them)? Hammer time???
As old as my car is (2002), I am thinking they are on the hub pretty tight and dead.
They come out very easy with a club hammer. Very little force required, no need for a clamp. Mine is a 2002 too.
I used an old lug nut and a socket (pictures in my thread) to pull the new ones into the spline. Torque you wheels and recheck them a couple of times after driving to make sure they are seated. Mine didn't loosen at all.
Best regards
Steve