SC430 wheel spacer/adapter Advice
#62
Are spacers an EZ install? i mean can some1 do this mod themselves or is it necessary to go have it done @ a tire/rim place? and if u do have to go to the professional what would one expect to pay? thks in advance for any replys.
-Dave
-Dave
#63
Some are just bolt on. Others require the removal of existing studs and replacement with longer studs. Generally, the thickness of the spacer is what determines what you have to do. The method of removing existing studs is somewhat controversial. You can bang them out with a small sledgehammer or press them out gently. The issue is that banging is bad for your wheel bearings. Pressing them out can, sometimes, be done on the car. Other times you have to remove the hub to have the new studs pressed out and the new ones pressed on.
#64
Some are just bolt on. Others require the removal of existing studs and replacement with longer studs. Generally, the thickness of the spacer is what determines what you have to do. The method of removing existing studs is somewhat controversial. You can bang them out with a small sledgehammer or press them out gently. The issue is that banging is bad for your wheel bearings. Pressing them out can, sometimes, be done on the car. Other times you have to remove the hub to have the new studs pressed out and the new ones pressed on.
#65
I just finished installing some H&R spacers on my 2004 SC430 with stock wheels and stock suspension.
After some measuring I decided to go 15mm front and 30mm rear.
The look is much better. Tire distance to the fender is now the same front and rear (within 1mm). I'm very happy with the result
See the pictures before and after...
After some measuring I decided to go 15mm front and 30mm rear.
The look is much better. Tire distance to the fender is now the same front and rear (within 1mm). I'm very happy with the result
See the pictures before and after...
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All,
I just bought and mounted '07 OEM wheels on my car and clearly need to modify the cars stance. I am considering buying the following:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUBCE...#ht_5068wt_993
ANy reason why I should go with the H&R, ICHIBA, or any other branded spacer rather than these which are half the price?
Jack
I just bought and mounted '07 OEM wheels on my car and clearly need to modify the cars stance. I am considering buying the following:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUBCE...#ht_5068wt_993
ANy reason why I should go with the H&R, ICHIBA, or any other branded spacer rather than these which are half the price?
Jack
#67
All,
I just bought and mounted '07 OEM wheels on my car and clearly need to modify the cars stance. I am considering buying the following:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUBCE...#ht_5068wt_993
ANy reason why I should go with the H&R, ICHIBA, or any other branded spacer rather than these which are half the price?
Jack
I just bought and mounted '07 OEM wheels on my car and clearly need to modify the cars stance. I am considering buying the following:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUBCE...#ht_5068wt_993
ANy reason why I should go with the H&R, ICHIBA, or any other branded spacer rather than these which are half the price?
Jack
Go with the best and you'll never regret it.
BTW, 30mm is too wide for the front...
#68
All,
I just bought and mounted '07 OEM wheels on my car and clearly need to modify the cars stance. I am considering buying the following:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUBCE...#ht_5068wt_993
ANy reason why I should go with the H&R, ICHIBA, or any other branded spacer rather than these which are half the price?
Jack
I just bought and mounted '07 OEM wheels on my car and clearly need to modify the cars stance. I am considering buying the following:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUBCE...#ht_5068wt_993
ANy reason why I should go with the H&R, ICHIBA, or any other branded spacer rather than these which are half the price?
Jack
#70
JM2C:
The spacers as long as they are designed right should work.
1. Key would be the hubcentric surfaces, as long as they are accurate and hug the OEM hubs and your wheel, they are good. This is the key to center your wheel on the hub.
2. The Bolts, as long as they are rated to carry the load, they should be good.
The load is actually transferred to the car via friction, hence the right torque is the key. As long as the spacer transfers the load through friction, you are good to go.
Hence I usually ask people who have used the spacers for reviews.
The spacers as long as they are designed right should work.
1. Key would be the hubcentric surfaces, as long as they are accurate and hug the OEM hubs and your wheel, they are good. This is the key to center your wheel on the hub.
2. The Bolts, as long as they are rated to carry the load, they should be good.
The load is actually transferred to the car via friction, hence the right torque is the key. As long as the spacer transfers the load through friction, you are good to go.
Hence I usually ask people who have used the spacers for reviews.
Last edited by mandyfig; 04-04-11 at 08:38 PM.
#71
The costs I have seen were $180 for a set, the name brand ones. These ones are half the cost. 2 for 1. Very tempting.
#72
Well let's get this thread back up and running again.
Been looking at getting these specific spacers. Deciding on 25 fronts and 38 back. But perhaps 38 in the back is too much?
25 and 30?
These spacers are hubcentric on 2 sides. One side it matches with your hub and the other side matches your hub in your wheel. And as long as they are designed properly, there should not be issues.
Question is has anybody purchased from this vendor?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Been looking at getting these specific spacers. Deciding on 25 fronts and 38 back. But perhaps 38 in the back is too much?
25 and 30?
These spacers are hubcentric on 2 sides. One side it matches with your hub and the other side matches your hub in your wheel. And as long as they are designed properly, there should not be issues.
Question is has anybody purchased from this vendor?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Last edited by mandyfig; 04-04-11 at 01:32 PM.
#73
25 and 32?
#75
I want to go higher than 30 on the rears. I see 32,35 and 38 as options. the fronts will be perfect with 25.