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Old 07-29-11, 08:01 PM
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Okay, here's the deal:

'97 LS400. 20" MRR GT1 wheels, non-staggered, 8.5" all the way around (I believe they are +35 offset). 245/35/20 in back, 225/35/20 fronts (mild stretch). Fenders are rolled. Car is on Megans. There are 1/8" spacers in front for the wheels to clear the brakes. I haven't yet, but I can mess with the camber a bit if necessary.

I've been looking for spacers to get my fitment a bit more aggressive, but I'm not looking to go hellaflush or anything. I've been told to get what I'm after, I'll probably need at least 15mm spacers in front and 20mm in back.

I've seen lots of the Ichiba V2 spacers for sale, and recently discovered the Akata brand as well, which retail for less. However, there are TONS of 5x.114.3 spacers on eBay, with the listing for four generic spacers at the price of just two of the Ichiba/Akatas, including the extended studs.

My question is, are these universal spacers, so long as they are of the 5x.114.3 size, going to work without issues? I see some are listing as "66.1" and "73," etc, which I think is some kind of hub size measurement? My wheels are already hubcentric, if that makes a difference.

Thanks for any help - still kinda new to the fitment game
Old 08-06-11, 02:13 PM
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if you get 15mm or thicker, I would recommend the bolt on, hubcentric adapters... these are much safer than extended wheel studs and a medium sized spacer...

to have the best chance of making this work, you need hubcentric spacers, hubcentric rings for the wheels, and, again, I would recommend the bolt on style adapters...

I can't comment on quality between the different brands...
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