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Old Apr 23, 2021 | 12:49 PM
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I am running 18x8.5 +35 wheels in front and 18x9.5 +35 wheels in the rear and I was wondering what were my best options for wheel spacers. If you have a similar setup with spacers I would love to see a picture and know what size spacer you have and if there are any other modifications that need to be done. thank you.
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Old Apr 23, 2021 | 08:31 PM
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With those specs your wheels are most likely flush with fenders. If you still want to use spacers you can determine the thickness by stacking few washers on studs.



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I have stock 18's on with 25mm spacer in the rear. Rear set is 18x8.5 +45 I believe. Rear is flush
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Thats a good trick thank you
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Did you have to grind down the original studs for the spacer to fit?
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If the wheel pockets are deep enough you don't have to cut the studs. Alternatively you can bore the wheel pockets a bit deeper which will have the same effect. What kind of spacers do you plan on using?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...l#post10869598

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I planned on getting 25mm enkei spacers. I know that its a good brand and I know that spacer will fit.
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Originally Posted by DdotSdot
Thats a good trick thank you
Honestly you can open this up to about anything you have lying around. Washers are great if you have them. I had some wood like a paint stir stick that just happened to measure 5mm thick. I cut them down, laid them across 2 studs and set the wheel on, screw a couple nuts on. Then add the same from bottom going through the wheel and snug the nuts.

It was quick, easy, and cheap to try 5, 10, 15mm spacings.
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