Need help determining spacers
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Need help determining spacers
Hi guys,
new to the forum here. I was just wondering if anyone here has had any experience with installing some specifics wheels and what spacers they used to clear.
I just got a set of Leon Hardirrit Waffes (19x8 squared) with an offset of +46.
Now, I haven't even tried installing them onto my 04 Ls430 (stock sport suspension trim) because I'm already assuming they don't clear bbk. All the listings I've found of the same exact wheels never specified if they do clear bbk or not which is my reasoning for this post today.
Has anyone here had a similar experience and if so, I'd greatly appreciate some advice on which spacers to get.
Thank you all for reading
new to the forum here. I was just wondering if anyone here has had any experience with installing some specifics wheels and what spacers they used to clear.
I just got a set of Leon Hardirrit Waffes (19x8 squared) with an offset of +46.
Now, I haven't even tried installing them onto my 04 Ls430 (stock sport suspension trim) because I'm already assuming they don't clear bbk. All the listings I've found of the same exact wheels never specified if they do clear bbk or not which is my reasoning for this post today.
Has anyone here had a similar experience and if so, I'd greatly appreciate some advice on which spacers to get.
Thank you all for reading
Pit Crew
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15mm spacers worked fine for me. seems to give plenty of space to clear with my wheels. rear spacers aren't necessary
spacers:
I don't know what wheels I have, trying to research them they're an old set. they're 20'' and were on the car from the previous owner. idk the specs on them. But without the spacers they were scraping the calipers in front
edit: just realized the amazon link isn't selling them anymore, but just look around amazon for ones of the same specs and check the reviews
spacers:
I don't know what wheels I have, trying to research them they're an old set. they're 20'' and were on the car from the previous owner. idk the specs on them. But without the spacers they were scraping the calipers in front
edit: just realized the amazon link isn't selling them anymore, but just look around amazon for ones of the same specs and check the reviews
Last edited by teaa; Nov 30, 2021 at 05:30 PM.
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jack the car up and test fit the wheel, its the only way to know for sure. If your wheels are high disc you may not need a spacer at all.
what I did to figure out what spacer I needed with my old wheels:
First test fit, and the wheel was contacting the caliper
Take the wheel off, add washers to the lug bolts, then try again
keep adding washers until the wheel is no longer contacting the caliper
Take the washers off and measure how high the pile is, and thats the spacer you need
Mine came out to 8mm, so I went with a 10mm spacer
With spacers in the front but none in the rear the wheels could look a little goofy.. I went with 20mm in the rear just to get them to look right, even though they were not needed for caliper reasons
what I did to figure out what spacer I needed with my old wheels:
First test fit, and the wheel was contacting the caliper
Take the wheel off, add washers to the lug bolts, then try again
keep adding washers until the wheel is no longer contacting the caliper
Take the washers off and measure how high the pile is, and thats the spacer you need
Mine came out to 8mm, so I went with a 10mm spacer
With spacers in the front but none in the rear the wheels could look a little goofy.. I went with 20mm in the rear just to get them to look right, even though they were not needed for caliper reasons
Last edited by Ellesse; Nov 30, 2021 at 05:58 PM.
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Please don't buy junk spacers, especially with what's at stake.
http://www.kyoei-ind.co.jp/sangyo/33...5.html#page=29
You can search for the part number on YAJ and get them for a pretty reasonable price... about $130 or so after shipping and fees. Our cars are a 60mm hub diameter...
http://www.kyoei-ind.co.jp/sangyo/33...5.html#page=29
You can search for the part number on YAJ and get them for a pretty reasonable price... about $130 or so after shipping and fees. Our cars are a 60mm hub diameter...
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http://www.kyoei-ind.co.jp/sangyo/33...5.html#page=29
You can search for the part number on YAJ......Our cars are a 60mm hub diameter...
You can search for the part number on YAJ......Our cars are a 60mm hub diameter...
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Can you provide a part number or actual size to use on that YAJ site? I have all original equipment on 04 LS430 with the stock 225/55 R17" tires that I'd like to add moderate spacers, moderate meaning I don't want to adversely affect the vehicle but look tighter to the outside of the body. And I may upgrade wheels later. TIA for any help.
they are made in Germany (at least mine were) and TUV certified, and available from US sellers..
Also, depending on the type of spacer you choose note that you may need longer wheel studs
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Can you provide a part number or actual size to use on that YAJ site? I have all original equipment on 04 LS430 with the stock 225/55 R17" tires that I'd like to add moderate spacers, moderate meaning I don't want to adversely affect the vehicle but look tighter to the outside of the body. And I may upgrade wheels later. TIA for any help.
Front 15mm: https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/...5w1-60&x=0&y=0
Rear 25mm: https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/...5w1-60&x=0&y=0
Confirm everything on your own before you spend money but if I were going to run spacers, those are what I would purchase.
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