Spacers??
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Spacers??
Hi, just wondering if any of you guys have added spacers to the RX? I haven't really had any experience modifying vehicles apart from the rims so i dont really know how to go about this.
I have an RX450h F Sport if that makes any difference and i would just like to know the potential disadvantages of fitting spacers and what size to go for? I think the RX F Sport wheels look too hidden under the wheel arches and think the stance will be much better with spacers.
Thanks in advance!
I have an RX450h F Sport if that makes any difference and i would just like to know the potential disadvantages of fitting spacers and what size to go for? I think the RX F Sport wheels look too hidden under the wheel arches and think the stance will be much better with spacers.
Thanks in advance!
The pursuit of F
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Not sure if it helps a tiny bit, but I added 5mm spacers to my Gen 2 (RX330) along with fatter tires. Search the Gen 2 forum for details.
Key point was that any wider spacer would have required the change in the 5 wheel studs on each wheel, plus external labor to undo the calipers, discs, existing studs, and adding the new ones - costing a few bucks. I also didn't want to introduce any major changes which could have negatively affected the ride/vibration and warranty, so I went with the maximum spacer that would still visually make a difference, still ride safely and maintain the smooth vibration-free ride.
An important point a few mechanics have told me is you want at least 6-7 full turns of the wheel nuts on the wheel studs (with wheel and spacer mounted) to have a safe strong lock. With the 5mm spacers and stock studs, I had about 6 and a half full turns and I believe without the spacers, they turned about 10 times (stock). 3.5 turns = 5mm... This info might help you with the Gen 3 - who knows, they may be the same wheel studs/nuts.
I'm loving my F-Sport. Hope you're enjoying yours too! Good luck
Key point was that any wider spacer would have required the change in the 5 wheel studs on each wheel, plus external labor to undo the calipers, discs, existing studs, and adding the new ones - costing a few bucks. I also didn't want to introduce any major changes which could have negatively affected the ride/vibration and warranty, so I went with the maximum spacer that would still visually make a difference, still ride safely and maintain the smooth vibration-free ride.
An important point a few mechanics have told me is you want at least 6-7 full turns of the wheel nuts on the wheel studs (with wheel and spacer mounted) to have a safe strong lock. With the 5mm spacers and stock studs, I had about 6 and a half full turns and I believe without the spacers, they turned about 10 times (stock). 3.5 turns = 5mm... This info might help you with the Gen 3 - who knows, they may be the same wheel studs/nuts.
I'm loving my F-Sport. Hope you're enjoying yours too! Good luck
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I was thinking of putting 20mm all around 
but i dont think I will now. I also talked to one of my friends who modifies cars and he said spacers puts more of a load onto the bearings. Not sure if ill be able to sleep at night after knowing that. I think ill stick to stock 
And yes, im loving the F Sport, was messing around with sport mode and the hybrid really does shift if you have a heavy foot! Im liking the ride too. A bit firmer than my gen 2 RX300 but not too bad!
but i dont think I will now. I also talked to one of my friends who modifies cars and he said spacers puts more of a load onto the bearings. Not sure if ill be able to sleep at night after knowing that. I think ill stick to stock And yes, im loving the F Sport, was messing around with sport mode and the hybrid really does shift if you have a heavy foot! Im liking the ride too. A bit firmer than my gen 2 RX300 but not too bad!
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