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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Does anyone know if there are any Spacers that would fit an SC430? Ive got 20x 8.5 in the front and 20x9.5 in the back and I want a more aggressive look without having to buy wider rims. Any ideas? Im about to put a Wald kit on my car so I'm worried that it wont look aggressive enough with the wheels I have. I heard that no spacers are offered for Lexus. Is that true? If so, thats a tragedy.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Send Todd a message: todd@tmengineering.net. I'm ordering a pair of 3mm hubcentric spacers from him. They are for my LS430.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 02:02 AM
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depending on what size you need, some generic size you can actually get the hub centric ones from h&r if you want

others, yes you can talk to tmengineering
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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I used spacers by H&R. 15mm for the front and 5mm for the rear for my wheelset (20X8.5, 20X10).
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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So it can be done! Great.. I will look into it. Any recomendations? How do you guys like yours with the spacing?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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No problems. Looks SO much better. Since the H&Rs are hubcentric, I really didn't expect any problems. The guy who ordered my wheels could have just ordered me the correct offset to begin with and I wouldn't have the need for spacers; but that's another issue.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Does anyone have a good number to call to order some spacers? Im not sure what size to get and if it will cause rubbing either. I just want them to push it out a little more, maybe an inch??? I guess these are all issues to figure out once I find a dealer. I am waiting for an email back from tmengineering. I called Sprwell Racing and they said no spacers will fit a Lexus. Thats why Ive been so pesimistic about my chances. You guys are a big help, Once I get my wald kit I will be sure to post some nice pics of my car. Im very proud of it cuz its blue with black interior on Brabus 20"s and lowered nicely. (The pic I have is my friends silver SC with my rims)

Thanks and please help me with the spacer issue.

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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don't tell me you have a white SC....

I think you can get them from the wheels supplies in walnut. www.thewheelsupply.com
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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don't tell me you have a white SC....

I think you can get them from the wheels supplies in walnut. www.thewheelsupply.com
Aren't u suppose to be in the office? Go back to work
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sc430mike
Does anyone have a good number to call to order some spacers? Im not sure what size to get and if it will cause rubbing either. I just want them to push it out a little more, maybe an inch??? I guess these are all issues to figure out once I find a dealer. I am waiting for an email back from tmengineering. I called Sprwell Racing and they said no spacers will fit a Lexus. Thats why Ive been so pesimistic about my chances. You guys are a big help, Once I get my wald kit I will be sure to post some nice pics of my car. Im very proud of it cuz its blue with black interior on Brabus 20"s and lowered nicely. (The pic I have is my friends silver SC with my rims)

Thanks and please help me with the spacer issue.

Mike
Mike, is ur friend's name "Richie?" Cuz that SC430 looks very familiar......
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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well if you can tell us the offset on your wheels, then i can probably tell you what spacers you can run.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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I got the H&Rs from Option Imports (http://www.optionimports.com/h-r-spacer.html). I just follwed the directions on the website and rounded down to the nearest 5mm. Good luck.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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go with KICS spacers that have the studs already pressed in

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...s_Wheel_Spacer
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Nice. Yeah I have to admit that replacing the lug studs on the car was a pain, especially the fronts.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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So those of you that have spacers like them? I was wondering if they are safe and reliable. I'm sure it would have been best to just buy wider wheels, but its too late now. Any suggestions on what sizes I need if I have 20x8.5 front and 20x9.5 rear. Maybe I should just leave it as is. I'm conflicted right now between gettng spacers and a wald kit. I dont want to sacrifice the great ride I have now just to look better. Maybe I should have just gotten 19" rims and forget the wald kit. I hate these decisions! Arrghh! Please tell me what you think from your experiences.
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