For those of you that have been pondering the use of adapters, my advice would be to just do it.
After much thought and research I decided to get H&R's. Not the cheapest but "made in Germany" makes me feel a little better.
I used the 30mm ones for the rear of my car and to me it totally transforms the look of the car. The rear doesn't have that funky look to it. I've yet to do the fronts since I don't think they're in need of adapters as the rears.
I know, I know, need to post pics. I'll try to get some up tomorrow.

 

I second that. I added 25mm spacers to the rear to balance with the front. Much better now.

 

I got 20mm and 30mm. Definitely nothing wrong with using spacers. People are just too dumb to torque them on properly.

 

Pics please!!! I'm still on the fence...did you buy the hub centric ones? Did you have to saw down the studs at all or did you buy the bolt on ones?

Thanks

 

IMHO, I recommend hub centric spacers to assure a concentric bolt circle and assure proper transfer of wheel loads via shear rather than adding bending stress to the studs. I also do not recommend sawing down the original studs. Definitely check your after-market wheels and make sure they have recesses for the original studs to protrude into once you bolt on the spacers.

 

Honestly, no one in their right mind wouldn't use hubcentric spacers. There's a reason why EVERY single OEM manufacturer uses hubcentric wheels. Or at least I can't think of anyone that doesn't use them.
H&R and I'm guessing the other manufacturers of quality spacers make their adapters to fit a specific application. If they don't stay away from them.
The H&R's I used fit perfectly and there was no need to "saw" down the studs because they're made to be used on the SC.
I torqued the nuts at about 100ft/lbs and same for the wheel nuts also. Hope that's the recommended process.

 

100ft/lbs is over doing it!!!

 

What torque spec do you folks use?

 

should be 80ft/lbs

 

Thanks for the info!

 

80 ft-lbs. Torque it right and there should be no problems.

Reminds me, I will check on my spacers and make sure the torque is still holding up.

I have checked my rims' torque but need to do the spacers, too. Peace of mind.

 

Did I miss the pics? LOL!

 

Procrastinating!