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Old 03-13-08, 06:00 AM
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Default Wheel spacers...

I currently can't spend any $$$ on a nice set of staggered wheels (I just bought a house) but would like to bring my current 19" wheels out a little.

How do you measure/determine the size of the wheel spacer needed?

What are the pros and cons of wheel spacers?

Where can I buy them and how much are they?

If anyone has or had experience with them please LMK your experiences.

Thanks!
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Old 03-13-08, 06:40 AM
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I got mines from here:

http://autosportstyle.com/shop/lexus...acturers_id=13
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Originally Posted by MrG4Life

This is a good price. First of all what do they mean by "mm track widening" and is that different that the actually mm of the spacers? I thought the H&R's only went from 5mm to 25mm?

Seems like the DR and the DRS models require additional bolts and some modification to have them fit properly. I'm assuming the DRA/DRM models are superior and come with everything needed. What is the difference between DRA and DRM? Which model is the best for the 2GS? I was thinking of going 15mm in the front and 25mm in the rear for mine.
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Originally Posted by PushinLEX
This is a good price. First of all what do they mean by "mm track widening" and is that different that the actually mm of the spacers? I thought the H&R's only went from 5mm to 25mm?

Seems like the DR and the DRS models require additional bolts and some modification to have them fit properly. I'm assuming the DRA/DRM models are superior and come with everything needed. What is the difference between DRA and DRM? Which model is the best for the 2GS? I was thinking of going 15mm in the front and 25mm in the rear for mine.
In previous threads for the H&R spacers, there were links for a site called optionsauto.com or something like that. They have it for $135.00. I compared the specs from there site and autosportstyle.com and they seem to be the same. I think. I got the 25mm for the rear.
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MRG4life..are you running 25mm with stock wheels or aftermarket.?
Old 03-15-08, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wowitztai
MRG4life..are you running 25mm with stock wheels or aftermarket.?
Not yet, I have my stock wheels on for now. Depending on how the car looks when the springs are finally installed and settled, I may stay with the stock wheels. But that is a big "MAY" . I've seen some pics here of GS300/400's that don't look too bad lowered with the stock wheels and the spacers in the rear. I'm really hoping for next Saturday to have my wheel adapters and other suspension mods installed; it's been busy last two weeks for me.
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well..let me know..where in DE are you from?
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
How do you measure/determine the size of the wheel spacer needed?

Thanks!
Nick
What's your current offset and wheel specs? Do you plan on rolling, shaving your fenders? what size tires do you plan on using?
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I have a set (2) of used 25mm H&R spacers that I am willing to sell if anyone is interested. 100 bucks shipped. Just helping you guys out..
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I Have A Set Of 5mm And 15mm For A Lexus For Sale And Im In Nj
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will 25mm spacers out back with the stock 17"s rub if I slam the car down pretty low? or is there still enough room to clear the quarters??
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Originally Posted by wowitztai
well..let me know..where in DE are you from?
Let u know when it's installed??? I'm not from DE, I just rest my head here
It's Newark.
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
What's your current offset and wheel specs? Do you plan on rolling, shaving your fenders? what size tires do you plan on using?

Wheel specs:

19X8.5 - all 4 corners (245/35/19)
+38 offset

My current setup does NOT rub at all with a 2" +/- drop (~ 1 finger gap). I don't want to roll fenders or cut anything; any suggestions on wheel spacer size?

Thanks again...
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
Wheel specs:

19X8.5 - all 4 corners (245/35/19)
+38 offset

My current setup does NOT rub at all with a 2" +/- drop (~ 1 finger gap). I don't want to roll fenders or cut anything; any suggestions on wheel spacer size?

Thanks again...
If you don't plan on rolling/shaving I wouldn't add spacers. Without fender mods you can only add about 5mm maybe 10mm (depending on current tire sidewall), which will do nothing for the overall look of your wheels/car, it would be a waste of money IMO. However, it's your car your cash

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for the H&R spacers... which bolt head would work? round or taper? or does it really not matter?


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