Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum Where else do you go for wheel, tire and brake information?

Spacer Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-23-05, 06:07 AM
  #1  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default Spacer Question

I just wondering where i could get a pair of 15mm spacers? Do they make the 15 mm spacer without the bolts already on it? If they do how does that work ? Does the stock hub come off in the front to put the spacer on

The reason I'm asking is because now i have the Supra breaks so if i ever want to go back to stock wheels i have the spacers.. Thanks

tony
Old 08-24-05, 06:46 AM
  #2  
blueGS400
Lead Lap
 
blueGS400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: north carolina
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

ask blulex where he got his, the ones he has would prob be what you need
Old 08-24-05, 11:30 AM
  #3  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 184 Likes on 143 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by blueGS400
ask blulex where he got his, the ones he has would prob be what you need
i believe he got the 25mm h&r spacers and have lmw shaved it down to custom sizes
Old 08-24-05, 02:51 PM
  #4  
pvmike1
Lexus Champion
 
pvmike1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: California
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by tmf2004
I just wondering where i could get a pair of 15mm spacers? Do they make the 15 mm spacer without the bolts already on it? If they do how does that work ? Does the stock hub come off in the front to put the spacer on

The reason I'm asking is because now i have the Supra breaks so if i ever want to go back to stock wheels i have the spacers.. Thanks

tony
Spacer = no studs
Wheel adapter = attached studs

If you get spacers that are thicker than a few mm, then it is recommended that you replace your stock studs with longer ones.

Wheel adapters with attached studs should be a minimum of 15-20mm thick, or else they'll be too weak to support the attached studs. The benefit of wheel adapters is that they bolt right up w/o having to worry about changing the stock studs. Also, they're often made specifically for the car and are hubcentric.

Instead of machining the H&R 25mm adapters, you can get a set custom made: www.wheeladapter.com. I'd suggest emailing Fred at this site if you have any questions - he's been custom making them for years and has 3 CNC machines in his shop, so he knows his stuff.
Old 08-24-05, 08:34 PM
  #5  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

So i guess i need 15mm wheel adapters in the front to clear my supra TT brakes? The wheel adapters have the studs which i need.. Then i take off the stock hup and put the new one on? Sorry I'm new to this

Tony
Old 08-24-05, 08:36 PM
  #6  
BUSTN
Instructor
 
BUSTN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 820
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

http://www.optionimports.com/kiprwhsp.html
Old 08-24-05, 11:08 PM
  #7  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 184 Likes on 143 Posts
Default

i am not sure if 15mm is enough to clear the supra brakes, only you will know

spacers, they come with studs where you replace the stock ones with

adapters, they have new studs in them already, you bolt it on the oem hub and then you bolt your wheels on the adapter
Old 08-25-05, 03:50 AM
  #8  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default



Romil is this what you are talking about... how does this slide onto the stock hub? also do i need hubscentric spacers? i would assume i just use my hub rings like i do with the stock hubs? This is really confusing me... Is there any pics that eplains this better?

Tony
Old 08-25-05, 09:07 AM
  #9  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 184 Likes on 143 Posts
Default

this is an adapter. you put it on the stock hub. you see the 5 holes? they go on the 4 stock studs, and you bolt it on tight. and then you put your wheel on it afterwards.

you should get hub centric ones
Old 08-25-05, 09:37 AM
  #10  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rominl
this is an adapter. you put it on the stock hub. you see the 5 holes? they go on the 4 stock studs, and you bolt it on tight. and then you put your wheel on it afterwards.

you should get hub centric ones
Sory I'm being a pita but thats what i need right? Thanks for replies henry. You definitley know your stuff

Tony
Old 08-25-05, 10:49 AM
  #11  
chicagoblknazn
Lead Lap
 
chicagoblknazn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Illinois
Posts: 3,707
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Is this safe?
Old 08-25-05, 11:02 AM
  #12  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 184 Likes on 143 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tmf2004
Sory I'm being a pita but thats what i need right? Thanks for replies henry. You definitley know your stuff

Tony
np tony. what did you mean what you need? i think the adapter is the best way to go. get the 15mm spacer adapter from h&r (i believe they have adapter for that size? somehow correct me if i am wrong), they will come with all the nuts that you need.
Old 08-25-05, 10:05 PM
  #13  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

Thanks Henry for all the help..
Old 08-26-05, 12:26 AM
  #14  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,670
Received 184 Likes on 143 Posts
Default

np tony, this is what to forum is about
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stevenjai
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
9
03-29-12 07:21 PM
MIA_LEX
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
7
01-21-11 02:19 PM
Rich27
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
7
04-03-09 08:39 AM
Blue98Gs3
Suspension and Brakes
11
01-30-04 05:16 PM



Quick Reply: Spacer Question



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:34 PM.