Jdog1385

#1

wasup,

interested in getting h&r wheel spacers but not sure which offset to get. it goes from 5-20mm. anybody have these or has any suggestions?

prpnum1

#2

Don't get spacers
they don't leave enough stud for the lug nut to grab...i just snapped two of my studs and stripped the other 3 like a week ago WHILE DRIVING
dont do it its dangerous

ghostdog

#3

prpnum1, what kind of spacers did you have? beyond a certain size proper spacers come with their own studs to alleviate the problem you mentioned. from what I understand H&R spacers are the best you can buy and shouldn't cause any problems if properly used.

jgreening

#4

jdog, it depends on your rim width, your offset, and how much you want your wheel to stick out. Help us out with those, and we can give ya some advice.

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

ghostdog

#5

-jgreening+Jan 26, 2005 - 7:26 PM

QUOTE(jgreening @ Jan 26, 2005 - 7:26 PM)

jdog, it depends on your rim width, your offset, and how much you want your wheel to stick out.  Help us out with those, and we can give ya some advice.
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word. sorry I didn't answer your original question. check out this thread for more info:

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...1&st=&p=&#entry

prpnum1

#6

yeah if you get spacers with longer studs than it would be fine. obviously i didnt get new studs. >>

Jdog1385

#7

wasup, sorry about the lack of info...

i have 18" konig reigns w/ 215x35x18 falcon tires. not sure if i should go with the 20mm spacers. H&R makes high quality products, definitely wont have a problem.

my car right now (sideskirts and front and rear extensions not shown)



also, possibly 10 or 15 in the front and 20 in the back? what do you think

thanks for that link ghost...did a search and i couldnt find it.

This post has been edited by Jdog1385: Jan 27, 2005 - 3:48 PM

jgreening

#8

What is your wheel width and offset?

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

Jdog1385

#9

honestly i forgot and im not home so i cant look at the car. im gonna do a search for 18" reigns right now

Jdog1385

#10

ok its a 45 offset, 7.5" wide

This post has been edited by Jdog1385: Jan 27, 2005 - 3:52 PM

playr158

#11

personally i think a spacer should only be put in if you flare out your fenders or a widebody kit is used....otherwise you could look like those "mexican moblies"(no racism implied) with the wide goofy wheels

jgreening

#12

These are 8 inch wide wheels with a 35 offset:



Since you have 7.5" wheels and a 45 offset, these stick out 17 mm more than your car as is.

See this link:

offset calculator

The H & R's are offered in 5, 15, and 20. I would go for 15. Here is a link:

H & R wheel spacer - model application page

Good luck!

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

Jdog1385

#13

thanks for the help jgreen. that is exactly the look i want. so i think im going to go with 15mm offset. love that flush look with the fender. ill update my pics when i get them. probably wont be able to put them on for a little while due to the weather.

you wouldnt happen to know who's car that is do ya?

This post has been edited by Jdog1385: Jan 27, 2005 - 8:40 PM

Digndoug

#14

haha, I was gunna ask about this awhiel ago. I have bmw wheels, and i was thinking of using them, and i thought every one would curse me for asking about spacers, or the patern change ones. Would this cause any more stress, or would it help it? I want to put the wheels i have on my car, because im having no luck selling them, but they are, 17x8.5 in front and 17x9.5 in rear.

Digndoug

#15

Somthing like this, are these safe and worth it, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW

jgreening

#16

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you wouldnt happen to know who's car that is do ya?

No, I don't. Coomer is the one who said they are 8" wheels with a 35 offset. You may want to ask him to confirm and he may have info on the owner.

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

Jdog1385

#17

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No, I don't. Coomer is the one who said they are 8" wheels with a 35 offset. You may want to ask him to confirm and he may have info on the owner.

nice, ill pm him about it.

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Somthing like this, are these safe and worth it, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW

i would not go for those. the only ones im looking to get are the H&R's. they're pricey but thats because they are the best and most reliable. the ones on ebay look like the ones that would break. if you wanna do it right, i would definitely got with H&R's.