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Old 05-22-2006 | 08:39 PM
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Hi, I bought my SportMax Racing wheels a while ago and the wheels go too much into the body. I need help buying the wheel spacers because I don't know how much mm do I need for the wheels...i have seen 15mm for sale but i doubt if it will make it come out enough...eh..I am not sure how to take the shots but based on the pictures from my camera phone can anyone make any judgement?





Old 05-22-2006 | 08:58 PM
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I would go with 30mm hubcentric in the back if you can find it. With stock wheels, I use 25mm hubcentric spacers. You might want to go with 25mm hubcentric spacers for your front. I might go with 15mm in the front on my stock wheels.

Damn, dude! I think those rims go in further then the stocks! I hate to rub salt on your purchase, but damn! It looks so horrible with the rims like that! It looks like the rims are trying to hide in a cave or something!

PS: the way to find out what kind of spacers you need is measure from your rims to how further out more do you want it to go. It's that simple. If you want your rims to go 30mm outwards, then you find a 30mm hubcentric spacer. Good Luck!
Old 05-22-2006 | 09:22 PM
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that's okay im very happy with the purchase because those rims are super good looking but like the thread asked...i dont feel the way they go in
Old 05-22-2006 | 11:05 PM
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Had same problem with my rims, so I used KICS 30mm spacers and made it look great. They offer hubcentric rings for the spacers.
Old 05-22-2006 | 11:09 PM
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How wide are your wheels? Looks like 6.5" or 7" at most.....

Even with spacers I'd want some more rubber...
Old 05-22-2006 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
How wide are your wheels? Looks like 6.5" or 7" at most.....

Even with spacers I'd want some more rubber...
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but to answer your question, i have h&r spacers for my car i have the g35 rays 20mm all around i could still use 10mm all around. H&r has from what i remember 25mm good hubcentric spacers my only complaint is how much it cost me to install them it was like 220$

project kris spacers from what i read are much easier to install and are just as good as the h&r ones you could do it yourself.

im not sure if any companys out there make anything above 25mm i've never seen them listed on their site, but it looks like you might need more then 30mm, good luck man
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Originally Posted by horse110
that's okay im very happy with the purchase because those rims are super good looking but like the thread asked...i dont feel the way they go in
The offset is so bad.

You may need fron 15MM & rear 25MM

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....t=wheel+spacer
Old 06-06-2006 | 02:45 PM
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I don't know if there even is such a thing, but I think you need around 40mm spacers to bring it out flush. 25mm would certainly be an improvement even if that is the biggest you can find.
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anyone know where i can get some lug bolts for a 15mm spacer?
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Originally Posted by solidsnake
anyone know where i can get some lug bolts for a 15mm spacer?
Mynismo.com has the Nismo wheels studs available in either 50mm or 60mm. I think its around $60 for a set of ten.
Old 06-06-2006 | 05:38 PM
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yeah but dang thats a lot. i dont want nismo considering the price. someone else has to make these for far less. i need 60mm
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If you find some cheap ones let me know because I need them too. I am waiting to hear back from Ichiba (sponsor who has spacers for sale in the classifieds) on a price for wheels studs.
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Originally Posted by 1nate7
If you find some cheap ones let me know because I need them too. I am waiting to hear back from Ichiba (sponsor who has spacers for sale in the classifieds) on a price for wheels studs.
hey, sorry man we can't sell just studs because they are all come with spacer as a package.
Old 06-07-2006 | 09:04 AM
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What offset are you running on those wheels? +40-42?
Old 06-07-2006 | 09:10 AM
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i have a set of slightly used 25mm H&R spacers( the type that bolt on to your studs and have their own studs) for sale. pm if intrested
Old 06-08-2006 | 12:45 AM
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I have 25mm spacers for my 10½" et 30 rears, that requires rolling the arches though.

/Roger
Old 06-12-2006 | 09:44 AM
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Can someone explain why the H&R are harder to install? I've read a few times now that the Kics are easier with no explanation. Thx.
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Damn, I just threw up in my mouth a little.

Newb Lesson-dont research offset and get owned!
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
Can someone explain why the H&R are harder to install? I've read a few times now that the Kics are easier with no explanation. Thx.
Actually all the spacers are very easy. Make sure it's hubcentric.

1. Take out the rims.
2. Take out the rotor and the original studs.
3. Replace the longer studs.
4. Put the rotor back on original location.
5. Put the correct size spacer on the top of the rotor.
6. Put your rims back.
7. YOU ARE READY TO GO!
Old 06-12-2006 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
Can someone explain why the H&R are harder to install? I've read a few times now that the Kics are easier with no explanation. Thx.
Up to 20mm, the H&Rs require you to remove your stock studs and replace them with longer ones (included in the kit). The 25mm and Up H&R Spacers Bolt right on to your hub and are easy as pie. All Project Kicks Spacers are Bolt on to the hub, making them easier, BUT you wheels have to have insets/cutouts for the factory lug studs since they will also stick out of the Project Kicks Spacer.

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