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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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robert, time to go aggressive.

i would recommend a 10mm in the front. +14 in the front is a breeze

i would recommend a 10mm in the rear. +26 should not a be a problem.

right now im at +15 in the front on a 9.5" 245/35/19 with room to spare, almost wish i would have gone to +10.

as for the rear.. i will be at +4 on a 10.5" 275/35/19 with rolled fenders.

get the project kics from www.evasivemotorsports.com they the 10mm's in stock and dont forget to order the hub rings with them.

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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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looks wise if you want to use my car for reference (since I dont know what size tires you have)

I have 19x9 +18 up front with a 265/30/19, and 19x10 +14 with 285/30/19 - rolled rear fenders. Looks absolutely perfect to me. Nice and flush, does not sit out past the body of the car (not a fan of how that looks), and you don't have this huge amount of tire sticking out at the bottom of the rear bumper skirt, where it wraps under the car (hate how that looks too)
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
robert, time to go aggressive.

i would recommend a 10mm in the front. +14 in the front is a breeze

i would recommend a 10mm in the rear. +26 should not a be a problem.

right now im at +15 in the front on a 9.5" 245/35/19 with room to spare, almost wish i would have gone to +10.

as for the rear.. i will be at +4 on a 10.5" 275/35/19 with rolled fenders.

get the project kics from www.evasivemotorsports.com they the 10mm's in stock and dont forget to order the hub rings with them.
How is handling affected? Do you think a 10mm spacer in the rear will clear the ST-22 caliper?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
How is handling affected? Do you think a 10mm spacer in the rear will clear the ST-22 caliper?
handling will be better if anything. it wont make your handling worse, thats for sure. not sure about st-22 clearance.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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And how well do spacer handle while racing? I don't want to be going into a turn at excessive speeds and see my wheel pass me.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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if i were you this is what i would do, Say **** the spacers and buy a Ferrari.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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if i were you this is what i would do, Say **** the spacers and buy a Ferrari.
not all of us can bear the "MHZ Baller" status.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
not all of us can bear the "MHZ Baller" status.
not all of us can bear the "MHZ Pimp" status
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Rob, I know these are not your wheels, but for my wheels, I had to run 5 mm up front and nothing in the rear. The rear ST-22's are pretty small; I'd be suprised if your wheels don't clear them. Obviously this isn't much help for your specific situation.

As for spacers, I recommend going with HKS hub centric, the slip over your wheel studs. Get the ARP wheel studs (www.splparts.com) that are 10 mm longer. There are treated for extra strength, and are very easy to replace the front wheel studs with. The rears aren't quite as easy, but still not hard, you just have to do some fiddling with the e-brake assembly, but it's pretty easy. Anyways, I have had these on the track multiple times now, and no problems at all.

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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Abishop
not all of us can bear the "MHZ Pimp" status
Well the wife has my Pimp Card so that's all show.

Originally Posted by Dave 90TT
Rob, I know these are not your wheels, but for my wheels, I had to run 5 mm up front and nothing in the rear. The rear ST-22's are pretty small; I'd be suprised if your wheels don't clear them. Obviously this isn't much help for your specific situation.

As for spacers, I recommend going with HKS hub centric, the slip over your wheel studs. Get the ARP wheel studs (www.splparts.com) that are 10 mm longer. There are treated for extra strength, and are very easy to replace the front wheel studs with. The rears aren't quite as easy, but still not hard, you just have to do some fiddling with the e-brake assembly, but it's pretty easy. Anyways, I have had these on the track multiple times now, and no problems at all.

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Thanks for the info Dave. Where did you locate your spacers? Also are those studs a different thread patter? Reason I ask is, I would need to replace my current lugs/locks.

Playing with this wheel calculator (Link) and using the OEM wheel/tire specs (18x8 +30 & 245/45) and my current wheel/tire specs (19x11 +36 & 285/35) is shows that my wheel "...is 26 mm (1'') closer to suspension/brakes components."
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Can someone help me out im running a tire size of 275/35 in the rear and 245/35 in the front.

Also my rim size is 19x9.5 in the rear and 19x8.5in the front with an offset of +35.

Should i run 20mm spacers all around or 15mm. What do you guys think? I also plan on a drop.

And i dont want the tires to be sticking out, i just want them to sit flush.

Thanks.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SeannMikee
Can someone help me out im running a tire size of 275/35 in the rear and 245/35 in the front.

Also my rim size is 19x9.5 in the rear and 19x8.5in the front with an offset of +35.

Should i run 20mm spacers all around or 15mm. What do you guys think? I also plan on a drop.

And i dont want the tires to be sticking out, i just want them to sit flush.

Thanks.
I'd say 20mm rear, 15mm front.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Thanks for the info Dave. Where did you locate your spacers? Also are those studs a different thread patter? Reason I ask is, I would need to replace my current lugs/locks.

Playing with this wheel calculator (Link) and using the OEM wheel/tire specs (18x8 +30 & 245/45) and my current wheel/tire specs (19x11 +36 & 285/35) is shows that my wheel "...is 26 mm (1'') closer to suspension/brakes components."
Studs are a different thread pitch, so you would have to get different lugs and locks. SPLParts sells good quality lugs on their site, as well, but you do have those nice shiny black ones...

I actually bought my spacers from someone off this site, but there are a couple of places that sell good quality spacers. Performance Nissan does, as well as many of the vendors on here.

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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SeannMikee
Can someone help me out im running a tire size of 275/35 in the rear and 245/35 in the front.

Also my rim size is 19x9.5 in the rear and 19x8.5in the front with an offset of +35.

Should i run 20mm spacers all around or 15mm. What do you guys think? I also plan on a drop.

And i dont want the tires to be sticking out, i just want them to sit flush.

Thanks.
I say 15mm all around.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DustinZ33
I say 15mm all around.
Don't listen to him ... he's been a member on this site one less month then me.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
Don't listen to him ... he's been a member on this site one less month then me.
He doesn't know what he's talking about.


Nah. I retract my previous recommendation. I say go with 20mm or maybe even 25mm spacers. I read too fast to notice the +35 offset. My bad.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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lol now ya'll got me confused.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Your best bet is the 20mm. You may, I repeat, may have to roll your fender with a 25mm spacer but I don't think so.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Ok but with a 20mm spacer will the wheel be too poked out? Cuz to my

knowledge wont a 20mm spacer give me an offset of like +15...But dosent a

+20 sit more flush?
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