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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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hey. i was wondering if anyone on this forum is running spacers on any stock 18" rims? if so how far out can you push the wheels? 30mm? thanks in advance
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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no,there isn't a single person here that uses spacers on their stock wheels. I certainly was not running 15mm fronts/25mm rears.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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I recently read and found pics on the forums of one person with spacers on their 06+ stock rims. Im pretty sure they used 15mm or 20mm. If you have stock camber 20mm spacers will work without a problem I believe.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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i see. thanks zerafian. what if i got some 05's? they are the 18 inches tho.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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This one guy from California does. I forgot his name. drifterjdm. Something like that.
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I have stock 06+ wheels and i have 25mm spacers all around. Works fine, looks nice, does not rub whatsoever.
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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excuse the horrible pic, but 25mm in the rear. 30mm will work with some negative camber.

Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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Buy better wheels problem solved
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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Damn dude, you gotta search. I must've posted this pic like 3x already. 25mm front/30mm rear,...your welcome!

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25mm in front max. 30mm in the rear max.

I'm waiting on someone to put up pictures of this setup.
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Do spacers effect driving dynamics and or rolling inertia in any way?

What roll do they play on fuel economy?

Sorry for the uber newb questions. I plan on getting some soon for my G coupe. Thanks in advance
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Your wheels are farther apart, which would affect the handling, but not in any kind of noticeable way.

No noticeable change in fuel economy since your tires and wheels are still the same dimension. Maybe .01% less since you have more weight at the wheel hubs.
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25mm is the max you want to go with unrolled fenders. 30mm your gonna have to roll, unless your at stock height, even then you'll probly rub.
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I just posted 25/30 setup right there lol
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Another Example: 20mm front and rear stock suspension; 18-inch Anniv. Stock Wheels

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25mm front/rear with gf210 drop. Rear is at -1.5 camber, I personally think rolling the fenders and bringing out the wheels another 5mm would look better.


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^ I cant believe you did all that to your car and still rocking the stock wheels?
Car looks amazing with the kit but the wheels throw it off
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Yeah. I'm indecisive about what wheels to put on. I've always loved the gunmetal volk gts but on the other hand I want to stay away from the polished lip look.

So whatever, stock wheels it is for now.
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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79
Yeah. I'm indecisive about what wheels to put on. I've always loved the gunmetal volk gts but on the other hand I want to stay away from the polished lip look.

So whatever, stock wheels it is for now.
Ah ok i gottcha take your time and decide your car looks bad *** BTW
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Thanks bro, I appreciate that.



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