Installing [ 5.5 mm ] Wheel Spacers HUGE DIFFERENCE
02-12-2009, 02:31 PM
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Installing [ 5.5 mm ] Wheel Spacers HUGE DIFFERENCE
This thread is designed for people that might be interested about putting 5.5mm wheel spacers [ clear BBK / decrease offset [+] / appearance / tire fittings / etc. ]
Please save your negative critics..... Thank you...
Specifications:
- Work Meister S1 3pc
19x9.5 +19 w/ 245/34 Front (+13.5 with spacers)
19x11.5 +17 w/ 285/30 Rear (+11.5 with spacers)
Toyo T1R Tires 40 psi (all)
- H&R Sport Springs 1.3" F 1.0" R (spring pad cut 1.5" rear total
- Camber 1.5-1.8 deg. rear
- Mr. Gasket Co.
5.5 mm wheel spacers 7/32" thick
- Hubcentric 4mm covered
- Studs to bolts engagement full turns of 7.5 to 8.0 (torque'd spec)
(meets the requirements of 6 full turns of 12x1.25 studs)
THEY ARE MEASURED BASED FROM BOTTOM LIP TO UPPER LIP DUE TO TIRE SLIGHTLY STRETCHED.
YES, I ALREADY ORDERED MY EXTENDED WHEEL STUDS 50MM
PIC 1
REAR RIGHT WITH 5.5MM SPACERS
PIC 2
REAR LEFT NO SPACERS
PIC3
REAR LEFT NO SPACERS
PIC 4
REAR RIGHT WITH 5.5MM SPACERS (RED LINE = NO SPACERS. GREEN LINE WITH 5.5MM SPACERS)
PIC5
FRONT LEFT NO SPACERS (FLAT TO FENDER)
PIC6
FRONT RIGHT WITH 5.5MM SPACERS (ALMOST 0.5" OUTER)
PIC 7 AND 8
FINISH PRODUCT [ ALL AROUND ] 5.5 WHEEL SPACERS
Please save your negative critics..... Thank you...
Specifications:
- Work Meister S1 3pc
19x9.5 +19 w/ 245/34 Front (+13.5 with spacers)
19x11.5 +17 w/ 285/30 Rear (+11.5 with spacers)
Toyo T1R Tires 40 psi (all)
- H&R Sport Springs 1.3" F 1.0" R (spring pad cut 1.5" rear total
- Camber 1.5-1.8 deg. rear
- Mr. Gasket Co.
5.5 mm wheel spacers 7/32" thick
- Hubcentric 4mm covered
- Studs to bolts engagement full turns of 7.5 to 8.0 (torque'd spec)
(meets the requirements of 6 full turns of 12x1.25 studs)
THEY ARE MEASURED BASED FROM BOTTOM LIP TO UPPER LIP DUE TO TIRE SLIGHTLY STRETCHED.
YES, I ALREADY ORDERED MY EXTENDED WHEEL STUDS 50MM
PIC 1
REAR RIGHT WITH 5.5MM SPACERS
PIC 2
REAR LEFT NO SPACERS
PIC3
REAR LEFT NO SPACERS
PIC 4
REAR RIGHT WITH 5.5MM SPACERS (RED LINE = NO SPACERS. GREEN LINE WITH 5.5MM SPACERS)
PIC5
FRONT LEFT NO SPACERS (FLAT TO FENDER)
PIC6
FRONT RIGHT WITH 5.5MM SPACERS (ALMOST 0.5" OUTER)
PIC 7 AND 8
FINISH PRODUCT [ ALL AROUND ] 5.5 WHEEL SPACERS
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02-12-2009, 04:41 PM
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to be specific about this guys, the 5.5mm spacers will actually create exactly 7mm difference once everything is measure after install. trust me after i installed it my reaction was whoa! 5.5mm is small but can make a huge difference...
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02-12-2009, 06:38 PM
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i looked and it really did not answer my question.
let me rephrase, can you take some after pictures of the left side with the stick and tape measure?
i ask because i noticed that on some cars, the wheels does not always stick out the same amount as compared to the other side. i want to know if thats true on our cars as well before i order wheels.
i love how yours came out though.
let me rephrase, can you take some after pictures of the left side with the stick and tape measure?
i ask because i noticed that on some cars, the wheels does not always stick out the same amount as compared to the other side. i want to know if thats true on our cars as well before i order wheels.
i love how yours came out though.
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just focus on the red line and green line that's the comparrison (no spacers /with spacers) thanks for the comment.
i looked and it really did not answer my question.
let me rephrase, can you take some after pictures of the left side with the stick and tape measure?
i ask because i noticed that on some cars, the wheels does not always stick out the same amount as compared to the other side. i want to know if thats true on our cars as well before i order wheels.
i love how yours came out though.
let me rephrase, can you take some after pictures of the left side with the stick and tape measure?
i ask because i noticed that on some cars, the wheels does not always stick out the same amount as compared to the other side. i want to know if thats true on our cars as well before i order wheels.
i love how yours came out though.
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i am a fair exchange kind of guy... you start aiming at me, guess what? my crosshair is on your forehead.... 
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