Jason,

Here is the current set up i have with the use of Ichiba VerII spacers +20mm all around. I achieved a 'mild flush' which i really like. Lowered on Tokico D-specs, 1 inch all around, NIsmo GT rays 18x9 +10F, 19x10 +10R, tires are 245/40/18F, 275/35/19R. Rear fenders are rolled and No Rubbing issues whatsoever. Do i need an alignment??

Thanks to this thread, Jason!!!

Here are the pics...

 

I know I need an alignment as well ^.

After I put the spacers back on, can I take it to any alignment shop? Is it going to need to go somewhere special?

 

you can try to wheelworks. They have good service where i live.

 

has anyone installed 30mm front/35mm rear? I know the ideal set up is 25/30, but I want to see if anyone has done 30/35 on stock height/stock wheels.

Also, if I were to do this myself, what kinds of tools would I need? Do i need to buy a torque wrench? And what specs do I torque my spacer bolts/stock lug nuts to? Thanks.

 

No, thats too much/too aggressive, your wheels will be sticking out to much and fender contact, etc will happen.

Ideal in my honest opinion on stock wheels is 25/30.......see the pics on the first page.

with that question i would say, dont do it yourself....

but if your insistent....based on spacers with studs built in....
Jack
jackstands
breakerbar
torque wrench - check your manual for torque spec and the spacers you buy should list a spec.
10mm socket/ratchet to remove the 10mm bolt at front hub.
etc..etc...

-J

 

I just got an alignment done..would i need another one if i throw on some 10mm spacers?

 

i doubt it......i wouldnt....if your alignment was done with all things considered - in the middle of the range, 10mm spacers should still allow you to be within spec...

-J

 

Jason, This thread is great I have one quick question.

I have Rota wheels. They do have extra holes for the spacers.. BUT.. I have the project kics 10mmF and 15mm R... when installing them and putting your wheels.. the STOCK studs dont fit on the wholes of the wheels.. its very close.. but I cant push the wheels due to them..

On your pictures you mentioned that you CUT the stock studs.. but you left 3 mm.. Iam just wondering.. could I cut down "flush " on the stock studs.

PS. if your wonderings.. I have the NEW versions of the project kics.. the bolts are a little different.. its confusing but I can take a pic if you like.

 

^ take pics.........its hard to gather exactly what you mean because typically with rota's and the extra holes the wheels have, everything should work no problem.......

The oem studs are 25mm long, so if you have 10mm Project kic spacers then you would have about 15mm of oem stud protrusion PAST the spacer and those should line up with the gaps and holes so that the wheels can be mounted/installed with no interference....

the more pics the better..

-J

 

^

cool I will take some pictures later today. As far as the wheels... It looks like it would fit but.. the holes are not dead on.. 2 studs are off by like a few mm's thus making the wheel not go all the way..

 

ya..that seems odd..........lets see the pics.......but yes, u can cut the oem studs shorter..........

see my post #9:

Also, if your gonna do this,

I suggest, installing a sacrificial nut all the way to the hub. Install another sacrificial nut at the point of cutting. have washers in between so that the nut doesn't move and cut away.

Use the closet (2nd) nut as a guide to cut with out removing more than needed. cut using a air tool die grinder. after cutting, slowing back out the two nuts one at a time and the "backing out" process should clean up any grinding/cutting imperfections on the just cut threads.


I would also like to add - file the end at an angle to clean up the first few threads for proper threading and engagement.......

-J

 

I just threw my spacers on there the other day with my new tires. Looks great...I have the Ichiba Hub centrics, 20mm front 25mm rear. Car is lowered by the Eibach Sportlines springs, and thankfully I do not rub. My camber and tire size is just enough to give me the flush look and not rub without rolling my fender.

My tire sizes are 235/40/18 front and 255/40/18 rear, my camber is something like -1.4 front and -1.8 rear (if I remember). I would take pics, but my car is absolutly filthy b/c of the snow melting and it's too cold still to wash.

 

^ awesome, glad it came out well, take some pics and post them up on a nice day..

-J

 

i got a question guys

im hairs away from being flush in the front and i bought some 5 mm spacers

Is it a bad idea to put those on with the stock lug nuts?

i just dont wanna take a sharp turn and snap, there goes my VS-KF

 

There are many people here with their Z's that have chimmed in about using 5mm with OEM studs and been fine. Even a few vendors/shops sell them listing this as okay as well.

5mm is the max though.....!!

nice ones here:
http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=3118

and notice their comment as well:
Extended lug studs are required with the 10, 15, and 20 mm spacers. Always check to make sure the lug nut has sufficient thread available on the stud to secure it.

-J

 

thanks, yea theres no way you could do anymore than 5 on stock lugs

ima get 10mm with extended studs for the rear tho for sure

 

then it shouldnt be a problem after that..

-J

 

Great thread, just read all 12 pages. I have two questions that maybe one of you could answer. I am wanting to run spacers on my NISMO. I have no plans on getting a drop or messing with the suspension and I really don't want to roll the fenders also, I am currently running 275/35-19s on the rear. With that said:

1) Is 25mm/30mm combo going to be too agressive?

2) If I need to go 20mm/25m, does anyone know if stock NISMO wheels have the gaps?

I am currently deployed so I can't look myself, just stocking up on parts for when I get home. Thanks!

 

With the 275/19's im thinking you should do the 20/25mm combo.....Yes the stock nismo's do have the gaps last i checked........besides, if you do the 20mm up front, all you would have would be about 5mm sticking out, so the gap doesn't even need to be huge.

as for a definite answer, hopefully someone else with nismo 19's will chime in,but i wouldn't be too worried about running 20/25 combo.

stay safe buddy...........and thanks...
-J

 

Decided it was time to post on here as I am ready to purchase spacers. I have an 08 nismo z, stock rims, but upgraded to 265/40 front, and 285/35 rears. No plans whatsoever on the suspension. Would 20 mm front, and 25 mm rear be good? Thanks!