FAQ: Official wheel "SPACER" thread!
Dec 7, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Did you ever get the answer to your spacers/alignment issue? Im in this situation right now...
Dec 8, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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From: Huntington Beach
38mm+ Spacers?
Howdy folks,
So to start off, yes. I did read the ENTIRE Spacer Sticky Thread. However it didn't answer my concerns.
How much is too much? I wanna throw on some 1.5" spacers (38mm)
Can you put on the same size spacers for front or back? or does it have to be staggered?
Thanks!
Edit: Not sure if this matters, but the fender is rolled AND I have 1.5 degrees of negative camber on front and back.
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Dec 8, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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From: GEORGIA
Those are some large spacers!
I'm curious,what kind of wheels&offsets are you running?
Dec 8, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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From: Atlanta
Yes, you can run 1.5" spacers no problem. Plenty of people run 1.5" and wider spacers on Jeeps. You can run the same spacers front and back as wheel.
Dec 8, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I believe my back are 25mm and that puts me flush on stock wheels
Dec 9, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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From: Huntington Beach
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JCITY
Those are some large spacers!
I'm curious,what kind of wheels&offsets are you running?
Not sure, all I know is its all stock, besides the camber. I have some Tein springs, not sure if that helps.
Dec 9, 2012 | 02:16 AM
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From: Mountain View, CA
Im guessing you have stock wheels...No you do not have to run the same size, nor do you have to run staggered. Up to you.
Dec 9, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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You need to re re read that thread!
Dec 9, 2012 | 06:15 AM
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Measure from the top of the tire to the edge of the fender. Buy appropriate sizes spacers. Yes it can be the same size on all 4 corners or staggered.
Dec 9, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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What's the most common spacers combo for OEM 18" Rays (8" fronts and 8.5" rears)?
Dec 9, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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From: Huntington Beach
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KingBaby
You need to re re read that thread!
I have read the darn thing 3 times now.
Dec 9, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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From: Huntington Beach
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tcode
What's the most common spacers combo for OEM 18" Rays (8" fronts and 8.5" rears)?
So far I've seen 25mm - 30mm. 25 puts you almost flush and 30 puts you a little past flush.
Dec 9, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Dec 13, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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From: Huntington Beach
Ok, so what happens if you put spacers with oem wheel? The oem wheels are 66.1 and the hub is 66.1 but i cant find any those sizes together. Am I SOL?
Dec 13, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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TheWoods
Ok, so what happens if you put spacers with oem wheel? The oem wheels are 66.1 and the hub is 66.1 but i cant find any those sizes together. Am I SOL?
Just install the spacer , simple and easy
Dec 13, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Just install the spacer , simple and easy
So i dont need centric rings? What if its off balance because of no ring. Is that ok? My tire lug wont break off or damage the suspention because of the vibration?
Dec 13, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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From: Huntington Beach
Spacer issue
Hey guys,
I just installed 1.5 inch spacers. They look sick, I love them. However, no one makes centric rings for that size space. I have vibration after install, same type as unbalanced tires. My question is, do I NEED rings? Will anything get damaged if I dont us them?
Dec 13, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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TheWoods
So i dont need centric rings? What if its off balance because of no ring. Is that ok? My tire lug wont break off or damage the suspention because of the vibration?
No hub ring will be needed with a hub centric spacer like the ones you buy from
http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=4215 you will only need hub rings with aftermarket wheels.
Dec 13, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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What brand spacers, are they hub centric, what wheels are you using.
Dec 13, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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From: SoCal
The good quality spacers have hubcentric rings that can be purchased in different sizes for different wheels. A good example is Project Kics.