cons of oem wheel with spacer vs aftermarket wheels
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cons of oem wheel with spacer vs aftermarket wheels
I have read on the forums if you use a 25mm to 30mm spacer you are putting added stress on your wheel bearings because the wheel is futher out...if you put +12 offset wheels on your practically putting the same pressure on your wheel bearing correct?
I like my oem anniversary powdercoated wheels... I see no reason to buy aftermarket wheels just to get the offset I want and run 275 tires...Im running 255 now and that is plenty of meat for an na setup. what your thoughts?
I like my oem anniversary powdercoated wheels... I see no reason to buy aftermarket wheels just to get the offset I want and run 275 tires...Im running 255 now and that is plenty of meat for an na setup. what your thoughts?
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25-30 mm is a lot. I think that does put more stress on axles. I'm not saying can't or shouldn't , it's more that I don't. For me if you need that much it's not the right wheel. If you ask or look around 10-15 mm is pretty normal. A spacer that big is a band aid for some one not wanting to drop money on new wheels.
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My 25mm Project Kics spacer directions say it's safe to add another 5mm spacers on top of the spacer. The JDM drawings make it look comical but I guess it's safe.
Some cons I can think of are:
Making sure to re-tighten the spacers after driving 500 miles to spec, means using a torque wrench, which some may not have.
The stock wheels are limited to width and aftermarket wheels are not.
If your stock studs are old and have worn threads or have reached their fatigue point from years of air wrenching it may not be the safest bet.
Some cons I can think of are:
Making sure to re-tighten the spacers after driving 500 miles to spec, means using a torque wrench, which some may not have.
The stock wheels are limited to width and aftermarket wheels are not.
If your stock studs are old and have worn threads or have reached their fatigue point from years of air wrenching it may not be the safest bet.
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If you properly size your aftermarket wheels you gain wheel width and track width, without much added stress. Example 9.5 +30 front and 10.5 +30 rear, wheel width would be equally gain on the inside and outside of the hub line, the only added stress would be width. Most of us just don't do that because of the looks.
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I was running 25mm spacers on my volk te's (traded for them) and never had an issue. I tracked my car, autocrossed my car, and when I was super bored drag raced it. As long as you get bolt on spacers and make sure they are tight you won't have an issue.
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I have a 03 Enthusiast, I'm looking for aftermarket wheels the will fit to the point that I don't have to roll fenders. Researched on this forum, all that I have looked at just confuses me to the point that I'm about to say forget it. I am looking at getting the allstar sp5 wheels.(black chrome) 18x9 in front 18x10 in rear, +25 on both. I want to run 245/40 front. And 275/40 in rear. Would this achieve what I'm looking for? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I ask to go easy on me, I'm old school, not use to all the offset talk.
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I ask to go easy on me, I'm old school, not use to all the offset talk.
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I've been running spacers on my Z on and off since I bought it 3 years ago. First full year I ran 25mm all around. Then I bought aftermarket wheels for summer so no longer ran spacers. Then this winter I've been using 20 and 25mm spacers to run on my OEM wheels during the winter. Couldn't stand looking at my car in stock form after running a 10.5inch RPF1 and 285 tire during the summer.
No problems for me thus far YMMV
No problems for me thus far YMMV
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I have a 03 Enthusiast, I'm looking for aftermarket wheels the will fit to the point that I don't have to roll fenders. Researched on this forum, all that I have looked at just confuses me to the point that I'm about to say forget it. I am looking at getting the allstar sp5 wheels.(black chrome) 18x9 in front 18x10 in rear, +25 on both. I want to run 245/40 front. And 275/40 in rear. Would this achieve what I'm looking for? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I ask to go easy on me, I'm old school, not use to all the offset talk.
Thanks
I ask to go easy on me, I'm old school, not use to all the offset talk.
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I have been running my Z1 bolt-on spacers for a few years now with no problems. 20mm front and 25mm rear on my powdercoated stockies. I even leave them on when I put my winter wheels on. Daily driving and multiple auto-x days with no problems.
In the end, without including major defects, it all comes down to properly installing them. It is just like most things, parts will last unless they are installed improperly.
I highly recommend the Z1 spacers. Had a small issue with a stud being stripped when I was installing my winter wheels last year (my fault), called Z1 and asked if they could only sell me 1 spacer. They said they typically do not do that but made an exception for me, gave me a great deal plus rushed it to my house for no additional cost. I have to give it to them, great product and great service!
In the end, without including major defects, it all comes down to properly installing them. It is just like most things, parts will last unless they are installed improperly.
I highly recommend the Z1 spacers. Had a small issue with a stud being stripped when I was installing my winter wheels last year (my fault), called Z1 and asked if they could only sell me 1 spacer. They said they typically do not do that but made an exception for me, gave me a great deal plus rushed it to my house for no additional cost. I have to give it to them, great product and great service!
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