Are all wheel spacers bad news? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

mondospyder · 04-29-2008, 03:44 AM

Hi,
I've been looking for quite a while for a new set of shoes for my baby, a 1995 VR4 Spyder.
My problem is none of the wheels I want apparently will fit on a Big-Brake AWD VR4 without using wheel spacers. I've heard a couple of people including a salesman at Buy Wheels Today.com that spacers are a definite no, no.Other people have mentioned hubcentric spacers that take care of clearing the big brake calipers without putting too much stress on the rest of the axle. Can anyone tell me if they've used spacers, and how well they worked?

Mondospyder

HugeJay · 04-29-2008, 04:55 AM

well..my experiance with spacers are only limited to my 87 300zx, from what I learned make sure you only get hubcentric spacers, I tried the regular spacers that just shim the wheel out a touch and it caused balancing issues. I got 1 inch spacers on my Z and they work great. Dont need them on my stealth since I have a NA.

BA TURBO · 04-29-2008, 05:51 AM

I got mine from wheelspacers.com, speak with Fred, very knowledgeable and a great help. I gave him my specs, he made exactly what I needed and shipped them the next day.
I have them on a 93 TT Stealth and have had zero issues.

Bob

VR3.9 · 04-29-2008, 06:05 AM

Definetly hubcentric also anything more than I believe 5mm requires longer stud bolts. I'm using 5mm hubcentric without any issues.

Monster Stealth · 04-29-2008, 09:25 AM

What wheels have you been looking at? There are a quite a few options you have.

Paradigm · 04-29-2008, 09:48 AM

no problems with my TT and its spacers. i too have aftermarket wheels that i put on during the winter. worked fine up to 110 on non z rated tires.

Polygon · 04-29-2008, 11:44 AM

If it's just a street car then I wouldn't go over 5mm. If you're racing I wouldn't use them at all.

1bad3grs · 04-29-2008, 02:25 PM

my rule of thumb for spacers is to avoid any style spacer that requires longer studs, and they must be hubcentric.

i use 5mm or less washer style spacers or bolt on adaptor style (20mm+) on oem studs..

mondospyder · 04-29-2008, 10:32 PM

Wow. Thanks so much you guys! i've been wondering about this issue for 6 months. I'm not racing and not ready to do any major performance mods for quite a while, so I don't think a tuner look is right for the convertable. At first I wanted Advan Model 5s but they don't make them anymore. Next I saw a few sharp 3S cars with Moda R6s but again, none to be had. I've decided on a simple, clean silver 5-spoke like the Moda is the look. OZ Vela-discontinued. OZ Hydra--won't fit.MOMO WR--won't fit. Momo Strike Silver-won't fit Liquid Metal Static--won't fit. The wheel I was going to go with if spacers were out is the Enkie RPO3. It's the only simple 5-spoke heel that's supposed to fit, but I REALLY like the momo Strike.
Thanks again,
mondospyder

mikes2nd · 05-01-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polygon

If it's just a street car then I wouldn't go over 5mm. If you're racing I wouldn't use them at all.

Plenty of people race with spacers... you think they are all getting wider axles?

There are good spacers out there and DAMN big ones... just have to get a real spacer, hubcentric etc...

If you do go 10-15 or so and need longer studs, get the ARP ones. They make a set for the Subaru STI that fit our cars...

H&R makes huge spacers. 25mm+

when you go big you actually use another set of lug studs in the adapter...

04-29-2008, 03:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
mondospyder New User - Please be kind Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Are all wheel spacers bad news? Hi, I've been looking for quite a while for a new set of shoes for my baby, a 1995 VR4 Spyder. My problem is none of the wheels I want apparently will fit on a Big-Brake AWD VR4 without using wheel spacers. I've heard a couple of people including a salesman at Buy Wheels Today.com that spacers are a definite no, no.Other people have mentioned hubcentric spacers that take care of clearing the big brake calipers without putting too much stress on the rest of the axle. Can anyone tell me if they've used spacers, and how well they worked? Mondospyder

04-29-2008, 04:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
HugeJay Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Niagara Falls, ON Drives: 92 R/T Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? well..my experiance with spacers are only limited to my 87 300zx, from what I learned make sure you only get hubcentric spacers, I tried the regular spacers that just shim the wheel out a touch and it caused balancing issues. I got 1 inch spacers on my Z and they work great. Dont need them on my stealth since I have a NA.

04-29-2008, 05:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
BA TURBO Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: N.E. Oh. Drives: 93 RT/TT, 91 VR-4 Trader Rating: (19)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? I got mine from wheelspacers.com, speak with Fred, very knowledgeable and a great help. I gave him my specs, he made exactly what I needed and shipped them the next day. I have them on a 93 TT Stealth and have had zero issues. Bob

04-29-2008, 06:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
VR3.9 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Allen, TX Drives: 91 VR4 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? Definetly hubcentric also anything more than I believe 5mm requires longer stud bolts. I'm using 5mm hubcentric without any issues. __________________

04-29-2008, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Monster Stealth Forum user Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Drives: 93 VR4 & 99 A4 1.8T Trader Rating: (23)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? What wheels have you been looking at? There are a quite a few options you have. __________________ Performance 6G72 Rebuilt w/ 3SX Stage 3 Heads (+1mm intake/exhaust) - ARP Headstuds, Wiseco 8.5:1 Forged Pistons & Kevlar Timing Belt - TD04 9B - Greddy Profec B Spec 2 Boost Controller – Greddy Turbo Timer - SSQV BOV - K&N FIPK - Dejon Tool Y-Pipe - Dejon Tool Intake Pipes - OEM 360cc Injectors - IPO Hotwire Kit - EK2 Fuel Rail Loop – eBay 3” Downpipe w/ custom Flex Section - IPO UD Pulley – RPS MAXX Street Clutch - Maximal Xcase Bracket - MSD 8.5mm Plug Wires - NGK Copper Plugs - Maximal Performance Front & Rear Solid Motor Mounts - 3SX EGR Block Off Plates - Vac. Reduction - AC Delete – Cruise Control Delete - ProSport Gauges (Boost, EGT) - Odyssey PC680 Under Fuse Box Sitting in garage: EVO 560cc Injectors - MAP ECU - WRX 13T Turbos - Krank Vents - Walbro 255 Suspension/Wheels/Brakes OEM 17” Chrome Wheels – 245/45/17 Michelin XGT Z4's Sitting in garage: RSR Springs – Bilstein Struts – Maximal Adj Control Arms Exterior/Interior/Dress-up* Autometer 2x52mm Gauge Pod - 99 Rear Center Garnish – Weevil Custom Boost Controller/Turbo Timer Mounting Plate – Snake Eyes Delete Sylvania Silverstar H4666ST – Powder Coated Upper/Lower Intake Manifold, Front/Rear Valve Covers, Y-Pipe, Waterneck, & Alternator Bracket 6G72 Engine Manual - M-Spec Vac Reduction Diagrams - My Picasa Web Album

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04-29-2008, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paradigm I'm a Troll Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? no problems with my TT and its spacers. i too have aftermarket wheels that i put on during the winter. worked fine up to 110 on non z rated tires.

04-29-2008, 11:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Polygon GTCUL8R Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? If it's just a street car then I wouldn't go over 5mm. If you're racing I wouldn't use them at all. __________________ Clint: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Turbo II - 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T TT

04-29-2008, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
1bad3grs i'm ridin big yo Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? my rule of thumb for spacers is to avoid any style spacer that requires longer studs, and they must be hubcentric. i use 5mm or less washer style spacers or bolt on adaptor style (20mm+) on oem studs..

04-29-2008, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
mondospyder New User - Please be kind Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Are all wheel spacers bad news? Wow. Thanks so much you guys! i've been wondering about this issue for 6 months. I'm not racing and not ready to do any major performance mods for quite a while, so I don't think a tuner look is right for the convertable. At first I wanted Advan Model 5s but they don't make them anymore. Next I saw a few sharp 3S cars with Moda R6s but again, none to be had. I've decided on a simple, clean silver 5-spoke like the Moda is the look. OZ Vela-discontinued. OZ Hydra--won't fit.MOMO WR--won't fit. Momo Strike Silver-won't fit Liquid Metal Static--won't fit. The wheel I was going to go with if spacers were out is the Enkie RPO3. It's the only simple 5-spoke heel that's supposed to fit, but I REALLY like the momo Strike. Thanks again, mondospyder