View Full Version : Anybody here have wheel spacers installed?? (8th gen)


bruceleroy
09-26-2008, 09:27 PM
Im talking mainly for the rear wheel since it sits a couple mm in the well. If you have wheel spacers can you please post pictures and also where you order the spacers from. THanks

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/0/0/9/0/9/webimg/139862271_o.jpg

noname
09-26-2008, 10:59 PM
if you get some, get Project Kics. Quality is superb and it doesn't require longer studs. installed some for a friend's g35. i ordered it from a local shop. probably doesn't help much since im in texas.(same as you posted, different brand)

bruceleroy
09-26-2008, 11:35 PM
do you have a link anywhere? also what is the recommended wheel spacer size if i had a 55 offset in the back?

Coolcrush
09-27-2008, 06:47 AM
do you have a link anywhere? also what is the recommended wheel spacer size if i had a 55 offset in the back?

where are u trying to get to? spacing wise?

bruceleroy
09-27-2008, 09:09 AM
im thinking the wheel should be flush with the fenders for example dark shakes car. It looks amazing but i would like the rear wheel to be pushed out a couple mm.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22665

HereforInfo
09-27-2008, 03:14 PM
I'm glad you posted this. I am would like to hear from someone who does it. I hate spacers but I think something small should help enough to make a difference in the rear.

I am definitely going to go with wider tires in the back when I need new ones...245 now....maybe a 255 or 265 even though it doesn't serve a purpose performance wise

mrjhnguyen
09-28-2008, 12:42 AM
i just installed mine the other day. 15mm spacer in the rear. looks great!!

oh yea im riding on g35 sport wheels 19x8 30+ and 19x8.5 33+ with 245 front and 255 rear.

Takumi
09-28-2008, 04:53 AM
yeah I prefer using spacer rather than staggered tires. In long run saves some money, can change front to back tire rotation. But of course the summer tires will be 245 front and back. looks sexier! Looking forward for more infor in spacer!!

next_milenium
09-28-2008, 08:23 AM
Has anyone installed spacers on their STOCK wheels, especially for v6 coupe? I would like to bring out the rear wheels so it can be close to flush with the fender. Which spacer would I need? Will spacers cause vibration/shimmy?

Thanks.

next_milenium
09-28-2008, 09:16 AM
Surely someone on this forum's gotta have some spacers installed on their stock wheels! Am I the only one hating the rear wheels tucked in too far? It makes the wheels look skinnier that they actually are.

elp_jc
09-28-2008, 09:32 AM
Am I the only one hating the rear wheels tucked in too far?
Nope, but I'd never put spacers on my car as a fix.

Hey, you could always be the first, no?:D Good day man.
JC

tnel2005
09-28-2008, 09:41 AM
i just installed mine the other day. 15mm spacer in the rear. looks great!!

oh yea im riding on g35 sport wheels 19x8 30+ and 19x8.5 33+ with 245 front and 255 rear.

hey man can you post some pics of your ride??? sounds ballin

Aviography
09-28-2008, 09:41 AM
The wheels are "tucked in" to prevent tires from rubbing on the fender lip when the car is *heavily* loaded down with passengers and cargo.

As to if the spacer will cause shimmy or vibrations? No, not by themselves, however you are now moving the wheel/tire further away from the hub so any inbalance or shimmy will most likely become amplified.

elp_jc
09-28-2008, 10:04 AM
No, not by themselves, however you are now moving the wheel/tire further away from the hub so any inbalance or shimmy will most likely become amplified.
Yep! Not to mention the added stress on the suspension, which at a minimum would wear out quicker. Plus warranty probably wouldn't cover a failure. Good day.
JC

Takumi
09-28-2008, 02:29 PM
This article shows you how to choose a spacer:
http://www.performancealloys.com/alloy_wheel_spacers.asp

Aviography
09-28-2008, 03:00 PM
Yep! Not to mention the added stress on the suspension, which at a minimum would wear out quicker. Plus warranty probably wouldn't cover a failure. Good day.
JC

Yes that too, the load bearing plane will now be further out than the designed location, therfore leveraging more load on the wheel bearings than they were designed to accommodate.

Just remember Looks shouldn't go before Function, it should follow function.......

MikV66MT
09-28-2008, 04:36 PM
yeah, but all that is far down the road.. i would like to see some images too. I hate how they make the wheels look so skinny, they sit so far in....

mrjhnguyen
09-28-2008, 08:52 PM
hey man can you post some pics of your ride??? sounds ballin


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2897160687_c8d6eb010e.jpg?v=0

with 15mm spacer

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2896033690_1895eb43fc.jpg?v=0

a crazy shot

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2897996372_b42042e9ac.jpg?v=0

enjoy

tnel2005
09-29-2008, 08:33 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2897160687_c8d6eb010e.jpg?v=0

with 15mm spacer

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2896033690_1895eb43fc.jpg?v=0

a crazy shot

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2897996372_b42042e9ac.jpg?v=0

enjoy

looks sick.....where in texas are you ?

mrjhnguyen
09-29-2008, 08:35 AM
houston

Sig86 CM8
09-29-2008, 01:38 PM
car looks sexy man

Coolcrush
09-29-2008, 01:40 PM
houston

fellow houstonian nice to know.

Takumi
09-29-2008, 04:31 PM
can you do a close picture on the side view please?

Throwdown
10-01-2008, 08:46 AM
I do have to agree it does look good... I would be worried about any potential problems... but hmm.. thanks for the pics.