Spacer HELP!
02-27-2009, 03:32 PM
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Spacer HELP! I ordered 18x9.5 +56mm C6 Replica wheels - These http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Shop/Cont...2075/SFV/32400
I was told Im not gonna need spacers but I have a feeling Im gonna want them to stick out further in the rears. I have always ran staggered wheels and love the look but I have a look Im trying to achieve with these wheels. I also figured it would be nice to finally be able to rotate my wheels instead of always replacing rears.
So now that that is out of the way Im looking at these adapters http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada.../5475-5475.htm
First question is, in the pic it shows open lugnuts on the lugs . Are those the ones I would use to attach the adapter to my lugs on the car? Then would I be able to use my regular lugnuts that come with the wheels to fit the ones on the adapter?
Im guessing this is how it works but I have no experience with these.
Second does anyone know what size adapter(1", 1.25", etc) I would want to use based off of the offset and size of the wheel above. Im gonna run 275/35/18s on all four. Or should I just wait til they come in, put them on and measure how much I want them to stick out from where they will sit?
Sorry for the long story but appreciate feedback.
I was told Im not gonna need spacers but I have a feeling Im gonna want them to stick out further in the rears. I have always ran staggered wheels and love the look but I have a look Im trying to achieve with these wheels. I also figured it would be nice to finally be able to rotate my wheels instead of always replacing rears.
So now that that is out of the way Im looking at these adapters http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada.../5475-5475.htm
First question is, in the pic it shows open lugnuts on the lugs . Are those the ones I would use to attach the adapter to my lugs on the car? Then would I be able to use my regular lugnuts that come with the wheels to fit the ones on the adapter?
Im guessing this is how it works but I have no experience with these.
Second does anyone know what size adapter(1", 1.25", etc) I would want to use based off of the offset and size of the wheel above. Im gonna run 275/35/18s on all four. Or should I just wait til they come in, put them on and measure how much I want them to stick out from where they will sit?
Sorry for the long story but appreciate feedback.
02-27-2009, 07:23 PM
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I understand I dont need them but im talking for personal preference if I want the rears to come out to the fenders more. With that offset Im thinking they are gonna be pretty tucked in. No?
02-28-2009, 08:41 AM
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I would go to a 285x35x18 tire instead of the spacer. I run a 295x35x18 tire on a 10x18 rim with a 54mm offset with no problems or wheel well modes. It will add 5mm spacing to get your tire closer to the lip.
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I'm on the same boat and have the same preference, good thread please provide some pictures when you complete the setup. I have a feeling that you need to go wider than 275s, if you like the wider look on the rear go with wider tires as well, it'll look bad ***, but that's my personal taste.