Wheel spacers or adapters?
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Wheel spacers or adapters? I have a pair of widened 10 spokes that I had on my 93. I had to bfh the wheel wells. I don't want to for my new 02 SOM I just picked up. I really only need 1/2" on each side. What are my options?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Couple options:
The best looking option is probably a 1/2" spacer and longer studs.
The "easy" route would be a hubcentric adapter. The rub here is that the smallest adapter you can usually find is 1" and if the back of your wheels are solid (instead of recessed), you'll need a 1.5" thick spacer to clear the factory studs. My 18" x 10.5" C6 wheels are recessed so I run a 1" adapter in the rear. My track wheels are OEM C5 Z06 Alcoas -- they are solid in the back and it takes the 1.5" spacer to mount properly.
The best looking option is probably a 1/2" spacer and longer studs.
The "easy" route would be a hubcentric adapter. The rub here is that the smallest adapter you can usually find is 1" and if the back of your wheels are solid (instead of recessed), you'll need a 1.5" thick spacer to clear the factory studs. My 18" x 10.5" C6 wheels are recessed so I run a 1" adapter in the rear. My track wheels are OEM C5 Z06 Alcoas -- they are solid in the back and it takes the 1.5" spacer to mount properly.
1/2" spacer and if you intend the setup to be relatively permanent you can have the spacer tig tick welded to the wheel so it's simple to install and remove the wheel
I just bought some cast aluminum 1/2" spacers on ebay for $13 shipped.
I just bought some cast aluminum 1/2" spacers on ebay for $13 shipped.
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Couple options:
The best looking option is probably a 1/2" spacer and longer studs.
The "easy" route would be a hubcentric adapter. The rub here is that the smallest adapter you can usually find is 1" and if the back of your wheels are solid (instead of recessed), you'll need a 1.5" thick spacer to clear the factory studs. My 18" x 10.5" C6 wheels are recessed so I run a 1" adapter in the rear. My track wheels are OEM C5 Z06 Alcoas -- they are solid in the back and it takes the 1.5" spacer to mount properly.
The best looking option is probably a 1/2" spacer and longer studs.
The "easy" route would be a hubcentric adapter. The rub here is that the smallest adapter you can usually find is 1" and if the back of your wheels are solid (instead of recessed), you'll need a 1.5" thick spacer to clear the factory studs. My 18" x 10.5" C6 wheels are recessed so I run a 1" adapter in the rear. My track wheels are OEM C5 Z06 Alcoas -- they are solid in the back and it takes the 1.5" spacer to mount properly.
If you're asking about rear only & for mostly straight line driving, then OK. Front wheels that turn are a different issue. Spacers change the king pin inclination angle & will most certainly negatively effect steering.
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From: Chelsea, Michigan
i recommend using arp studs. They have a package for our cars. I have the front arp 2.5 inch long studs with the 15mm spacer from eibach
And on the rear i have 1 inch hubacentric spacers in the rear
And on the rear i have 1 inch hubacentric spacers in the rear