OK I just picked up some 2003 protage es rims for my 2nd gen.

The measurements are 16" 5x114.3 offset is +50

Now if I am correct my rims are 15" 5x114.3 offset of +40

So I have a 10mm difference and dont know the backspace of either rims yet.

I heard alot about spacers, and the have a really high price, BUT the only spacer pics I see people post are more like adapters then spacers.

So I searched through summit and found some.


Here's the Link

now even though I dont know the backspece yet theory would say that the 7/16" spacer would be great since its .4375" thick and I only need .39"

What do you think?

Wouldnt this also solve the problem of putting FD rims on your FC?

Doesnt that price tag look great if this works?

 

I have spacers I used to have 18x9 in the front ant 18x10 1/2 in the back. I have only front spacers and the offset is perfect

 

but are they like these or the $240.00 ones?

 

they are only 10mm different if the rim is the same width. you need to know the width of each rim in order to buy spacers.

 

and if you buy those. you will also need longer studs. which requires removing both your front hubs witch is a bit of work.

 

Right I am not buying anything till I go pick up my rims, but I just wanted to know why people would spend an un-godly amount on their spacers if they can just use these.

 

eh good time to do the brakes IMO

 

I changed studs with the hubs still on.

 

I replaced a few of my front studs without removal. It was tight but the studs had a little bit of a notch out of one side which allowed them to squeeze by the hub.

Mine is an 88 vert with the 4 piston brakes and 5 lugs BTW

John

 

looking for something like these...?

http://www.cxe7.com/fsft/spacer1.jpg
http://www.cxe7.com/fsft/spacer2.jpg
http://www.cxe7.com/fsft/spacer3.jpg
http://www.cxe7.com/fsft/spacer4.jpg

if so, pm me, i know a guy who can hook it up