Fighters Garage 5mm FD wheel spacers
02-05-09, 12:59 AM
#1
Fighters Garage 5mm FD wheel spacers
Has anybody used these with success? Im looking to put these in the rear with my stock rims. Ive read mixed reviews on wheather or not FD's need longer studs in the back or not. I know that there are many threads disucssing this but Im looking for a clear simple answer from someone with experience.
http://fighters-garage.com/spacer.html
Thanks,
http://fighters-garage.com/spacer.html
Thanks,
02-05-09, 01:45 PM
#4
I installed Ichiba 5mm spacers on my front wheels (FD) ($60 $ included studs, from Rishie at AutoRND). I am still using stock studs as nut does have acceptable number of turns.
While they are hubcentric, they are too thin to include an extension thus the wheel with its own chamfered edge itself is moved away from the 10mm high hub ring so hubcentricity is lost. I modified my own by epoxying hub rings onto the spacers; they work but arfter all I read hubcentricity is really only to help center the wheel during the installation .. careful wiggling of the wheel as you snug down the lug nut (assuming tapered seats) will accomplish the same.
While they are hubcentric, they are too thin to include an extension thus the wheel with its own chamfered edge itself is moved away from the 10mm high hub ring so hubcentricity is lost. I modified my own by epoxying hub rings onto the spacers; they work but arfter all I read hubcentricity is really only to help center the wheel during the installation .. careful wiggling of the wheel as you snug down the lug nut (assuming tapered seats) will accomplish the same.
02-05-09, 02:19 PM
#5
I installed Ichiba 5mm spacers on my front wheels (FD) ($60 $ included studs, from Rishie at AutoRND). I am still using stock studs as nut does have acceptable number of turns.
While they are hubcentric, they are too thin to include an extension thus the wheel with its own chamfered edge itself is moved away from the 10mm high hub ring so hubcentricity is lost. I modified my own by epoxying hub rings onto the spacers; they work but arfter all I read hubcentricity is really only to help center the wheel during the installation .. careful wiggling of the wheel as you snug down the lug nut (assuming tapered seats) will accomplish the same.
While they are hubcentric, they are too thin to include an extension thus the wheel with its own chamfered edge itself is moved away from the 10mm high hub ring so hubcentricity is lost. I modified my own by epoxying hub rings onto the spacers; they work but arfter all I read hubcentricity is really only to help center the wheel during the installation .. careful wiggling of the wheel as you snug down the lug nut (assuming tapered seats) will accomplish the same.
So are you saying that even with 5mm spacers, there is not enough thread left? I trust the fighters fitment, I am just worried about damaging the studs.
02-05-09, 07:59 PM
#8
im running 8mm floating hubcentric spacers in the front, with some extended studs. no issues soo far.
but thats for clearence issues.
if its for looks, I dont think a 5mm spacer would help much for the stock wheels imo. i would ethier get the bolt on spacers or get a nicer offset wheel
but thats for clearence issues.
if its for looks, I dont think a 5mm spacer would help much for the stock wheels imo. i would ethier get the bolt on spacers or get a nicer offset wheel
02-05-09, 08:39 PM
#9
I had an accident once with 5mm floating spacers on my 240sx. I was drifting at Phoenix International Raceway when the rear driver wheel flew off while drifting a 80+mph left turn.
It was a combination of the floating spacer and old OEM lug studs that was the problem.
02-05-09, 11:53 PM
#10
I use a 5mm floating spacer at the rear on my track wheels, so that they'll clear the trailing arm.
There is still hubcentricity, but there is NOT enough lug room, especially for the track. I ended up stripping a stud.
The fix? Extended shank lug nuts. Mine have a 1/4" extension past the acorn, that extends into the wheel hole and give extra thread room. No need to bolt the spacers on and off at the track, and no goofy-*** long studs.
There is still hubcentricity, but there is NOT enough lug room, especially for the track. I ended up stripping a stud.
The fix? Extended shank lug nuts. Mine have a 1/4" extension past the acorn, that extends into the wheel hole and give extra thread room. No need to bolt the spacers on and off at the track, and no goofy-*** long studs.
02-06-09, 02:53 PM
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I have the Powered by Max spacers on the GT-R. After going to proper bolt on hubcentric spacers, i refuse to go back to floating type due to the design and quality. If your studs are old and worn, maybe get new OEM replacements as well. These can cause problems.
Since you are in so cal, you are welcome to check out the ones i have. I know the Kics spacers are good too.
I am sure everyone has different opinions and feeling on stuff. I like the max stuff because they are in san diego and can offer support on their products as well, and they are very high quality parts with lot of thought behind them.
Since you are in so cal, you are welcome to check out the ones i have. I know the Kics spacers are good too.
I am sure everyone has different opinions and feeling on stuff. I like the max stuff because they are in san diego and can offer support on their products as well, and they are very high quality parts with lot of thought behind them.
