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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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Suggested Wheel Spacers for FC

I have rims with same dimensions as stock 16's. The fronts line up well with the Fender awhile the Rears sit deep In.

How far out should I go with the spacers allowing me to max out on the threaded rods that are retained on the Hub? I'm told to go with 3mm for front and 5mm for the rear.

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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 10:32 PM
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I should also mention my FC Is lowered 1.4".
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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i would first take out a measuring tape and find out exactly what the offset of the rims are for the rear. Without knowing this i could not say on what spacer you would need or can use.
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 03:36 AM
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In order to retain the stock length of the existing studs I would not exceed 5mm. Anything more than that and you should put longer studs in there.

With regards to the size of spacer I'd suggest following Cheers suggestion. I must add that the only spacers I've found to be studded are 25mm ones.

I've had a real hard time finding anything more. More than likely a 5mm spacer should be fine for you.

BTW, what's the width of the wheels and tire sizes you're looking to run while you're at it. You know, looking for the offset measurement on the wheel.
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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I have 16' Anterra's. I'm running 205/55/16's. The fronts are almost flush with the fender but the rears are hurting. A real bad negative camber. I don't know what the offset Is for these rims. How can I check?

Does 3' spacers for the fronts and 5' for the fronts seem plausible?
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Old Mar 18, 2003 | 03:01 AM
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Originally posted by silverrotor
I have 16' Anterra's. I'm running 205/55/16's. The fronts are almost flush with the fender but the rears are hurting. A real bad negative camber.
Why not just get the battleversion rear camber link to straighten the wheel, that will give you good camber again, and also push the wheel out towards the fender.
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