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Old 05-09-10, 05:01 PM
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Default Rear with 5mm no studs spacers safe?

Hi, I try putting 5mm spacer without studs at the rear of my IS350 with aftermarkets wheel, it seems that the OEM studs are kind of short, cuse I only get like 3.5 full turns from my lug nut, from what I have heard b4, don't I need atleast 5 and up full turns?
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I think you should use the studs that came with the spacers. Better safe than sorry bro.
Old 05-09-10, 05:39 PM
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I'm nervous about spacers period. I want them, but I heard unsafe stories. Anyone object?
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i mean 3.5 turns is a little tight (4+ turns is perfect) but you "should" be good.. i mean as long as you check every once in a while and make sure there tight.. and you should be good
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u need min of 6-7 turns to be safe.. 3.5 is def toooooo short....

iswtofifty, spacers are fine. so many people are running it without 0 problems.. used to have it on my car also..
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get the correct size lug bolts. find out what the oem size is, then add 5mm to it. Dont go by turns. This is your wheel we're talking about. Dont want to risk it coming off when your doing 60mph down the highway.

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yeah, i wouldnt roll like that.
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Originally Posted by n0th1ng
u need min of 6-7 turns to be safe.. 3.5 is def toooooo short....

iswtofifty, spacers are fine. so many people are running it without 0 problems.. used to have it on my car also..

stock only gives like 8 turns, in this case, studs is a must need for our IS if running with spacers.
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