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Old 01-16-14, 08:46 PM
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Default Anyone Running Spacers on Stock 2012+ Wheels?

Is anyone with the 2012+ OEM rims have spacers, if so... what size spacers, type, and pics?

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I've been thinking of putting spacers but never got to start a thread on it!!! I think mine would look good with tiny spacers, especially on the front.
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Originally Posted by ttbasterd
I've been thinking of putting spacers but never got to start a thread on it!!! I think mine would look good with tiny spacers, especially on the front.
How many millimeters are you planning to do?
Old 01-18-14, 08:36 AM
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Im going to be spacing my wheels as soon as I get Coils.
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15 or 20mm should be just right for a flush look
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Originally Posted by ULTSISF
15 or 20mm should be just right for a flush look
All around?
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
All around?
Yes...or depending on your preference you can do 20F 15R or reverse. Most just go with the same number all around.
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i'm curious, does anyone know if using spacers has any long term or otherwise negative consequences to the car or in it's handling abliity?
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search for swift springs in this forum. There is a member with a 2011 or 2012 running spacers on springs but it has good before/after photos.
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I have spacers close to a year now on my stock wheels. Zero issues
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good info/pics here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-question.html
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H&R spacers seems to be the preferred. I am slightly hesitant, read about one guy who's spacer broke and wheel came off. Not on H&R tho..
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Originally Posted by Vervish
H&R spacers seems to be the preferred. I am slightly hesitant, read about one guy who's spacer broke and wheel came off. Not on H&R tho..
I have H&R spacers 15mm all around on my 2010 wheels.
H&R spacers are using extended studs, absolutely no issues.
I know few members here even tracking these. I have a full confidence.
You would have to brake five studs to lose the wheel. If you get a chance to install
them yourself, you will realize how strong they are.

I would not consider "adapter" style spacers, that's when you might lose a wheel and die.
It is just too much stress on the aluminium adapter on this somewhat heavy high performance
car. NO ADAPTERS, if you like to live.
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so, with the '12+ wheels... what would be perfect size to get without having to roll the fenders on stock spec tires?

Front - 15mm, 20mm, or 25mm
Rear - 15mm, 20mm, or 25mm
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
so, with the '12+ wheels... what would be perfect size to get without having to roll the fenders on stock spec tires?
Front - 15mm, 20mm, or 25mm
Rear - 15mm, 20mm, or 25mm
I have 15mm all around with 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 tires, plus my front is lowered 0.7 inch.
No issues, the front is tight, I could not go any wider. Rear is fine.

For you on wider rims, but stock tires I would not go over 15mm, that is just me.


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