Wheel spacers, what to go with?

[Guyana00]

Hi everyone, I put some 92 rims on my 87 and I was wondering what spacers would be good to use to get them flush.

Spacers with new studs on them, or without?
How thick can I go and still use the stock nuts?
How thick do I need to go to get them flush? These two don't apply is spacers have studs.
What brands have you guys encountered and which ones would you recommend? What prices am I looking at?

I can't think of any other questions right now, answer what you can, and let me know anything else you think I need to know. I searched and I haven't come across anything satisfactory. Thanks.

 

[Guyana00]

I thought I'd have a bunch of replies by now, I'm sure a lot have you have used spacers on these rims for their mkiiis.

Chime in anytime.

 

[Mischief7m]

I am curious about this also, i have lexus is300 5 spokes.

anyone?

 

[CRE]

I believe Apexi is one of the makes of choice. This has been discussed on here quite a number of times though. Perhaps a search? I'd try "spacer recommendation" for starters.

 

[Guyana00]

Thanks, I searched spacers, wheel spacers, stock rims flush... I can't remember what else. I'll give that a try, if not if anyone else has a recommendation for me in the meantime...

 

[Solo1Supra]

I'm running a 5/8" spacer on the back of my 87 with stock sawblades.
That worked out really well. The spacers I picked up and the kind with the wheel studs in an aluminium spacer. They aren't hub centric, but so far, no ill effects from it. I'll see if I can find the link to where I got them and send you a PM.

 

[Mischief7m]

that would be great, thanks

 

[pb92supraturbo]

H&R makes a damn nice adapter, manufactured in Germany. I just used some on my Z to make the Z33 wheels flush. Be warned, they aren't cheap though ....

 

[WhtMa71]

PM borhor. I think he sells project kics spacers.
Or look here http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Kics_Wheel_Spacer
You need 5x114.3

 

[Guyana00]

I've been pointed to on or two options.

But what hasn't been answered for me yet is what thickness should I go with when using mkiii 5-spokes with my 87 to get a flush look.

Otherwise than that I'm pretty much informed about what I needed to know.

I'd like to know more about different experiences, good and bad, with different brand. I'd like to hear about them from people instead of reading company websites. Thanks.

 

[Solo1Supra]

If the 5 spokes are the same offset as sawblades, I'd go with the 5/8". 1" might kick the wheel out too far past the fenderwell.
Did you get the pic I sent in the PM?

 

[pb92supraturbo]

Here is H&R's method of checking gap and calculating spacer needed.

 

[bowsercake]

the H&R spacers have the correct centerbore as well.

 

[Guyana00]

I did get the pic you sent me and I think I found what I needed to know.

 

[CRE]

Are Ichiba Ver. II any good?

 

[BorHor]

Are Ichiba Ver. II any good?

Yeah they are pretty good. I have sold a bunch with no issues.

 

[fstlane88]

Boris can you get the Kics spacers now? I'm still interested in the 20mm's with rings, but last time I talked to you about em' they were back ordered.

 

[BorHor]

I could get kics but i will have to check stock. Ichiba are just as good and cheaper as well, also they are usually in stock.