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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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What size spacers do i need?

Ok here's my wheel specs..

Size: Staggered Setup 20"x8.5"(Front) and 20"x10"(Rear)

Bolt pattern Available: 5 lug 5x114.3/5x120+35mm offset


Fronts: 245/30/20 Falken Fk452's
Rears: 275/30/20 Falken Fk452's


I was running 35 series tires on them. Just replaced my tires.
Now i have a lot more gap. Looks funky with all the extra space between the tires and fenders..Fenders will be rolled when i get spacers..
 

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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25mm all around
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Thanks a lot man. yea i have 30's right now. I didn't know it would be that big of difference from 35's to 30's. what kind of spacers would you recommend?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Ok i think I'll get these. http://www.ichibausa.com/25albowhsp6.html
Thanks again for your help
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
25mm all around
For once I'm gonna recommend bigger spacers than you. I say go 30mm all around.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Damn really? 30mm?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
For once I'm gonna recommend bigger spacers than you. I say go 30mm all around.
i concur
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
For once I'm gonna recommend bigger spacers than you. I say go 30mm all around.
Yea, that would work too
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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i say, paint the front lip, don't get the spacers, use the money to get some rims with better offsets and quality.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Kao1
Damn really? 30mm?
Sportmaxx/XXR wheels suck for many reasons, weakass fitments being one of them.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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i would take a tape measure and measure from your tire to the lip of the fender.

Then buy that length spacer!!

Dont buy based on guesses!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Thanks all for your inputs.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by str8dum1
i would take a tape measure and measure from your tire to the lip of the fender.

Then buy that length spacer!!

Dont buy based on guesses!
It's hardly a guess if we know the offsets on a stock body.
 
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