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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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Help with offsets!

Hey guys,
Here's the deal...

Drop: Tein 350z H-Tech

F: 19x9.5 +26 on 245/35/19
R: 19x10.5 +26 on 285/35/19

Will I rub if I run 5mm spacers on all corners? What would be the ideal spacer length if I wanted an aggressive stance without having to roll my fenders?

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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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did you cut the rear bumper stop at all?

if not, i'm pretty sure you will not rub with 5mm all around
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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No, didn't cut the springmount. Will +21 offset give me an aggressive stance? I don't wanna waste $ on 5mm spacers if it's not going to give me a flush look.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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honestly 5mm is nothing, and i would just save my money. you would BARELY notice a 5mm spacer. a normal person wouldnt even be able to tell
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by NAT@FFTec
honestly 5mm is nothing, and i would just save my money. you would BARELY notice a 5mm spacer. a normal person wouldnt even be able to tell
Understood. Would you know what kind of offsets I should be looking at to get an aggressive look without having to roll fenders?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tragedycat
Understood. Would you know what kind of offsets I should be looking at to get an aggressive look without having to roll fenders?
a 15-20mm spacer and you should be good.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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for reference, I'm running 19x9.5 +3 F 255/35/19, 19x10.5 +4 R 275/35/19:
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by NAT@FFTec
a 15-20mm spacer and you should be good.
with his wide tire setup in the rear and minimal drop, those would stick out and the rear would definitely rub. but +1 on getting atleast a 10mm spacer, 5mm is nothing.

OP... it depends on how much rear camber you're running right now.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by patman530
for reference, I'm running 19x9.5 +3 F 255/35/19, 19x10.5 +4 R 275/35/19:
you're also dropped a lot more and have more negative camber. Remember, the OP does NOT want to roll his fenders (for reasons unknown)
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
with his wide tire setup in the rear and minimal drop, those would stick out and the rear would definitely rub. but +1 on getting atleast a 10mm spacer, 5mm is nothing.

OP... it depends on how much rear camber you're running right now.
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I have a front and rear camber kit so my camber is just barely in OEM spec. Not sure what it is, exactly.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
with his wide tire setup in the rear and minimal drop, those would stick out and the rear would definitely rub. but +1 on getting atleast a 10mm spacer, 5mm is nothing.

OP... it depends on how much rear camber you're running right now.
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o wow i missed the part where he mentioned his tire size. in that case i would definitely stick with the 10mm spacer so you dont have to run any crazy camber. might as well try to put as much of that rubber you got on the road
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tragedycat
I have a front and rear camber kit so my camber is just barely in OEM spec. Not sure what it is, exactly.
it's most likely around -1.2/4 front and rear. Is there any particular reason you dont want to roll your fenders?
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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the op could probably run 15mm in fronts with no issues
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
it's most likely around -1.2/4 front and rear. Is there any particular reason you dont want to roll your fenders?
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I just don't like the idea of permanently changing an aspect of my car. If I ever wanted to get rid of my rims and run stockers, I don't want it looking weird. Or have to potentially deal with rusting and paint cracking issues in the future, etc.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by tragedycat
I just don't like the idea of permanently changing an aspect of my car. If I ever wanted to get rid of my rims and run stockers, I don't want it looking weird. Or have to potentially deal with rusting and paint cracking issues in the future, etc.
lol, you cant see the lip unless you're looking from down on the ground, it looks no different with stock wheels on it. If you do it right, or get it done right, the paint wont chip, if it doesn't crack when performing the fender roll, it will never crack afterwards. You heat the paint up so it can flex, then once it cools down, it sets again.
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