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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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wheel spacer size? - OEM suspension and Rays

Hey guys,

I just raised my 03 Coupe back to stock height with the sport package oem springs and I installed the oem rays 19" wheels for my winter setup.

I noticed the front are flush with the fender but the rears sit a little deep in the wheel well. I want to space them out so they're flush with the rear fender and aligned evenly with the fronts. What size wheel spacers do you guys recommend for this setup? I'm thinking 25mm?

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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 05:02 AM
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I did 25mm Ichiba V2 on my 06 sport suspension with Rays front and back. Looked perfect.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ddzc
Hey guys,

I just raised my 03 Coupe back to stock height with the sport package oem springs and I installed the oem rays 19" wheels for my winter setup.

I noticed the front are flush with the fender but the rears sit a little deep in the wheel well. I want to space them out so they're flush with the rear fender and aligned evenly with the fronts. What size wheel spacers do you guys recommend for this setup? I'm thinking 25mm?

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Heres a idea of what 25mm spacers look like.. 25 rear 20 front.H&R btw.
wheel spacer size? - OEM suspension and Rays-p54jea8.jpg
 
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Either 20/25 or 25/30 (front/rear) will work.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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sub'd for info
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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I did 25 all around as well. It's as close to perfectly flush as possible
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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I do a lot of 20/25. No issues. Close to flush look. 25/30mm with give flush look.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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So the 25's will flush it out all the way around? I'm on the OEM 19 inch rays myself, and this thread has suddenly become super useful..

Would one expect a little more camber wear doing something like this? Or could that be avoided.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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I did my homework before choosing a size and 25 all around worked great. I even installed them myself. Just remember to add "Anti-Seize" silver cream to the flat surface of the spacer so that they will come off in the future. Go with a "Hubcentric" spacer so that you don't have any wobble issues at high speeds.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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It's flush all around. No more camber wear. I don't think the geometry changes since ride height isn't changing
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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It's flush all around. No more camber wear. I don't think the geometry changes since ride height isn't changing
^^ That's right..
 
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dukehotty
I did my homework before choosing a size and 25 all around worked great. I even installed them myself. Just remember to add "Anti-Seize" silver cream to the flat surface of the spacer so that they will come off in the future. Go with a "Hubcentric" spacer so that you don't have any wobble issues at high speeds.
+1 on the hub centric. I got mine from z1 for like $130 for all 4 I think. .. or maybe 170. I forget
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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If anyone can chime in: I have an 07 G35 coupe with the Nismo S-Tune suspension and Rays. I'm looking for that flush look as well. I can't decide if I want to go 25mm all around or 25f/30r. Anyone have any insight? PIctures? All would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Does the stune sit lower? If not, 25s will be flush. I'll go outside right now and get a couple pictures for you guys. If your car is any lower than 1/2" under stock, I'd do 20mm in the rear to avoid any possible rubbing over bumps
 
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Well. I tried. App crashes every time I add a picture. Maybe it can't handle the resolution. I'll try to add them to photobucket and add a link
 
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