- Car
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 4Matic
No, you're fine. I'm not sure if the front is more out than the rears, but I'm not sure if someone would notice a 3 mm difference.
No, you're fine. I'm not sure if the front is more out than the rears, but I'm not sure if someone would notice a 3 mm difference.
- Car
- 09 FX50
I would.:wub:
but seriously if youre getting spacers might as well get the bigger ones and use them year round
- Car
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 4Matic
I would.:wub:
but seriously if youre getting spacers might as well get the bigger ones and use them year round
Ha. I have 25 mm spacers for emergency for my spare to clear my bbk, and I was shocked to see how big they were even thought I knew they were 25 mm.
He already has a 3 mm spacer, no need to buy any more spacers.
- Car
- 09 FX50
true. I have 20mm all around but am switching my rears to 25
If i do get spacers then it would simply be for aesthetic for the rear since the front i will be having longer studs because i do not feel safe without them. However i am skeptical about the security after reading many post about how there's more stress on the studs when adding these pro-spacers .....
- Car
- 2003 FX35T
- Name
- Brad
The 3mm spacers you are using in front are universal, I'm guessing? The only negative to using universal spacers are that they are not hub-centric. This CAN be ok - but it can also lead to wheel shake or a steering wheel vibration at certain speeds after a few weeks, even if it is totally ok now. This is what happened to me.
No need to replace the studs you have now if the studs come through the lug nuts with even one thread showing. If even one thread isn't coming through the back of the nut, then consider this:
I switched to the Ichiba V2 20mm spacers (should have gone for 25mm for looks), with hub-centric ring and it fixed my vibration. In this V2 style of spacer, the studs are not replaced - there are two sets of studs. Also, there really is no danger because of stress on these spacers as long as you are not laying down huge horsepower. If you don't have any high horsepower modifications, you won't approach the design limits of Ichiba/H&R spacers and you don't have anything to worry about from a metal fatigue/failure standpoint.
I fought against buying spacers for a long time because of the warnings I had read about. But after getting my 20mm, the car looks SO much better. It makes a huge difference in a good way.
I only get about 4~5 turns of the lugs for my winter rims for the front... In the back i get 7~7.5 turns....
I am worried about the front wheels. I do not intend to get more horsepower whatsoever or do any mods to the engine or to have better performance. So if you say that I am safe to get spacers, then I am once again uncertain, lol.
My question is, with pro-spacers will I get the safety recommendation of at least 7 turns? And forgive me for my lack of knowledge, but I am very new at this, I believe the spacers "connect" to the studs, then the wheels connect to the spacers. Right?
If so, my question is: Will the spacers have enough "turns" to the studs and will the wheels have enough "turns" on the studs of the spacers?
I didn't get centering rings when I got my wheels, I have ordered centering rings, they're on their way.
For me to get longer studs will cost me about $200 to get them with installation.
My garage can get me eibach pro-spacers 10mm for about $110 a pair, so if I do go with spacers, I am paying more, but I am willing to pay a little more if it is SAFE and will give a better look.
One more thing that concerns me is: will it be okay to fit the OEM 21" enkei wheels of my FX50s 09, for summer?
One last question, is it going to be a problem if it is used for winter?
Thanks
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- Car
- 09 FX50
i've had my H&Rs on for two yearsish and no problems.....and I drive like a bat out of hell.
- Car
- 09 FX50
H&R and ichiba are the more popular ones...I have H&R 20mm
Out of curiousity and speaking to engineers, they said that if you space the rims out, you end up putting more stress on the bearings and surrounding supports. Plus it changes how the car handles and reacts.
Seeing as how alot of people are doing this, has anyone seen any problems?
Seeing as how alot of people are doing this, has anyone seen any problems?
djpathfinder
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- Car
- 2005 FX45
The difference is just the thickness, otherwise they look the same.
A 5 mm difference between front and back is good. A lot of people are going with 20 or 25 mm ones...just depends how aggressive a look you want, and tire/wheel combo you have. Let's put it this way, if you go with less than 10mm and 15 mm, then there wouldn't be enough of a visual impact (for me) to justify the money you're spending.
A 5 mm difference between front and back is good. A lot of people are going with 20 or 25 mm ones...just depends how aggressive a look you want, and tire/wheel combo you have. Let's put it this way, if you go with less than 10mm and 15 mm, then there wouldn't be enough of a visual impact (for me) to justify the money you're spending.
- Car
- 09 FX50
yeah that's a fine setup.
the different between each size isnt very noticeable but the different from stock to 10 to 20 is...
here's mine with 20mm spacers from H&R
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i would just get 20's and call it a day. you wont notice anything smaller..
the different between each size isnt very noticeable but the different from stock to 10 to 20 is...
here's mine with 20mm spacers from H&R
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i would just get 20's and call it a day. you wont notice anything smaller..
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Ok, now my dealership was nice enough to call me and let me know that a 10mm will not be good because the studs stock studs will be too long and it wont fit properly since the wheels will hit the studs (so maybe shave them)
So now i am considering the 20mm front and back, he told me to get front and back the same thickness because my car is a 2009, and it is important to keep it the same so that all the fancy technology of the AWD works correctly and doesn't go crazy.
What do you guys think?
Thanks
So now i am considering the 20mm front and back, he told me to get front and back the same thickness because my car is a 2009, and it is important to keep it the same so that all the fancy technology of the AWD works correctly and doesn't go crazy.
What do you guys think?
Thanks
- Car
- 09 FX50
- Car
- 09 FX50
I paid around $275 for all 4 H&Rs....the H&Rs and ichibas are the popular ones....
the dealer charged me $250 to install them
so say around $500 total
- Car
- 09 FX50
because I went to a dealership lol.... Im pretty sure the ones I have are extended lugs but im not sure.
opinionimports.com is where I got mine like year and a half ago...