Spacers??

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jeetaa

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I know i know this has been discussed many times before but i just wanted to know how much tires would flush/or stick out if i add 25mm spacers on to my falken rt-7m 20x8.5? thanks
 
Only way to really know is to pull the wheel and get the offset. It should be stamped on the back. Otherwise, you're just guessing. Can't just slap spacers on without knowing where you're starting from. When they talk about adding 20/25/30mm spacers, that's with stock wheels and everyone knows the offsets. Stock offsets are very weak so there's a good chance that these Falken's have more aggressive offsets than stock. If you just put on a 25mm spacer, it'll probably stick out too far.
 
shadow191 said:
Only way to really know is to pull the wheel and get the offset. It should be stamped on the back. Otherwise, you're just guessing. Can't just slap spacers on without knowing where you're starting from. When they talk about adding 20/25/30mm spacers, that's with stock wheels and everyone knows the offsets. Stock offsets are very weak so there's a good chance that these Falken's have more aggressive offsets than stock. If you just put on a 25mm spacer, it'll probably stick out too far.
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Thanks man.. ill def check it out before i buy.
 
Here some info I found:

Here are some easy ways to measure your wheel gap -

Old-Fashioned Tape Measure
With the car on the ground, hang a piece of masking tape from your fender. Stick a quarter or a nickel on the end so that it hangs straight down. Next measure in from the masking tape to the outside edge of your tire. This will tell you how much space you have until the tire would contact the lip of the fender. Pick a spacer that is slightly less than this measurement. This will ensure the tire does not rub on the fender lip.
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Even More Old-Fashioned Rulers
Same as the method above but if you don't have masking tape to hang from the fender, you can use a straight-edge or ruler and another ruler or tape measure. Gently hold the straight-edge from the bottom of the fender lip. Measure in to the outiside of the tire. The gap between the straight-edge and the tire is your available clearance. Choose a spacer size slightly less than this dimension.

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Wheel Studs and Washers
For this method, you would purchase at least two wheel studs to thread into the hub and corresponding nuts to lock the wheel down (link to TMS 90mm studs). Remove your wheel and bolts. Thread the studs into the hub. Place washers down the stud to the hub. Slide the wheel over the studs. If it makes contact with the caliper or suspension, add more washers. Once the clearances are set, lock the wheel down with the nuts. Lower the car to the ground and roll - don't drive! - the car back and forth so the suspension will settle. Check your clearances again and also for tire-fender contact. Adjust if necessary. The end thickness of your washers will be your minimum spacer size. If you have space left over before the tire hits the fender, consider going with an even bigger spacer for improved looks.
Remember to remove your studs or install them the proper way before driving.

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Studs and washers installed in the hub. Pictured is a BBS 90mm stud and 5 washers (roughly 15mm).

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Studs and washers installed with the wheel.
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Take a look at my garage. I am running 20" Axis Ordens (20x8.5, 35mm offset) with 25 mm spacers all around. Just to kind of give you an idea
 
I have some spacers laying around my garage - 4 20mm - if you want to try them on and see
 
zebra555 said:
Here some info I found:
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thanks bro ill use two rulers method=p

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jbaker1121 said:
I have some spacers laying around my garage - 4 20mm - if you want to try them on and see
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that would be great bro.. are u in ny?

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KyTy3OFF said:
Take a look at my garage. I am running 20" Axis Ordens (20x8.5, 35mm offset) with 25 mm spacers all around. Just to kind of give you an idea
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i like it bro.. but idk what are the offset on my wheels
 
jeetaa said:
lol i guess i would do that.. but im running square setup but rears are more sunken in than the fronts
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I have a difference of 13 mm between front and rear for my summer staggered setup and they look flush. Use a 10 mm bigger spacer in the back since you run a square setup.
 
I am in NY but Dr.2k is buying them from me, sorry.


Easiest method is measuring from the top part of the lip with two rulers; 90 degree angle from fender to get an approximate.

Do this, post a pic or your results, and we can help figure it out
 
jbaker1121 said:
I am in NY but Dr.2k is buying them from me, sorry.


Easiest method is measuring from the top part of the lip with two rulers; 90 degree angle from fender to get an approximate.

Do this, post a pic or your results, and we can help figure it out
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np bro and i found out that the offset is 40.. so should i go with 20mm or 25.. i dont wana exact flush setup for the rears.. i want them to poke out a little bit
 
Get the 25, that would give you a +15 offset on 8.5". At stock height it might poke a little. If you drop it, it'll tuck.
 
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