:best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??:
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:best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??:
ive done some searching and im just kinda confused. i plan on getting a set of slips(15x7) for next season, cause well im poor. they come in a 40mm only. and i wanted a much lower offset. i was thinking a +32mm would be good. so what extended studs and and spacers would be recommended and any other advise you could give me. thanxx
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (vbspec)
eg hatch, ill most likely be running a 205/50/15.. the new azenis depending on price... or if you would recommend something different
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (spock_rocker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spock_rocker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive just been told that there are advantages to running spacers... </TD></TR></TABLE>
No advantage if you have the proper offset wheels to start with
No advantage if you have the proper offset wheels to start with
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (spock_rocker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spock_rocker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive just been told that there are advantages to running spacers... </TD></TR></TABLE>
RJ is correct. As a matter of fact there is a disadvantage to spacers - you will most likely need longer studs. The only reason to use spacers is if you cannot get wheels in the offset you want.
You will see many stock class autocrossers using spacers to get the extra 1/4" track that they are allowed by the ruleset out of their stock wheels. But that is an exceptional case brought on by the rules and not by good engineering.
I would rather have a wheel with a 30mm offset then a 40mm offset wheel and a 10mm spacer; wouldn't you?
RJ is correct. As a matter of fact there is a disadvantage to spacers - you will most likely need longer studs. The only reason to use spacers is if you cannot get wheels in the offset you want.
You will see many stock class autocrossers using spacers to get the extra 1/4" track that they are allowed by the ruleset out of their stock wheels. But that is an exceptional case brought on by the rules and not by good engineering.
I would rather have a wheel with a 30mm offset then a 40mm offset wheel and a 10mm spacer; wouldn't you?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">+40mm offset is just fine</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup, or you can get the Rota Grid +38
yup, or you can get the Rota Grid +38
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00R101 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would rather have a wheel with a 30mm offset then a 40mm offset wheel and a 10mm spacer; wouldn't you?</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats what im getting at. i wanted to run a 32mm wheel but in order to go that and run slips ill need longer studs and a 8mm spacer.
thats what im getting at. i wanted to run a 32mm wheel but in order to go that and run slips ill need longer studs and a 8mm spacer.
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (spock_rocker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spock_rocker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> i wanted to run a 32mm wheel </TD></TR></TABLE>
Why? It will rub... you'll need to roll fenders quite a bit.
Why? It will rub... you'll need to roll fenders quite a bit.
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (spock_rocker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spock_rocker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive just been told that there are advantages to running spacers... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd be interesting in hearing what you think they are.
I'd be interesting in hearing what you think they are.
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (spock_rocker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spock_rocker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
thats what im getting at. i wanted to run a 32mm wheel but in order to go that and run slips ill need longer studs and a 8mm spacer. </TD></TR></TABLE>
A +32 mm offset wheel and a 8mm spacer makes the wheel +24mm off set not +40 like you think...
Read this http://www.discounttire.com/dt...s.jsp
thats what im getting at. i wanted to run a 32mm wheel but in order to go that and run slips ill need longer studs and a 8mm spacer. </TD></TR></TABLE>
A +32 mm offset wheel and a 8mm spacer makes the wheel +24mm off set not +40 like you think...
Read this http://www.discounttire.com/dt...s.jsp
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (vbspec)
well... the advantages are ive heard are better for grip and such, wider stance the better grip. what i was saying was.. slipstreams only come in a +40mm offset and i would like to run a +32mm offset... so in order to do that i know im gonna have to run an 8mm spacer and extended studs. and im prepared to roll the fenders.
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Why? It will rub... you'll need to roll fenders quite a bit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
roll the fender some yes, it wont rub if you roll you fenders enough and stay at a decent height.
I ran a +32 offset wheel with a 205-50-15 and i had no problems rubing.
As far as studs go i like ARP kinda pricy though, or Doorman studs (most auto parts stores carry them) for a certian year cavalier and for a certian year TL or RL or CL. there is a great thread in this forum about studs. Easiest way to go would be ARP.
as fair as spacers im not sure
Why? It will rub... you'll need to roll fenders quite a bit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
roll the fender some yes, it wont rub if you roll you fenders enough and stay at a decent height.
I ran a +32 offset wheel with a 205-50-15 and i had no problems rubing.
As far as studs go i like ARP kinda pricy though, or Doorman studs (most auto parts stores carry them) for a certian year cavalier and for a certian year TL or RL or CL. there is a great thread in this forum about studs. Easiest way to go would be ARP.
as fair as spacers im not sure
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (.RJ)
can i run rear TL studs all the way around? and have enough thread left for an 8mm spacer maybe a 10mm if i wanted to??
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Re: :best sized spacer and studs to use for autox and daily driving??: (spock_rocker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spock_rocker »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can i run rear TL studs all the way around? and have enough thread left for an 8mm spacer maybe a 10mm if i wanted to?? </TD></TR></TABLE>
correct no more then 10mm though
correct no more then 10mm though
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