Yes, I did a search, but it wasn't helpful to me. I searched for wheel spacers, hub spacers and the only thing I could find are H&R ones. I have a 97 Integra, with Skunk 2 extended wheel studs. I put some hx wheels on but they hit the front brake caliper bracket. Since I have the extended wheel studs, I cant use the H&R spacers. I could shave some off of the bracket, but it would be nice to bring the wheels out anyway. Has anyone had a similar experience and a solution?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hacuramonkey &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, I did a search, but it wasn't helpful to me. I searched for wheel spacers, hub spacers and the only thing I could find are H&R ones. I have a 97 Integra, with Skunk 2 extended wheel studs. I put some hx wheels on but they hit the front brake caliper bracket. Since I have the extended wheel studs, I cant use the H&R spacers. I could shave some off of the bracket, but it would be nice to bring the wheels out anyway. Has anyone had a similar experience and a solution?</TD></TR></TABLE>

What do you mean you can't use H&R wheel spacers? Of course you can. They require extended wheel studs--all spacers really should be using them. The thing is H&R's usually come with the studs is all.

H&R sells a couple of really big spacers that require different mounting setups, but the type that you're going to need (i.e. 5mm or so) is not going to be a problem.

-k

 

you don't need to buy spacers.

you can shave a few mm(3, i think) off of your brake calipers and the hx wheels fit just fine. as far as i know the caliper trimming is safe and not done on areas that would be dangerous.

it's easier, cheaper, and in my eyes safer. less leveraged stress on the studs.

try a search for more information.

 

just put on spacer. its only 5 bux each at local tire shop..

 

anyone have pics?

 

You asked, here it is;



This is on my 89 civic hatchback with DA brakes (with EX spindles). The caliper bracket has been "clearanced".

Wes

 

very nice to the gunmetal hx rims


back on topic, I guess it depends what you're looking to accomplish- true the spacers will put additional stress on the studs, but it will also increase your overall track width by double the width of each spacer (one on each side-duh). It doesn't sound like alot, but if you're planning on doing autox and/or track stuff with the car, every little bit helps. Especially with those skinny hx rims. Of course you could always run even thicker spacers, get the hx wheels widened and squeek some wider tires on there

but most people just grind down the caliper :dunno:

 

so hx's dont fit over integra calipers?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iDISLIKEspeedbumps. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so hx's dont fit over integra calipers?</TD></TR></TABLE>

???

 

nice

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hanson said &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you don't need to buy spacers.

you can shave a few mm(3, i think) off of your brake calipers and the hx wheels fit just fine. as far as i know the caliper trimming is safe and not done on areas that would be dangerous.

it's easier, cheaper, and in my eyes safer. less leveraged stress on the studs.

try a search for more information.</TD></TR></TABLE>

horrible info

dude freakin some h&r or eibach 5mm spacers with the extended studs is by far the safest and easiest way to go.....maybe not as cheap, but IMO best way to go

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iHATEspeedbumps. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so hx's dont fit over integra calipers?</TD></TR></TABLE>

not without spacers

or shaving caliper