I've got some 15x6.5 Spoon wheels. +42mm offset.

I'm going to be installing some Spoon calipers.

My question is, what size spacer should I use on STOCK Type R studs? The tire shop has two options: 1/4" = 6.35mm; 5/16" = 7.9mm All I'm going to need is 5mm to clear the caliper. However, I think I'd prefer the stance with the 7.9mm spacer. Is this going to cause a safety issue? Am I going to have enough stud length to go with the wider offset?

Thanks

 

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You REALLY think you could ever tell the difference in looks from one and a half extra millimeters?

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Make sure you have at least six full turns on the lug nuts (and seven is even better); if not, get longer studs.



Modified by nsxtasy at 5:36 PM 2/8/2007

 

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You REALLY think you could ever tell the difference in looks from one and a half extra millimeters?

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Haha...Didn't really think about it. Brain fart! I was only thinking numbers, not the visual difference.

 

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definately

 

supposedly 5mm will make it so that youre lugs are only tightened on by a couple threads...honestly for safety's sake get extended studzors lol