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20mm 25mm or 30mm wheel spacers?

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Posted by: 02V8Sport

Im looking to order wheel spacers for the front Jag STR wheels since they are sunk into the well a bit more than the rear. Anyone else using spacers on here? I dont want to go too far out. The attached pic shows the front wheel in a bit more than the rears.

Posted by: CashmereLS

They look t!ts already but a 20mm should seat them flush.

You say they are 50mm stock? So essentially 30mm will be the outcome with the 20mm spacer. I am a math champion.

Posted by: 97stscaddy

Whats wrong with having offset wheels?

How much wider are the rear wheels than the fronts?

Those wheels look awesome btw.

Posted by: 02V8Sport

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Originally Posted by 97stscaddy

Whats wrong with having offset wheels?

How much wider are the rear wheels than the fronts?

Those wheels look awesome btw.

Thanks, nothing wrong with having them offset, but I would like them to be more flush with the fenders

Rear are 18x9.5
Front are 18x8

Posted by: KD00LS

I'd maybe do like 5-10mm.

Posted by: 02V8Sport

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Originally Posted by KD00LS

I'd maybe do like 5-10mm.

20mm is the lowest I found, so I'll try those first

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

20 should be perfect. If you be ordering some let me know where, I want a pair also for mines.

Posted by: EmpireSix

mines ! lol.. nice

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

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Originally Posted by EmpireSix

mines ! lol.. nice

Posted by: 97stscaddy

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Originally Posted by HyeLifeLS

Is you is or is you aint...

If you want it flush with the fender just get a ruler and measure out from the edge of the wheel. See how many mm it takes to get it even with the rear.

Posted by: KD00LS

I'd think that they'd rub but maybe not.

Posted by: LS4me

Looks great as is!! I would leave it alone.

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

Well the wheel is 18x8 and I am positive that the offset is 60. So if you get a 20 mm adapter the offset will be at 40. With 245/40/18 tires it's gonna be purfect.

Posted by: thethirdeye88

i want to roll my fender lips and push the rim to the edge...

Posted by: Reverend

Where are you getting these spacers from?

Posted by: KD00LS

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Originally Posted by HyeLifeLS

Well the wheel is 18x8 and I am positive that the offset is 60. So if you get a 20 mm adapter the offset will be at 40. With 245/40/18 tires it's gonna be purfect.

Ohhh ok, I thought the wheel was 50mm offset.

Posted by: KD00LS

Artur are you gonna get spacers too?

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

I had my wheel off yesterday and it's 60 18x8. I wouldn't mind getting them to put the wheels a bit out. Also my friend is always bugging me that the front wheel is way in.

Posted by: 02V8Sport

I think both front and back are 60mm offset. Because a 9.5" wheel with a 50mm offset would not fit under the LS, it would stick way out.

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

The rear is 50 for sure.

Posted by: 02V8Sport

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Originally Posted by HyeLifeLS

The rear is 50 for sure.

I find that odd

Try using the calculator on here:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Use 8" with a 42mm as the current wheel spec which are my other wheels I have. Then use 9.5" and 50mm offset in the next box for new wheel specs.

It says the 9.5" wheel would stick out 11mm further than the 8" wheel.

My 8" wheels slightly rub the rear fender already and I have that area shaved.

11mm further is about 1/2 an inch. Therefore the 9.5" wheels would definitely rub with a 50mm offset according to this calculator.

Posted by: KD00LS

Conspiracy Theory...

Posted by: Reverend

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Originally Posted by Reverend

Where are you getting these spacers from?

/bump

Posted by: 02V8Sport

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Originally Posted by Reverend

/bump

They will be custom made by a shop:
http://www.wheeladapter.com/wheel_ad...el_spacers.asp

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

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Originally Posted by 02V8Sport

I am telling you man, take out the wheel and look at it. It's 50.

Posted by: 02V8Sport

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Originally Posted by HyeLifeLS

I am telling you man, take out the wheel and look at it. It's 50.

I believe you, I just dont see how my 8" with a 42mm and 255 tire rub then and these dont. Oh well, as long as they work, right?

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

Yea, that's right.

Posted by: KD00LS

Maybe it had something to do with the brand of tire. I know some run a little wide.

Posted by: Akkord29

do these spacers fit into the current studs? Would you have to replace them with longer ones?