Wheel spacer questions

V8ornothing · March 31st, 2011, 01:29 PM

What size wheel spacers should I get to look the best for my car? Also if anyone has a picture of their car with spacers on I'd appreciate it. Is there anything I'll need to know if I'm putting wheel spacers on my car?

tfofkyle · March 31st, 2011, 02:54 PM

sure ill whore my car out:
frpp b springs, 1" wheel spacers, 17x8" 99 cobras, 255/45 series tires:

Jazzer The Cat · March 31st, 2011, 04:45 PM

Installing wheel spacers requires two things

The first being clearance to run one. Depending on the wheel width and off-set, this can vary quit a bit. An OEM 8" wheel can easily be pushed out 1" and have no issues. A 9" or 10" wheel can usually be pushed out an equal amount, but rubbing is a possible issue. To confirm clearance, peep my Choosing a new tire thread and look under "I want fat meats" section for how to measure.

The second issue is the ends of the existing studs will protrude BEYOND the thickness of the spacer in nearly all cases. If the spacer is wide enough that the studs do NOT protrude past them, you are running too wide a spacer, IMO. Not all wheels will accept these protrusions, so you need to check the ones you wish to run.

Jazzer

wheelsjz · March 31st, 2011, 05:18 PM

I have OEM bullits 8in and I have 1in spacers. Wish the wheel stuck out farther to be honest, I'd go with 1.5in or even 2in.

Jazzer The Cat · March 31st, 2011, 05:26 PM

NOT a good idea, IMO. You are beginning to add sugnificant strain to the lug-bolts and bearings going that wide. I run a set of 1/2" spacers, but have replaced all the lug-bolts with race-grade longer studs so I have a full 1" of threads in each lug-nut.

Personally, I think 1" spacer is too much and would not run one myslef, but that is me

Jazzer

zdkel · March 31st, 2011, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by tfofkyle

sure ill whore my car out:
frpp b springs, 1" wheel spacers, 17x8" 99 cobras, 255/45 series tires:

Sexy

V8ornothing · March 31st, 2011, 08:03 PM

So I have stock size rims for my cobra I'm not sure if that is 8in or 9in. But I want to get billet 1.25in spacers and it has the billet lugs. You think that would be a problem? I have 275/40/17 tires.

97_Sleeper_Gt · March 31st, 2011, 09:55 PM

I got the cobra rims on my Gt with 275's in the rear and iMo they look better then adding wheel spacers.

V8ornothing · March 31st, 2011, 10:29 PM

I have a cobra with the stock rims and 275s and imo it still needs to be pushed out a bit.

VinceS2K · March 31st, 2011, 11:36 PM

1 and 1/2 inch wheel spacer's from AM

sit perfectly flush with the fender.

V8ornothing · March 31st, 2011, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Vince's98

1 and 1/2 inch wheel spacer's from AM

sit perfectly flush with the fender.

What size tire do you have?

VinceS2K · April 1st, 2011, 12:01 AM

245/40/17's all the way around on my stockers.

KV007 · April 1st, 2011, 12:09 AM

the lug bolts? you mean wheel studs, and check out my 315s with spacer in my garage pics

V8ornothing · April 1st, 2011, 12:14 AM

Ya sorry that's what I meant. So any recommendations on what I should get with 275s. I want a really aggressive look but I don't want any rubbing or anything.

KV007 · April 1st, 2011, 12:27 AM

i was talking to jazzer but just get a 1" i broke two wheel studs with 315s and a 1"

wheelsjz · April 1st, 2011, 03:17 AM

Yea forget what I said, listen to jazzer. He knows his stuff.

Jazzer The Cat · April 1st, 2011, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by V8ornothing

So I have stock size rims for my cobra I'm not sure if that is 8in or 9in. But I want to get billet 1.25in spacers and it has the billet lugs. You think that would be a problem? I have 275/40/17 tires.

I believe the '97 OEM Cobra wheels are 8" wide. In such a case, a 275 is too much tire for a proper fit. I recommend you drop back down to a 245 on your next set of tires.

Jazzer

Jazzer The Cat · April 1st, 2011, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by KV007

"... just get a 1" i broke two wheel studs with 315s and a 1"

huh?

KV007 · April 1st, 2011, 12:33 PM

i had my fr500s with 315s on them and a one inch spacer and somehow managed to snap two wheel studs in half... idk

V8ornothing · April 1st, 2011, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

I believe the '97 OEM Cobra wheels are 8" wide. In such a case, a 275 is too much tire for a proper fit. I recommend you drop back down to a 245 on your next set of tires.

Jazzer

I think both my pairs of rims are stock sizes, I'm not entirely sure though. I have 255s on one and I'm currently using 275s. Why are they too big for my rim? I mean I haven't had problems with it, but I have heard that before so I'm kind of wondering why the 275s are too big for stock

March 31st, 2011, 01:29 PM	#1
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wheel spacer questions What size wheel spacers should I get to look the best for my car? Also if anyone has a picture of their car with spacers on I'd appreciate it. Is there anything I'll need to know if I'm putting wheel spacers on my car? __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

March 31st, 2011, 02:54 PM	#2
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	sure ill whore my car out: frpp b springs, 1" wheel spacers, 17x8" 99 cobras, 255/45 series tires: __________________

March 31st, 2011, 08:03 PM	#7
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	So I have stock size rims for my cobra I'm not sure if that is 8in or 9in. But I want to get billet 1.25in spacers and it has the billet lugs. You think that would be a problem? I have 275/40/17 tires. __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

March 31st, 2011, 09:55 PM	#8
97_Sleeper_Gt Regular 1997 mustang gt N/A Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got the cobra rims on my Gt with 275's in the rear and iMo they look better then adding wheel spacers. __________________ *4.6exy*

March 31st, 2011, 10:29 PM	#9
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a cobra with the stock rims and 275s and imo it still needs to be pushed out a bit. __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

March 31st, 2011, 05:18 PM	#4
wheelsjz Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tracy, California Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have OEM bullits 8in and I have 1in spacers. Wish the wheel stuck out farther to be honest, I'd go with 1.5in or even 2in.

April 1st, 2011, 12:09 AM	#13
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	the lug bolts? you mean wheel studs, and check out my 315s with spacer in my garage pics __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

April 1st, 2011, 12:14 AM	#14
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya sorry that's what I meant. So any recommendations on what I should get with 275s. I want a really aggressive look but I don't want any rubbing or anything. __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

April 1st, 2011, 12:27 AM	#15
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	i was talking to jazzer but just get a 1" i broke two wheel studs with 315s and a 1" __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

April 1st, 2011, 03:17 AM	#16
wheelsjz Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tracy, California Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea forget what I said, listen to jazzer. He knows his stuff.

April 1st, 2011, 12:33 PM	#19
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	i had my fr500s with 315s on them and a one inch spacer and somehow managed to snap two wheel studs in half... idk __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

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