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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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I am kind of insecure about running spaces on my upcoming rims that have a 48 offset.

I personally enjoy a more flush look rather than being really tucked in so automatically one may think just run spacers in order to push the wheel out more, but I want to here from people running spacers.

Do you feel it is a safe addition to my wheels? do you notice a difference in your car with and without spacers on?

BTW im thinking 5 mm spacers.
Old Nov 13, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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In the same boat, I asked my friend and all he said that you have to torque your wheels every once in awhile. Not to sure though, but I want to be hella flush!

http://vimeo.com/1436609?pg=embed&sec=1436609&hd=1
Old Nov 13, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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HELLAFLUSH FTW!

I thought about running 10's up front and 5's in the rear, but I dunno. I've always been wary of spacers.
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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I'm running 5mm Ichiba's all the way around. I feel no difference at all. With any spacers though, just make sure you change out the stock studs to a longer stud and regularly check the torque on your lugs and you should be fine.
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Yeah, make sure if you get spacers you get the kit that comes w/ hub centric spacers and longer studs.
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Nice, I'm thinking of going with wheelspacers too, have some flares and tenzos that I want to set just right watching this one...
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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48 offset is gonna suck, even with a 5mm spacer, you'll need a 15 or 20 to get even close to flush. sorry but if you get H&R spacers (i have run before a long with ichiba you wont have problems like said before just swap studs and check the lugs regularly.
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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i ordered 5mm up front :D we'll see how my stockies like that! i also have some 15mm h&r spacers for sale if anyone wants???
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