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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Default Any pics of wheel spacers installed?

i searched and no luck finding actual pics. just everybody says h&r makes them. I am curious of getting a set for the rear only and wonder how it will look. And what size spacing I should look to get, and such...any information is appreciated.

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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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the tC on H&R's web page has 15mm front and rear spacers on it...haven't seen any with just the rears yet..
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ok, i never seen that one. that cars nasty looking. racing stripes and wheels dont look right...anyways...

I think the backs look like they need pushed out somewhat. I have the trd springs and some 18's and i just would look more aggressive i think. Maybe I'll pick up a set soon...
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 04:30 AM
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anyone here know where to get these spacers and springs online, wvery vendor I search doesn't list scion, but H & R site says they make them, can you buy direct?
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http://www.speedaction.net/wheel-spacers-h-r-scion.html you can buy them here for our car
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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im pretty sure its the same part number as a few other 5x100 toyotas...i remember it was when i looked a while back
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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what do wheel spacers do exactly?
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^^^^they lower your offset
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 02:53 AM
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hmm maybe the 5mm will make a difference after all. thanks for the pic slammed.
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Originally Posted by daewonder
hmm maybe the 5mm will make a difference after all. thanks for the pic slammed.
maybe for the front, but the back will probably need atleast a 10mm spacer to kick it out enough.
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do these affect ride quality at all, or warranty stuff???
Old Apr 4, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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8mm-10mm would be perfect. can't find any
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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ditto.
Old Apr 5, 2005 | 04:32 AM
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i remember someone saying they had H&Rs on the way? where you at?! :D

i think getting 15mm H&Rs and having them machined down to 10mm would be ok for those looking for 10.
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joe@dezod has the wheel spacers. i'm thinkin of getting just 5mm ones for the rear cuz i have springs and i don't wanna screw up the suspension or ride. just trying to see if it's worth spending $60 for something i'd barely notice. suggestions anyone?
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Originally Posted by yellot00tr
joe@dezod has the wheel spacers. i'm thinkin of getting just 5mm ones for the rear cuz i have springs and i don't wanna screw up the suspension or ride. just trying to see if it's worth spending $60 for something i'd barely notice. suggestions anyone?
i was thinking about doing the same, but i really don't know anything about wheel spacers. i would like some more info/suggestions as well.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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can you use spacers with 19" rims and a trd drop????bump
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:23 AM
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ur after side is cut off
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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I have a bunch of 5 and 8 mm spacers laying around ill ship for $10 per pair... they are the cheepy cast spacers... i wouldnt recomend them on any car IMHO...

but, i wouldnt recomend anyting unless it is a hub centric spacer...

If you are getting after market wheels, get wheels with the correct offset to put them flush with the fender...



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