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Old 04-14-2010, 10:53 PM
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Well I want to push my wheels out a bit, ive read 8mm is the max you can push the stockies. Since the Super 7's use the OEM lugs 8mm would be the max too right?? Any problems if I run wheel spacers??

I read that Kics is a good brand, so are these spacers in the link good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROJE...Q5fAccessories
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8mm is not just for stock wheels, 8mm is for the stock studs, any further you are suppose to get extended studs.
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Ahh I see then im good with the ones I listed?? Or will I need anything else? I read you need hub centric ring. But thats when you get extended studs right?
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you get the extended studs because anything over 8mm will push the wheel out to far and there will not be enough threads to properly tighten the lug nuts to
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i run 5mm spacers that help me clear my wilwoods and there has been no problems with them that i have noticed and in my opinion it looked almost flush and pretty good.
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Awesome

So I dont need hubcentric rings??

Just get the 8mm I listed and im good to go?
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i'm not sure about 8 my friend, i can only vouch for 5 mm.
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Old 04-15-2010, 01:35 AM
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Hmmm alright. Can someone confirm if I need with 8mm?
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I have ran 8mm with no problems just torq them down.
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What do you mean by torq them down?

Just take off the wheel and slap the spacer and put the wheel back on right...
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yeah. Just tighten them more often to be on the safe side.
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Ohh I get it just retight my stock lugs often when I run the spacers right?
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yeah use a torq wrench and torq it down to 75ft/lb
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I dont have a torque wrench tho :\
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you can get one at harbor fright for like 20 bucks...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239

I have that one and also the 3/8
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Harbor freight FTW..... I love that place
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Originally Posted by dqlostsoulz
you can get one at harbor fright for like 20 bucks...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239

I have that one and also the 3/8
Thanks man! So I should get the torque wrench before getting the spacers huh...
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to properly torque down your wheels yes,
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don't cheap out on a torque wrench.
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