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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Anyone know where i can get a pair of 10mm 5x100 spacers with extended studs? I've checked H&R but they seem to be pretty expensive. Anyone know where i can get a cheaper set? I don't want to go ebay cheap, maybe somewhere in between lol
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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ebay spacers are pretty much the same as ichibas. I had both and can't even notice the difference.
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Yeah i wouldn't mind getting ebay spacers but I don't think i would trust the extended studs.
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Yeah i wouldn't mind getting ebay spacers but I don't think i would trust the extended studs.
havent seen any problems on the threads
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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This guy has cheap ones. Not sure if he will ship. Never hurt to ask.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/2177730986.html
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...T#ht_500wt_956

If you don't trust the studs (they should be fine) pick up some ARP studs. They aren't that expensive.
Old Feb 4, 2011 | 01:23 AM
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^Thanks, yeah i just got back from the tire shop and even though they torque down to 90lbs, the tire guy still said i needed extended studs asap
Old Feb 4, 2011 | 05:17 AM
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buy the ebay ones that are hubcentric to our car. i have 10mm in the rears with extended studs and absolutely no problem. they are made from the same metals that HR, Ichiba aremade from. you're just not paying top dollar for the name.
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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i have a question....

so i got my new wheels... I LOVE them.. besides that they are only 18 x 7.5 /45
and they have a good finger gap all around which is a good 1.2-1.5mm space.

tire size : 225/40/18

I dont want to be super hella flush... dont want to rub... or waste tire because of camber... just want a nicer look.

Is there any way to see how my car would look better? Like putting 10mm thick hex nuts on my studs and put the wheels back to see how much clearance i have? And repeat it with two 10mm thick hex nuts?
Of course i dont want to drive it like that.

according to that list in the other topic the wheel would be flush with 20et if i have 18 x 7.5... that means if i have et45 then i need a 25mm spacer to be flush? I dont see how that would work... there is just no space in there.. maybe 1cm but not 2.5...

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You can go 5mm no problem and not rub.
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well.. my friend already ordered 15mm so i will try those on... then we will see...
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CSOCSO
well.. my friend already ordered 15mm so i will try those on... then we will see...
yes we shall
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Here is mine 20 mm spacer wheels are 18-9.5 offset +30 now +10
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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That looks pretty good, maybe a bit much. How do you not destroy your rear bumper?
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