AMGala

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I want to widen my stance a bit, I feel like my wheels sit inside the fender too much. I have CL-S rims (17x7, +55). Based on the "Will It Fit" thread, I can go to +42 with a 7" wide rim. So I wanted to add a 10 mm spacer. But I haven't found any 10 mm spacers for our car, only 5 mm and then 15 mm, and higher. So I looks like I'd only be able to use the 5 mm. Do you think it's even worth it to get the 5 mm spacers? Or does anyone know where to get 10 mm spacers?

Edward'TLS

With the 5mm spacers, the wheel nuts will also be grabbing the wheel-nut bolts 5mm less.

AMGala

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I believe the spacers come with longer studs that replace the original studs.

Tampa TL

If they do then go for it.

AMGala

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So I bought generic 10mm spacers since H&R and Project Kics don't make a 10mm. I understand I will need new studs, but I was wondering, how do I replace the studs? Also, I bought hub centric rings that I thought were for the spacers, but it looks like they are for wheels. Here are pics:







Does anyone know where to get the correct hub centric rings? Thanks.

princelybug

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Just to answer the OP's original question: IMHO, it's not worth it.

AMGala

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I respect your opinion, however, these spacers were pretty inexpensive so I pulled the trigger. The H&R and Project Kics ones (which come with the correct hub centric distance and longer studs) are about $150 for a pair, so that would be $300 for a set of 4. These were MUCH cheaper.

Edward'TLS

Do the longer studs come with the spacers ?

fsttyms1

The hubcentric ring will do you no good if it wont sit in the spacer AND wheel.

Phrosttz0

i run 7mm spacers in the front and do not have extended lugs...

Edward'TLS

So the wheel nuts are grabbing the OEM wheel studs 7mm less.

bibledriver

Personally, I am not sure 5mm is worth it either.

02type-s

Read up a few posts...he bought 10mm spacers.

02ACTcLean

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I'm workin on the same project.

whered you get the 7mm? what brand? thanks

Ikko

You got a point! I did that on my Accord, and after a while it messed up my lug nuts to the point where they would not come off with a regular lug wrench.

bibledriver

I can't stand people like me! I saw the post and even worse the spacers with the 10 on them but didn't make the connection!

AMGala

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Sorry for the delayed responses everyone, I just got back from a trip to Japan. The spacers are JDM LOL.

Nope, I need to get those separately.

Yeah I need to find one that is 64.1 mm that fits in both.

Anyone know where to find them? And also, how are the studs replace in the wheel hub?

Thanks.

Phrosttz0

they are just universal, got em on ebay..

Phrosttz0

yea no shit, lol

AMGala

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So I bought a pair of 10mm Kics Project spacers that have new studs already on them. I was worried about the original studs extending past the spacer, but it turns out that it wasn't a problem for me. I have the OEM CL-S rims, and they have an empty space in between each of the stud holes. Therefore, the original studs can sit in that empty space and don't hit the rim. Tomorrow I'll show pics of what I mean, as well as the final stance. I know it's only 1cm per side, but IMO it is worth it for the cost and ease of installation. BTW I had to cut tabs, but also keep in mind I have 225/50/17 tires.

AMGala

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Well my friend sent me the pics he took today so I can explain what I mean. In this pic, you can see the built-in studs on the spacer, as well as the original studs on which the spacer is bolted down.



You can see that the original studs extend past the spacer, which could hit the back side of some wheels. However, the OEM CL-S rims have spaces in between the stud holes, so the extra portion of the original studs can sit in that empty space.

(image of back side of OEM TL-S rim):


(open areas circled):


Tomorrow if it's not raining I will take pictures of the new stance.

AMGala

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Here are some pics, but they didn't come out great:








Now I've got to get a pair for the fronts.