Spacers, 7th gen GTS rims Options

[snapshotgt]

This is a thread for those how have had first hand experience with spacing out GTS rims. Wondering what you're using SIZE wise, and what you would recommend SIZE wise to make a flush, but functional setup with 50/55 tires (sidewall).

H&R spacers of course…

My current thought would be 5mm spacers, but would like to hear from people that have had first hand experience.

Please post pictures if possible.

Thanks-

[Punisher]

This is a thread for those how have had first hand experience with spacing out GTS rims. Wondering what you're using SIZE wise, and what you would recommend SIZE wise to make a flush, but functional setup with 50/55 tires (sidewall).

H&R spacers of course…

My current thought would be 5mm spacers, but would like to hear from people that have had first hand experience.

Please post pictures if possible.

Thanks-

I made my own 1/4" spacer.. using 225/55/16's .. 7th gen rims of course.. 1/4" is a cunt hair over 6mm. A thicker spacer would be nicer though.. I'd say more like 1/2" .. however, 1/4" is nice.. plus you don't need to do anything with the studs.

[snapshotgt]

No matter what size i go with, i will be buying H&R spacers --> don't want to screw around with something so crucial.

GTS rims are 39mm offset correct?

[Punisher]

No matter what size i go with, i will be buying H&R spacers --> don't want to screw around with something so crucial.

GTS rims are 39mm offset correct?

What do you mean something so crucial? You do realize that a 1/4" spacer does not require anything to be done with the lugs right? The only thing a 1/4" spacer will be is a round piece of machined steel or aluminum and 5 holes drilled in it... I don't care what brand you go with.. it's not like I'm selling them.. Just want ya to know that a spacer that thin is nothing special at all.

[snapshotgt]

H&R spacers are hubcentric, precision engineered, and have unrivaled fit.

[lagos]

there was a guy on here with a white celica that had 7th gen rims with spacers that looked really good. i think he was using a 15 or 25m spacer. try searching the members profiles.

i wouldnt bother with a 5m. it wont make much of a difference, and like punisher said, with a sparer that small, it really doesn't matter much what you use. even pepboys stocks 5m spacers. but if you go with a 15 or 25m, thats when you really want a quality spacer.

This post has been edited by lagos: Mar 4, 2007 - 4:48 PM

[CelicaST202]

you would have to re-torque spacers every 100-200 miles or so.

[playr158]

I've driven ~2,000 or more miles with 16mm spaced in the rear , 5mm spaced in the front.....i've never retorque....and its the same

[6gc_driven]

I've driven ~2,000 or more miles with 16mm spaced in the rear , 5mm spaced in the front.....i've never retorque....and its the same

X 2
..ive had spacers since december 06'..driven 3,000+ since, and have never had to re-torque my spacers

[CelicaST202]

i guess you guys dont take it to the track

[Batman722]

ok back on topic

what size spacers are ideal for 7th gen 16" GTS wheels ?

[Batman722]

the wheels are 6.5 wide and have a 39mm offset with 205/50/16 tires.

[celicaST]

the wheels are 6.5 wide and have a 39mm offset with 205/50/16 tires.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32534

according to that,

(6.5/2)*25.4-(39-x)=74, would need a 30mm spacer for standard ride

(6.5/2)*25.4-(39-x)=63, would need a 20mm spacer for lowered ride

[Punisher]

H&R spacers are hubcentric, precision engineered, and have unrivaled fit.

Did you get that little bit from their website? Good luck finding a hubcentric 5mm spacer.
The "ideal" spacer really depends on what look you are going for.. and also tire size. a 5mm spacer will clear 225/55/16 in the rear.. nothing larger.

The front doesn't need a spacer for that size.

[Batman722]

the wheels are 6.5 wide and have a 39mm offset with 205/50/16 tires.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=32534

according to that,

(6.5/2)*25.4-(39-x)=74, would need a 30mm spacer for standard ride

(6.5/2)*25.4-(39-x)=63, would need a 20mm spacer for lowered ride

thanks
yeah I saw that. So 15mm spacers should be more than acceptable, just not out as far as the 20mm. OK.

[95CelicaST]

Okay.. question... not to hijack or anything, but my 17X7 rims have an offset of +42. I want to at least get the rear more flush, so which size spacer should I look into?

[celicaST]

Okay.. question... not to hijack or anything, but my 17X7 rims have an offset of +42. I want to at least get the rear more flush, so which size spacer should I look into?

(7/2)*25.4-(42-x)=63, x=16.1, so i would get a 15mm spacer

[Starcraftjunkie]

Do we even actually NEED the spacers? Or did you want them just for the flush look?
I run 16" 7th gen gts rims with the standard tire (205/50/16?).

This is a thread for those how have had first hand experience with spacing out GTS rims. Wondering what you're using SIZE wise, and what you would recommend SIZE wise to make a flush, but functional setup with 50/55 tires (sidewall).

H&R spacers of course…

My current thought would be 5mm spacers, but would like to hear from people that have had first hand experience.

Please post pictures if possible.

Thanks-

[Tech9ine]

spacers are just for the flush look.
I have 7th gen rims with 205/50/R16's

And...

I have Ichiban 15mm spacers up front and 20mm spacers in the back, they are installed and look a little sunk with my stock 14" wheels. But it should look almost exactly flush on my lowered car. I dont know yet though because, as i said, im on 14" winter stealies right now

This post has been edited by Tech9ine: Mar 9, 2007 - 6:03 PM