How thick should my spacers be?, ET35, 16x7, not lowered Options

[The_enD]

Hey, guys. How many mm would you suggest for spacers for my specific wheel set. I've got OZ Racing Superleggera 16" x 7 , 5x100 with centering caps to fit 54.1, ET35, tires 205/50. Car is not lowered and I am not planing on it any time soon.

[ILoveMySilly97]

To flush out the wheel? I wouldn't get spacers but rather get new wheels with better specs. I'd say about 25mm for the front and 35mm for the rear. There's a flush fitment forum on here somewhere. Just search for it.

[The_enD]

Didn't mean to post the thread by tomorrow. Anyway post along, I'll take better pictures of the back and front wells ASAP.
Looking onto hub-centric with pressed "new" studs. Maybe 15mm front , 25 mm back ?

[The_enD]

To flush out the wheel? I wouldn't get spacers but rather get new wheels with better specs. I'd say about 25mm for the front and 35mm for the rear. There's a flush fitment forum on here somewhere. Just search for it.

Yes, looking for a flush look, in the back it's not that pretty.
I am not going to buy new wheels.
I've been searching a lot, but it would help if someone with the same or very similar specs posts his experience.

[SwissFerdi]

Screw looks, they're a set of Superleggera alloys! I'd love them even if they were more sunken in. However, if it was me, I'd do a 10 or 15mm hubcentric spacer and be happy.

You guys would balk at my current wheels, only the Titanic on 14" steelies is more sunk.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jun 10, 2013 - 4:45 PM

[The_enD]

Screw looks, they're a set of Superleggera alloys! I'd love them even if they were more sunken in. However, if it was me, I'd do a 10 or 15mm hubcentric spacer and be happy.

You guys should see my current wheels, only the Titanic on 14" steelies is more sunk.

I've been told numerous times they are indeed an awesome set of wheels (just 14.6 pounds a rim). Which is good considering I've got the small engine. Even tho I am not their biggest fan ( I like 5 spoked wheels ) I bought them with the car and I am stuck with them with no plans for a change any time soon. So I might as well do something about the sunken in look and get some spacers, right?

[ILoveMySilly97]

Since you're running on 50 series tires. You should be ok with 10-15mm in the front and 15-20mm in the rear. Won't be flush because of your tire size limits you. You will rub hitting bumps or going up driveways if you ride with flushed wheels on 50 series tires.

Here's my experience: I had lowering springs with 17x8 +45 in the front and +35 in the rear, with 225/45/17 tires. The front was ok but the rear would rub everytime I hit a bump. Its because my suspension was too soft. That's why I switched tires to 205/40 so I wouldn't rub.

This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Jun 10, 2013 - 4:51 PM

[The_enD]

She's sitting quite high tho

[SwissFerdi]

Just lower it a little, 40mm is not much...

[The_enD]

Just lower it a little, 40mm is not much...

What would you suggest for lowering?

This post has been edited by The_enD: Jun 10, 2013 - 5:16 PM

[SwissFerdi]

Eibach Sportline is my foremost recommendation, Megan springs being second. The Eibach springs are very well made and progressively sprung, so I personally like the response from them. The Megan springs are stiffer and cheaper, but also reported to be on the harsh side. I would pair either with a KYB GR-2, or an adjustable like Koni makes.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jun 10, 2013 - 5:22 PM

[The_enD]

Eibach Sportline is my foremost recommendation, Megan springs being second. The Eibach springs are very well made and progressively sprung, so I personally like the response from them. The Megan springs are stiffer and cheaper, but also reported to be on the harsh side. I would pair either with a KYB GR-2, or an adjustable like Koni makes.

Would the Megan Racing EZ Street Series Coilovers be a better option for a bit more $?

[Syaoran]

Definitely better than springs. They're not that stiffly sprung either. My recommendation would be to leave the spacers for last. Lower it first, then measure how much you need to space the wheels out to get them to where you want them. You might also want to look into rolling the rear fenders for better fitment/more flushness.

[BonzaiCelica]

U have wrong tire size for starter. I have dunlop 215/50r16 with tanabe df210 springs which i can put 2.5 fingers on rear n front wheel gap

[The_enD]

U have wrong tire size for starter. I have dunlop 215/50r16 with tanabe df210 springs which i can put 2.5 fingers on rear n front wheel gap

Why are they the wrong size?

[ILoveMySilly97]

U have wrong tire size for starter. I have dunlop 215/50r16 with tanabe df210 springs which i can put 2.5 fingers on rear n front wheel gap

Why are they the wrong size?

He probably means that you'll be rubbing if you decide to ride flushed with the fenders like what I had said earlier. With that tire size, you'll need to be tucked in a bit to not rub.

[BonzaiCelica]

wrong size as in 205/50 are too skinny as far as width and to have as much grip as 215/50r16.

im saying you should of got 215/50R16 tires in the first place.

but just get some lowering springs and 10mm spacers up front with 15mm in the rear would and it will look much better

205/50R16 tire has an overall diameter of 24.5 inches

215/50R16 tires has on overall diameter of 24.5 inches. wider tread than 205/50 which equals more grip

215/45R17 tire has an overall diameter of 24.7 inches

[The_enD]

I bought the car with these wheels and these tires.
The tires are perfectly fine and there is nothing "wrong" with them, I don't understand why you had to mention it in the first place. I could probably fit 225, but that is completely off topic.
I stated I am not lowering the car any time soon. I've read numerous times it's bad to put lowering springs on stock shocks and as mentioned above, IF I do decide to lower it is best to save some more $ and get coilovers.

Sorry If I sound harsh, but I asked for spacers, you guys suggested I buy new wheels, new tires, different suspension.
No disrespect to anyone, I love this forum.

[BonzaiCelica]

Ive had bilstein inserts on front for 25,000 miles and kyb gr2 rear shocks for 30,000 miles and my suspension is still in perfect condition. I have the lowest drop springs 2.2 inch front and 1.5 inch rear

Who told u it screws up ur shocks?

[Hafkai]

I got 15mm spacers in the front and 20mm in the rear, 16x7 OZ Ultraleggera ET35 and 205/55 tires.