by_reQUEST Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 ok well Artinist...I think I lik the 10.5" wheel idea... nad I found some 1" spacers but which kind are the safest when a lotof power is involved? I admit to know nothing about spacers as far as durability..I have always stayed away from them honestly. is the best route to go with teh spacers that offset teh lug pattern adn have lugs built into them or get straight up longer wheel studs and just a blank aluminum spacer 1" for teh SVT wheels. Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 I would say the safest route is to get the billet ones that bolt up and give you a new set of studs to mount the wheels on. I wouln't go a full inch an the gap spacers and longer studs. You might even be able to find some with a different bolt patttern to open up more possiblities for wheels? Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
by_reQUEST Posted April 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 yeah I have always though that wheel spacers were a bad idea...especially in a high hp situation, but if the spacer is strong enough and the lugs in the them are strong enough I dont see much problem. I suppose I dunno how reliable and safe they are. I want to use teh mustang wheels I found... I think they would look sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
by_reQUEST Posted April 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 well the other wheels I was actually looking at only need about a 1/2" spacer..so maybe thats the way to go. desicions desicions Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Shawn, I bought 1/2" spacers from ebay for like $30 shipped. You will need longer studs with them. I have not installed them yet for this reason. With the other kind that just relocates the studs, you won't need anything else. Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
by_reQUEST Posted April 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 yeah I know it....but I want to know if I am putting around 450hp out and I going to shear these things off of the most unoportune time? which would be my luck. I would be just as happy withteh 9" all teh way around ( with teh 17mm backspacing) and a 1/2" spacer in teh rear. the fornt shoudlnt need a spacer I wouldnt think... I will prolly just do the mustang rims tho as long as it is safe and reliable under large amountsof power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artinist Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 for plain spacers i think 1/2" is safe. as for the bolt on spacer/adapters, you can have them as thin as 3/4" but that depends on the wheels. if your studs are too long, they will go past the spacer and hit the back of the wheel if the wheel doesn't have free space in between the original lug pattern. these are plenty strong for any type of racing. another thing to keep in mind. you can find mustang kits on ebay for $70 a pair BUT they dont have the same lug threads as ours so you will have to get different lug nuts. this place custom makes them at any thickness, bolt patern, and center bore. they go for about $60 each and take a couple of days. just tell them you want them for an eclipse so they know the specs. B & W Wheel & Accessories Address: 16016 Valley Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335 Phone: (909) 356-8094 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
by_reQUEST Posted April 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 I just have 0 expereince with wheel spacers adn want to make sure they will be safe for driving and racing use. thats my only concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest925 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Im confused, Im pretty sure I need a 1" spacer for the rear to fir the 18" 350z rims, Im unsure of how the adaptor plate bolts up ??? will it be safe??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Â The adapters just bolt up to your studs like a wheel would but repositions the new studs between the originals and you bolt the wheels on to the new studs. http://i9.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/8e/f5/b2_1.JPG Like that.....and they're about the safest type as long as you bolt everything down tight. Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest925 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Ahhhh, thats what I thought, just wasnt picturing the recesses where the bolts would attach to the hub. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low White N Boosted Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 just tell them you want them for an eclipse so they know the specs. so are you saying that any wheels that fit eclipses fit our car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artinist Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 not wheels. just the spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star_V8_Quest Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 i am toying with the idea of changing my lug pattern to that of a fbody.You can find some real nice coddington rims that will fit those patterns.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest4life Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Another place to get very quality adaptors that are made from billet is Wheeladaptors.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest4life Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 does anyone know the measurement of the conquest rim if you lay a straight edge across the back of the rim and measure down the flat area that bolt against you disk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Whats a good price for spacers like the kind "Turborusty" posted?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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