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Old Dec 4, 2020 | 07:07 PM
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Default Wheel spacers - some with studs and some without

Why do some have their own studs and others don't
which are better
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Old Dec 7, 2020 | 06:22 PM
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Some are thin enough that the stock bolts work well enough.
Some are thick enough that new bolts are recommended.
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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MitchAlsup
Some are thin enough that the stock bolts work well enough.
Some are thick enough that new bolts are recommended.
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Because if you put a thick enough spacer between the wheel for the hub then the stock studs are not long enough to put a nut on securely.
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With the Wheel Spacers = do you no longer have the hub centric to align the wheel?
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Originally Posted by GTX JOHN
With the Wheel Spacers = do you no longer have the hub centric to align the wheel?
Yes, the wheel spacers Must be hub centric.
Quality spacers like from H&R will be hub centric on both sides.
Ebay shadetree garage parts may not be.
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You know what they say about opinions. Lol. But I really dislike the bolt on spacers for multiple reasons. Better to get longer studs from ARP and add the desired spacer. IMO to much spacer doesn’t seem great for spirited driving. Noting to back that up with though. Ultimately if you order aftermarket wheels just get the desired offset.
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@Ben@WeaponX told me his 11mm ones do not need to be cut or modified. They provide new lugs black or chrome and the 11mm make it flush. He had them on his personal car and posted pics.
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Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
@Ben@WeaponX told me his 11mm ones do not need to be cut or modified. They provide new lugs black or chrome and the 11mm make it flush. He had them on his personal car and posted pics.
The 11mm spacers do require longer studs, though.
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