Fitting wheel spacers

[RafsZed]

Hey guy's I'm thinking of fitting wheel spacers to my Z, what are your thoughts as to the ideal size for front and rear, what make and how easy are they to fit myself, my car has GT4 wheels and I won't be lowering it.

[MITZ@CougarStore]

Well documented subject and the ones we opt for are the 20/25mm combo for the standard, RAYS and also GT4 wheels, available from us here - http://cougarstore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30&zenid=5d0a2b8ffb9c5997ee26687b1bf4d810

Edited November 13, 2013 by CS

[Gaz350]

On my previous Z I had Eibach Pro-Spacers fitted, 15mm front & 20mm rear, however in hindsight I could have got away with 20mm front & 25mm rear, they're an absolute dooddle to fit, they simply bolt to the hub using the bolts supplied & then the wheel bolts to the spacer using the original wheel bolts. However I do believe Eibach have two different kits which fit differently, the other version using longer wheel bolts which go straight through the spacer to the hub, so make sure you order the right ones! Obviously the sizes I had & will have again once funds allow may not be suitable for your car with the GT4's, whilst looking down from above the wheel arch, just measure from the uppermost point of each tyre to the outermost edge of the wheel arch, this will give you a maximum spacer size whilst still abiding by the law, if you don't want the wheels at the extreme edges of the arches then you can of course order slightly smaller spacers, whatever takes your fancy!

[RafsZed]

Thanks guys for your feedback, having read up in the forums I've concluded the perfect set up will be 20 front and 25 rear and looks like I will get eibach ones from CS when I'm ready, sounds like they are very easy to fit.

[MITZ@CougarStore]

Thanks guys for your feedback, having read up in the forums I've concluded the perfect set up will be 20 front and 25 rear and looks like I will get eibach ones from CS when I'm ready, sounds like they are very easy to fit.

 

Let us know and we'll be happy to help...

[RafsZed]

Thanks very much

[Richf]

Can I just tag onto this , does the fitting of the spacers have a detrimental effect on the handling?

 

 

[Leosille]

Decide if your going to keep them wheels or what wheels you want and then pick your spacer size. Offsets change so much and a good stance for yours is what cs said.

[Paddy78]

Can I just tag onto this , does the fitting of the spacers have a detrimental effect on the handling?

 

Some people have reported issues, but mine were fine... actually feels more planted, but then I did get a full alignment done after fitting.