Sorry to beat this to death, but after searching on here and Google, not really finding the answer I am looking for. Hoping someone can shed some light on this for me.
Looking to purchase a set of 17x10.5 AFS reps and will be going with a 315 on the rear. I have done my homework on this and I know that some 315s are significantly wider than others. As I haven't decided on which tire to run yet, I was just going to play it safe and pick up spacers and the MM low profile IRS bolts.
My hope was the low profile IRS bolts and a 1/4 spacer would be enough to clear the new setup. I am looking at 1/4 spacers as I really don't want to have to press in new studs. That said, it has become pretty obvious that there is no such thing as a 1/4 hub-centric spacer. I don't know if this is down to it not being necessary on a 1/4 spacer or if it is a materials problem. Either way, I am not comfortable running something that isn't hub-centric unless, again, it really isn't needed on the 1/4 spacers.
I don't mind spending the money on a larger H&R spacer if that is the way to go, but I really don't want the wheel/tire sitting past the edge of the fender, looking to keep it as near to flush as possible.
So someone with experience educate me here. Can I safely run a 1/4 spacer that is non hub-centric, or do I buy a 3/8s or 1/2 H&R with the longer studs built in. Obviously the looks are important to me, but making sure the setup is safe will trump that. This car doesn't see track use or even frequent aggressive driving, but I want to be able to sleep at night knowing my wheels aren't going to suddenly do their own thing at 70mph.
Sorry for being long winded, appreciate any help or insight. :coolman:
Looking to purchase a set of 17x10.5 AFS reps and will be going with a 315 on the rear. I have done my homework on this and I know that some 315s are significantly wider than others. As I haven't decided on which tire to run yet, I was just going to play it safe and pick up spacers and the MM low profile IRS bolts.
My hope was the low profile IRS bolts and a 1/4 spacer would be enough to clear the new setup. I am looking at 1/4 spacers as I really don't want to have to press in new studs. That said, it has become pretty obvious that there is no such thing as a 1/4 hub-centric spacer. I don't know if this is down to it not being necessary on a 1/4 spacer or if it is a materials problem. Either way, I am not comfortable running something that isn't hub-centric unless, again, it really isn't needed on the 1/4 spacers.
I don't mind spending the money on a larger H&R spacer if that is the way to go, but I really don't want the wheel/tire sitting past the edge of the fender, looking to keep it as near to flush as possible.
So someone with experience educate me here. Can I safely run a 1/4 spacer that is non hub-centric, or do I buy a 3/8s or 1/2 H&R with the longer studs built in. Obviously the looks are important to me, but making sure the setup is safe will trump that. This car doesn't see track use or even frequent aggressive driving, but I want to be able to sleep at night knowing my wheels aren't going to suddenly do their own thing at 70mph.
Sorry for being long winded, appreciate any help or insight. :coolman:
