wheel spacer on 8" wheel

cdogg240 · 02-21-2007, 11:53 AM

I have searched and searched til I can't anymore. So I will just ask the question and hope not to be flamed

I am running an 18x8 wheel with a 48 offset on my 02 wrx. I am looking for a wider stance and a wider tire (running a 225/40 right now) Looking at wheel spacers, what would be the greatest I could go without doing too much damage to the bearings etc. And what width tire will I be able to get away with (245/40)? I want the wheels and tires to be as flush as possible to the fenders.

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waktasz · 02-21-2007, 12:56 PM

Just get some 255 width tires and leave the spacers alone.

tora · 02-21-2007, 01:14 PM

Werd, don't bother with spacers as the widest you can use with stock lugs is 3mm anyways which is basically useless. Just get 255's.

cdogg240 · 02-21-2007, 01:25 PM

a 255/35?

WRblueX_Guy · 02-21-2007, 04:46 PM

Yes, 255/35/18.

02-21-2007, 11:53 AM	#1
cdogg240 Scooby Newbie Member#: 120975 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Southport, NC Vehicle: 2002 WRX White	wheel spacer on 8" wheel I have searched and searched til I can't anymore. So I will just ask the question and hope not to be flamed I am running an 18x8 wheel with a 48 offset on my 02 wrx. I am looking for a wider stance and a wider tire (running a 225/40 right now) Looking at wheel spacers, what would be the greatest I could go without doing too much damage to the bearings etc. And what width tire will I be able to get away with (245/40)? I want the wheels and tires to be as flush as possible to the fenders. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by cdogg240; 02-21-2007 at 12:09 PM.

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02-21-2007, 12:56 PM	#2
waktasz Scooby Guru Member#: 86356 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	Just get some 255 width tires and leave the spacers alone.

02-21-2007, 01:14 PM	#3
tora Scooby Guru Member#: 5851 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 09 Forester XT + NA Miata	Werd, don't bother with spacers as the widest you can use with stock lugs is 3mm anyways which is basically useless. Just get 255's.

02-21-2007, 01:25 PM	#4
cdogg240 Scooby Newbie Member#: 120975 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Southport, NC Vehicle: 2002 WRX White	a 255/35?

02-21-2007, 04:46 PM	#5
WRblueX_Guy Scooby Specialist Member#: 53247 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange, California	Yes, 255/35/18.