Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 4m 3d Posted 06/03/13 06:08 AM Share Posted 06/03/13 06:08 AM Hey guys I posted in the fg thread but no reply and need to sort this out soon cause I need new tyres.I Have 20x8.5 +42 up front and I got them second hand and they came with 225/35's which need to be changed. Given it's an FG I know I can fit a 245/35 and that's what I want and I know I can make it fit with a 7mm spacer (not sure if I can get away with any less than this)I'm not going for flush or poke or any of that, just want to fit the tyre on.Now as for spacers I have 2 options. A floating spacer with universal fitting only available in 5 and 8mm and they're only $20 for 2. My other option is to get a custom made spacer with a dedicated 5/114.3 stud pattern, 70.5mm centre bore that tapers out to 73.1mm for my wheels but these are $130 for 2.If I had plenty of $$ then the decision is easy but I don't and I more or less want to know if its too much of a risk running the universal fitting ones? Any horror stories (or positive for that matter) that people can offer?Or if you know of somewhere that sells them cheaper or you have a used set let me knowCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScatterBrain Donating Members 316 Member For: 15y 8m 21d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 06/03/13 08:16 AM Share Posted 06/03/13 08:16 AM Slip on spacers are ok, But with a 8mm spacer you may find your studs aren't long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 4m 3d Posted 07/03/13 02:49 AM Author Share Posted 07/03/13 02:49 AM Stud length does worry me a little! I have the option to go 5mm in universal aswell but not sure if +37 offset will fit 245/35 tyreI might just get the tyre place to put the tyres on, try the 8mm and if its too big try 5 and hope the tyre doesn't rub. Drive it around for a week or 2 n keep any eye on it and maybe change to a custom spacer when I can afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Eyes flame magnet Gold Donating Members 5,674 Member For: 16y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: adelaide hills- 'race air' central Posted 07/03/13 03:53 AM Share Posted 07/03/13 03:53 AM if you cant afford the correct spacer then your not going to be able to afford the damage bill if you crash it and the insurance company realises you had spacers on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRA1NR Pitlane Member Donating Members 2,886 Member For: 17y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Pakenham, Victoria Posted 07/03/13 04:08 AM Share Posted 07/03/13 04:08 AM Get 245/30/20 instead. Had these on my magics, although they were +25 offset. No rubbing at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 4m 3d Posted 07/03/13 06:01 AM Author Share Posted 07/03/13 06:01 AM Yea I was going to trainer but when I put 275/30 on the rear the rolling diameter is closer to a 245/35 than a 245/30. Plus it in theory should be more comfortable with a higher profile. And I'm not sure if I'll get a 245/30 on, I'd probably be better with a 235/35 because of how high the offset isJust ordered the tyres. The guys at Jax are great. We're gonna test fit the tyres without spacers. If they rub will go 3mm, then 5mm then 8mm until we find what fits. Absolute worst case I drive around with 8mm spacers for a couple of days and order a smaller tyre. Hoping I don't have to do this but wait n see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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