If you go with spacers you will need to install longer studs. Wheel adapters are much easier. This is my exsperence when I made the mastake of widening two inches with 285/35/18. I installed 1 1/4 adapters and they still rub with passengers when I hid a dip in the road. But they look great.
Looks awesome! I'm getting jealous with what everyone is doing, need to decide on a set of wheels soon! We need to organize a meet as soon as it warms up.
If you go with spacers you will need to install longer studs. Wheel adapters are much easier. This is my exsperence when I made the mastake of widening two inches with 285/35/18. I installed 1 1/4 adapters and they still rub with passengers when I hid a dip in the road. But they look great.
On the GT, I've got 19's +1.5" running a 10mm spacer and no issues with 285 DWS's. Hopefully you'll be good. If not, I know a guy with a fender roller.
On the GT, I've got 19's +1.5" running a 10mm spacer and no issues with 285 DWS's. Hopefully you'll be good. If not, I know a guy with a fender roller.
Was it a pain to remove the stock studs and install the extended studs? I have read other guys saying it is quite a bitch using adapters because there is clearancing that needs to be done to make the adapters work. So I'm trying to determine which route (spacer or adapter) is less involved.
Thanks for posting the additional pics of the welds. The welds look great. And with such a small amount of weight needed for balancing, they did a great job keeping the weld consistent around the entire wheel.
The gentleman that I purchased the car from had already done this. I don't imagine that changing the studs would be all that involved. I think the biggest decision between spacers and adapters would be the thickness you are looking at.
The adapter is less involved. I bought and returned the studs to Summit because you need a special tool to remove the parking break and the only studs I could fined were a mile long. The adapter was as easy as 1,2,3 but when I have passingers in the car and hit a dip in the road I get a slight rub. Not sure if it is the adapter or I widend the rims to much (2"). Should of only gone 1 1/2". Hear is my tire size 285/35/18. good luck
The adapter is less involved. I bought and returned the studs to Summit because you need a special tool to remove the parking break and the only studs I could fined were a mile long. The adapter was as easy as 1,2,3 but when I have passingers in the car and hit a dip in the road I get a slight rub. Not sure if it is the adapter or I widend the rims to much (2"). Should of only gone 1 1/2". Hear is my tire size 285/35/18. good luck
Even though I've read another member used them and had to do some clearancing work on the backface of the wheel, I really like the idea of the adapter being both wheel and hub-centric. I am thinking of going with 19mm (.75").
Looks great, I'm considering doing the same. Please let us know if there's any rubbing with the adapters. As far as I've read in other posts, widened and with an adapter there should be no concern for rubbing at stock height.
I believe someone lowered had stated there was no rubbing except on large dips and bumps, so fender rolling would be advised in a rough/hilly area. Most can be rented online from someone for about $50 for DIYers. It's really easy and safe as long as you take it slow and better with a heat gun.
Few more pics before the adapters get here Wednesday.
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