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bngummow · 03-05-2012, 05:58 PM

just wondering if anyone has purchased wheel spacers yet. id like to see how it changes the looks of the car

AshenSS · 03-08-2012, 02:03 PM

I have 25mm front and 20mm back wheel spacers in my garage, just waiting for the car now with delivery in april/may.
Been running spacers on my two last cars for the past 6 years without any problems.
Those were a 1998 Corvette C5 and a 2003 Cobra,also went om trackdays with them about once a year.
The front wheels on the Camaro are really tucked in and need to moved out to look good, the backs are better but will get a nice wide stance with spacers.
I also have PFADT springs going on at the same time.

SummoneR · 03-08-2012, 08:37 PM

Gary from Garys Customs has been running them for some time and even races with them on his chromed OEM wheels. He even had his wheels widened.

jsharp · 03-08-2012, 09:01 PM

Wat about a billet 5mm spacer with 555r for street and one to two track visits a year?

StlRomAniaN · 03-08-2012, 09:41 PM

So spacers, considering they are hubcentric and have separate bolts, are okay to use on the fronts and rears? This is a must as the wheels are way too tucked in. They need to be pushed out with a 1.25" drop.

SUX2BU · 03-08-2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsharp

Wat about a billet 5mm spacer with 555r for street and one to two track visits a year?

You know 5mm is less that .2" right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshenSS

I have 25mm front and 20mm back wheel spacers in my garage, just waiting for the car now with delivery in april/may.
Been running spacers on my two last cars for the past 6 years without any problems.
Those were a 1998 Corvette C5 and a 2003 Cobra,also went om trackdays with them about once a year.
The front wheels on the Camaro are really tucked in and need to moved out to look good, the backs are better but will get a nice wide stance with spacers.
I also have PFADT springs going on at the same time.

Where did you get them?

Quote:

Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

So spacers, considering they are hubcentric and have separate bolts, are okay to use on the fronts and rears? This is a must as the wheels are way too tucked in. They need to be pushed out with a 1.25" drop.

For just driving around they are fine. I wouldn't run a big spacer at the track, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bngummow

just wondering if anyone has purchased wheel spacers yet. id like to see how it changes the looks of the car

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ss/rs-matt · 03-08-2012, 11:35 PM

jsharp · 03-09-2012, 08:03 AM

Yes i know. Just making sure thats no big deal?

SUX2BU · 03-09-2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsharp

Yes i know. Just making sure thats no big deal?

I just don't know why you would run a spacer that small unless you need the caliper clearance.

StlRomAniaN · 03-10-2012, 12:26 AM

Bump. Explain just driving. Spirited driving? I don't have plans for putting drag radials on my car, but I like to accelerate from 0 quickly.

bigsquirrel · 03-10-2012, 04:12 PM

You'll get tons of opinions on this, here's my experience.
I have fronts widened to 10 3/4 by weldcraft. I run them on the rear with a 1/2 inch hub centric spacer. I'm careful and always retorque the bolts on the spacers after about 50 miles of normal driving.

With these spacers I've done the following:
Made 20-30 passes at the drag strip, high 11's low 12s mostly.
Done a lot of laps on a very technical road course. (Not sure maybe a hundred laps or so)
A few thousand miles of rallying, runs and sprints.

I've been at speeds in excess of 180 miles an hour.

I've never had a single issue with them. Although I wouldn't mind putting some stronger lugs in them just because.

(I bought these used from another member who ran drag radials)

Would I prefer to run without spacers? Yes, no doubt. Unfortunately I've had 0 luck finding a cost effective solution for drag radials, shit even the expensive solutions are a month to two wait.

skinman · 03-13-2012, 09:51 PM

Had to put spacers on my rear wheels because they were touching my calipers. The wheels are Lexani"s and was SUPPOSE TO FIT!! That's what the salesman said over the phone anyway. Needless to say, they didn't. Gonna order some longer studs just for peace of mind. I really like the look with the spacers, though.

jsharp · 03-13-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

I just don't know why you would run a spacer that small unless you need the caliper clearance.

Well yeh why else would i?

jsharp · 03-13-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinman

Had to put spacers on my rear wheels because they were touching my calipers. The wheels are Lexani"s and was SUPPOSE TO FIT!! That's what the salesman said over the phone anyway. Needless to say, they didn't. Gonna order some longer studs just for peace of mind. I really like the look with the spacers, though.

Who did u buy from and y did u not return them?

03-08-2012, 08:37 PM	#17
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,230	Gary from Garys Customs has been running them for some time and even races with them on his chromed OEM wheels. He even had his wheels widened. __________________

03-08-2012, 09:01 PM	#18
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Wat about a billet 5mm spacer with 555r for street and one to two track visits a year? __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

03-08-2012, 09:41 PM	#19
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,783 View My Garage	So spacers, considering they are hubcentric and have separate bolts, are okay to use on the fronts and rears? This is a must as the wheels are way too tucked in. They need to be pushed out with a 1.25" drop. __________________

03-08-2012, 11:35 PM	#21
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	__________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

03-09-2012, 08:03 AM	#22
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Yes i know. Just making sure thats no big deal? __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

03-05-2012, 05:58 PM	#15
bngummow HT Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saratoga, CA Posts: 169 View My Garage	just wondering if anyone has purchased wheel spacers yet. id like to see how it changes the looks of the car

03-08-2012, 02:03 PM	#16
AshenSS Drives: AshenSS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 14	I have 25mm front and 20mm back wheel spacers in my garage, just waiting for the car now with delivery in april/may. Been running spacers on my two last cars for the past 6 years without any problems. Those were a 1998 Corvette C5 and a 2003 Cobra,also went om trackdays with them about once a year. The front wheels on the Camaro are really tucked in and need to moved out to look good, the backs are better but will get a nice wide stance with spacers. I also have PFADT springs going on at the same time.

03-10-2012, 12:26 AM	#24
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,783 View My Garage	Bump. Explain just driving. Spirited driving? I don't have plans for putting drag radials on my car, but I like to accelerate from 0 quickly. __________________

03-10-2012, 04:12 PM	#25
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	You'll get tons of opinions on this, here's my experience. I have fronts widened to 10 3/4 by weldcraft. I run them on the rear with a 1/2 inch hub centric spacer. I'm careful and always retorque the bolts on the spacers after about 50 miles of normal driving. With these spacers I've done the following: Made 20-30 passes at the drag strip, high 11's low 12s mostly. Done a lot of laps on a very technical road course. (Not sure maybe a hundred laps or so) A few thousand miles of rallying, runs and sprints. I've been at speeds in excess of 180 miles an hour. I've never had a single issue with them. Although I wouldn't mind putting some stronger lugs in them just because. (I bought these used from another member who ran drag radials) Would I prefer to run without spacers? Yes, no doubt. Unfortunately I've had 0 luck finding a cost effective solution for drag radials, shit even the expensive solutions are a month to two wait. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

03-13-2012, 09:51 PM	#26
skinman Drives: Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 858 View My Garage	Had to put spacers on my rear wheels because they were touching my calipers. The wheels are Lexani"s and was SUPPOSE TO FIT!! That's what the salesman said over the phone anyway. Needless to say, they didn't. Gonna order some longer studs just for peace of mind. I really like the look with the spacers, though. __________________

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