Spacers...

[07sportm35]

I know there are plenty of members against them but I was thinking about getting Eibach quality spacers which are hubcentric for that wider stance.

I believe that 5mm spacers bolt right on. Has anybody done this? If so any feedback would be appreciated.

[ken in az]

5mm work but be sure you have enough threads left on your lugs to securely keep your wheels bolted on.

If you lowered your car then 25mm adapters look the best imo. I have them on stock ride hight and they sick out too far so I'm goig to use the 20mm adapters.

Adapters are different the spacers, they actually bolt to the hub and have another set of lugs to bolt the tire on.

Be very sure you get the hubcentric or you'll have a vibration and also be sure to use aluminum oxide sand paper to remove any rust and oxidation from the rotor and the rim mounting surface.

[07sportm35]

Thanks Ken. I live in Phoenix. Hopefully will get to see your car some day. Also, did you use Eibach spacers and how do you like the ride quality? Is it much worse?

[ken in az]

honestly I don't remember the brand. I bought them for my 300zx project and I haven't used them yet, so they fit the M so I'm using them now. They aren't hubcentric, but I was very meticulus with the install and I have no issues

[Rex]

Adapters are different the spacers, they actually bolt to the hub and have another set of lugs to bolt the tire on.

Actually, what you're referring to is "bolt on spacers", the words "adapters" reflects a change of the bolt pattern.

IMHO, spacers and adapters aren't pure evil, but you get what you pay for as with any part.

Bolt on spacers may require that the wheels have "cavities" between the bolt holes so the original studs have somewhere "to go". If you use a "slip on" spacer, you may need to use extended studs.

Do the proper research, buy quality products and use the proper installation procedure and you should have good results.

[07sportm35]

Actually, what you're referring to is "bolt on spacers", the words "adapters" reflects a change of the bolt pattern.

IMHO, spacers and adapters aren't pure evil, but you get what you pay for as with any part.

Bolt on spacers may require that the wheels have "cavities" between the bolt holes so the original studs have somewhere "to go". If you use a "slip on" spacer, you may need to use extended studs.

Do the proper research, buy quality products and use the proper installation procedure and you should have good results.

I can't agree more. I had 25mm spacers on my maxima with no vibration problems whatsover. I did however buy quality Eibach hubcentric spacers that were bolt on. Here is a pic...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong--but I believe the hub on our cars is the same as on the G35, which is the same for the 6th Gen Maxima (2004-2008). As you can see from the pic, the "studs" are built into the spacer which are held on by the nuts that go into the factory studs. That's why 10mm or 15mm spacers are not bolt on. They are too thin to accomadate the original factory studs, meaning they will stick out. 15mm or greater can have the studs already built into the spacer itself.
Modified by 07sportm35 at 10:42 PM 2/24/2009