Question about using spacers

[TROLL]

Hey guys,
Just saw a thread that reminded me you carried spacers and have a quick question about using them that you should be the resident experts on.

When using a slip on spacer, is there a rule of thumb on how many threads should be engaged between the wheel stud and the lug nut so that it is determined 'safe'?

I was toying with spacers on the Supra at the auto show and thought it was interesting that 8mm spacers were too thick to be able to even start threading lug nuts onto the front studs, and the same 8mm spacers only allowed 3 full turns of the lug nuts on the rear. Obviously not safe, but it brought up a discussion if there is an accepted standard on what is safe.

Before next winter I may be picking up a set of 3mm or 5mm spacers from you to use on the front Subaru wheels to help with inner fender clearance since it has been an issue with the high offset of the stock STi wheels I use in the winter.

Thanks!

[crazysaywhat]

i had a set of real thick rims, i could only get 5 full turns on the lugs and they never came off... i was told as long as you can get 5-7 full turn you should be fine, but im not 100% sure on those numbers i was still very weary while driving it... now i have new wheels and i dont have to count the turns, feel alot safer

[Foolinaround]

Certain model cars come with low studs in the first place,adding spacers would just eliminate it,it is usually recommended to try and get extended wheel studs like ARP or something when running spacers.

[Vince@R/TTuning]

Originally Posted by TROLL

Hey guys,
Just saw a thread that reminded me you carried spacers and have a quick question about using them that you should be the resident experts on.

When using a slip on spacer, is there a rule of thumb on how many threads should be engaged between the wheel stud and the lug nut so that it is determined 'safe'?

I was toying with spacers on the Supra at the auto show and thought it was interesting that 8mm spacers were too thick to be able to even start threading lug nuts onto the front studs, and the same 8mm spacers only allowed 3 full turns of the lug nuts on the rear. Obviously not safe, but it brought up a discussion if there is an accepted standard on what is safe.

Before next winter I may be picking up a set of 3mm or 5mm spacers from you to use on the front Subaru wheels to help with inner fender clearance since it has been an issue with the high offset of the stock STi wheels I use in the winter.

Thanks!

I would say 5 threads at a minimum. Toyotas and Mitsus are a lil rough cause the come with a shank style lug nut which recesses into the wheel. Since they have that style lug nut they run shorter studs, in turn making running slip on spacers a lil harder. i have found a stud that i use on toyota/lexus that has the same knurl diameter but 10mm longer, i have had to us them on vehicle with aftermarket wheels. as far as the spacers..we stock 3mm and 7mm so if ya wanna try them out your more then welcome...

[AristoSan]

I would never put on spacers without extended lugs just to be on the safe side

[DPancoast]

look for spacers that bolt to your hubs and have independent studs installed separately