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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 09:14 AM
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I know you guys can help me with this question! I have 19x8" Axis Hagens with a +35 offset,that I put on my 2k1 Max SE. I want to push out the rear wheels,cuz they sit too far in the wheel well. What size spacer should I buy to push the rear tires out,so that they are flush with the rear quarter panels? Also can you recommend a quality product/company. My tires are 225/35/19 Toyo Proxes ZR4. (GOT THE WHEELS AND TIRES DIRT CHEAP!) Thank You very much guys!
Old Jan 11, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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I don't recomend pushing the back out farther than the front. But tanabe has spacers i think.
Old Jan 11, 2002 | 12:58 PM
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Originally posted by max'n out
I don't recomend pushing the back out farther than the front.
Why not? would it affect turning radius or something?
Old Jan 11, 2002 | 01:16 PM
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h&r also has spacers.
Old Jan 11, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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Why not? would it affect turning radius or something?
When you push the rear wheels out a little on a rear wheel drive car it tends to help handling and traction. Ive never seen it dun on a fwd car. I could be wrong but I would think it would cause more understeer, and a very wierd overall feel.

And yes H&R also has wheels spacers I was trying to think of them and coun't remember.
Old Jan 11, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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I bought a set of 15 mm spacers from Hogan (yoitsok) for my rear wheels. I have the same offset as you. 15 mm is about 3/4" and it still won't bring it out flush but will help quite a bit. I have yet to put mine on because I want to do it the same time as the springs...but now I am having second thoughts about those too! I have had all of the stuff for 3 months but I can't find anyone that will install them at a reasonable price...and I am kind of worried that I am going to hate the ride when I get done.

Anyone want to buy some progress springs still in the box?
Old Jan 11, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by MOBOY
I bought a set of 15 mm spacers from Hogan (yoitsok) for my rear wheels. I have the same offset as you. 15 mm is about 3/4" and it still won't bring it out flush but will help quite a bit. I have yet to put mine on because I want to do it the same time as the springs...but now I am having second thoughts about those too! I have had all of the stuff for 3 months but I can't find anyone that will install them at a reasonable price...and I am kind of worried that I am going to hate the ride when I get done.

Anyone want to buy some progress springs still in the box?
I JUST WANT TO PUSH OUT THE REAR TIRES A BIT. IT LOOKS LIKE CRAP THE WAY THEY SIT SO FAR IN. THE FRONTS ARE FINE. DO YOU THINK 20MM WILL BE TOO MUCH? I DONT WANT THAT GHETTO LOOK WHERE THE TIRES STICK OUT SO MUCH YOU CLIP PEOPLE AS THEY ARE WALKING DOWN THE STREET!(JOKE)
Old Jan 12, 2002 | 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by pcante1
I JUST WANT TO PUSH OUT THE REAR TIRES A BIT. IT LOOKS LIKE CRAP THE WAY THEY SIT SO FAR IN. THE FRONTS ARE FINE. DO YOU THINK 20MM WILL BE TOO MUCH? I DONT WANT THAT GHETTO LOOK WHERE THE TIRES STICK OUT SO MUCH YOU CLIP PEOPLE AS THEY ARE WALKING DOWN THE STREET!(JOKE)

ANYONE WITH HELP,PLEASE?
Old Jan 13, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by pcante1
I JUST WANT TO PUSH OUT THE REAR TIRES A BIT. IT LOOKS LIKE CRAP THE WAY THEY SIT SO FAR IN. THE FRONTS ARE FINE. DO YOU THINK 20MM WILL BE TOO MUCH? I DONT WANT THAT GHETTO LOOK WHERE THE TIRES STICK OUT SO MUCH YOU CLIP PEOPLE AS THEY ARE WALKING DOWN THE STREET!(JOKE)
lol. i don't think there will be a problem with putting spacers on. but i'm not positive. i want to get some eventually for my rear end and possibly the front end also.
Old Jan 13, 2002 | 08:36 AM
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lol. i don't think there will be a problem with putting spacers on. but i'm not positive. i want to get some eventually for my rear end and possibly the front end also.

your car looks nice.let me/us(.org)know when you do any mods to your car. i think i'll go with 15mm spacers and see what happens,thanks.
Old Jan 13, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by pcante1



your car looks nice.let me/us(.org)know when you do any mods to your car. i think i'll go with 15mm spacers and see what happens,thanks.
let us all know how it goes. how did you see my car?
Old Jan 13, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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Originally posted by victor


let
us all know how it goes. how did you see my car?
isnt that your white max on your homepage?
Old Jan 13, 2002 | 08:13 PM
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isnt that your white max on your homepage?
yeah, it is. it's stock though. don't have the money to dump on it.
Old Jan 14, 2002 | 02:04 AM
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Sorry if this is obvious (or too late), but on all but the thinnest (maybe 5mm or less) spacers you will probably have to replace the wheel studs with longer ones as the stock studs won't be long enough to safely hold onto the wheel once mounted. I don't think a 15mm spacer would be just a "slip on" install. I think only the really thick spacers (check H&R's site?) have integral replacement studs built-in.
Old Jan 14, 2002 | 06:09 AM
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Originally posted by Bman
Sorry if this is obvious (or too late), but on all but the thinnest (maybe 5mm or less) spacers you will probably have to replace the wheel studs with longer ones as the stock studs won't be long enough to safely hold onto the wheel once mounted. I don't think a 15mm spacer would be just a "slip on" install. I think only the really thick spacers (check H&R's site?) have integral replacement studs built-in.
i believe they do include the replacements.
Old Jan 17, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok



Any H&R kit designed for the Maxima may it be 5 mm 15mm or 25mm, it will come w/ longer studs. They are not built in, its like doing a stud replacement on your hub. The rear ones are easy since all it really is disassembling the brakes, and one dust cap and one nut and the entire hub assembly comes off for easy swapping.
The front ones require removal of braking system and then there is a ceratin angle where you can easily insert the stude and rotate it to the next one. Its seems difficult but it helps you understand the car.

-Peace
moboy said he bought 15mm h&r spacers from you.do you have any 15mm or 20mm spacers for sale?
Old Jan 17, 2002 | 08:56 PM
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why not just get wheels with more (or less?) offset
Old Jan 17, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by serin
why not just get wheels with more (or less?) offset
cuz he already bought them.
Old Jan 17, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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Originally posted by serin
why not just get wheels with more (or less?) offset
Because I bought 19x8" Axis Hagens on 225/35/19 Toyo Proxes for $1800 and they are chrome. The rims and tires were a week old!
Old Jan 18, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by MOBOY
I bought a set of 15 mm spacers from Hogan (yoitsok) for my rear wheels. I have the same offset as you. 15 mm is about 3/4" and it still won't bring it out flush but will help quite a bit. I have yet to put mine on because I want to do it the same time as the springs...but now I am having second thoughts about those too! I have had all of the stuff for 3 months but I can't find anyone that will install them at a reasonable price...and I am kind of worried that I am going to hate the ride when I get done.

Anyone want to buy some progress springs still in the box?
Do you want to sell your H&R spacers?
Old Jan 18, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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Re: wheel spacers

Originally posted by pcante1
I know you guys can help me with this question! I have 19x8" Axis Hagens with a +35 offset,that I put on my 2k1 Max SE. I want to push out the rear wheels,cuz they sit too far in the wheel well. What size spacer should I buy to push the rear tires out,so that they are flush with the rear quarter panels? Also can you recommend a quality product/company. My tires are 225/35/19 Toyo Proxes ZR4. (GOT THE WHEELS AND TIRES DIRT CHEAP!) Thank You very much guys!
I just installed the H&R spacers today! I went with 30mm in the rear and 10mm in the front. The car looks great! The rear is flush with the fender and so is the front. But I have 18X8, hope this helps.
Old Jan 19, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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Re: Re: wheel spacers

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I just installed the H&R spacers today! I went with 30mm in the rear and 10mm in the front. The car looks great! The rear is flush with the fender and so is the front. But I have 18X8, hope this helps.
What is the offset of your rims? Do you have pics? What brand of spacers did you buy? I want H&R spacers. I looked at their site, they don't have 10mm or 30mm spacers for Maximas.They only have 5,15,20,and 25mm spacers for the Max. Where did you get yours from?
Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jhans114
I just installed the H&R spacers today! I went with 30mm in the rear and 10mm in the front. The car looks great! The rear is flush with the fender and so is the front. But I have 18X8, hope this helps.
Hope you can provide some pics, thanx
Old Oct 16, 2004 | 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MOBOY
...... 15 mm is about 3/4"
15mm is just over 1/2 inch. Actually .6 inch. I've got some 15mm H&R spacers coming for my 18x8 HP wheels (38 offset) 15mm is about all a 2k2 will handle without rubbing when you hit larger bumps.
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