Would rear spacers help? **Pics**

Spinfin · 07-16-2008, 10:12 PM

Wheels are 17x8 +35 all around.

The front fits perfect, I like it, no problems on oem suspension.

Test fitting the wheel on the rear, it just plain looks goofy.

The wheel has 215/40/17 tire on it.

As you can see in the pictures there rear obviously looks a bit tucked in.

My question is would using spacers help cure that weak stance ?
5mm ? 10mm ? and where can I buy good quality spacers from ?

Would putting on a bigger tire on the rear also help appearance wise and performance ? I tried searching for any MR2s rolling on 17x8 +35 in the rear but have had no luck.

Ku-sama · 07-16-2008, 10:15 PM

5MM could help, but I haven't ever been a fan of a the lip of the tire being pushed out.

hmong337 · 07-16-2008, 10:19 PM

first off... those are some nice wheels. too bad they're not staggered though. but to answer your question, you NEED a wider tire in the back! it'll definitely look a lot better and also give you more traction. what i'd do is get some 235/40/17 and some 5mm hubcentric spacers for the rears. that should be great.

fvillota · 07-16-2008, 10:23 PM

dont know what to tell you... it dosent look all that bad. but if you want spacers i think that'll pull the tire/rim a little to far out.. bigger tires maybe?

fvillota · 07-16-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hmong337

first off... those are some nice wheels. too bad they're not staggered though. but to answer your question, you NEED a wider tire in the back! it'll definitely look a lot better and also give you more traction. what i'd do is get some 235/40/17 and some 5mm hubcentric spacers for the rears. that should be great.

there you go!! lol i had 245/40/17 in my bad wheels too. just dosent really work out wit an automatic transmission sludge box. lol

kbrew8991 · 07-16-2008, 10:27 PM

need more rubber (and probably more wheel for it to fit on) out back.. simple as that

Spinfin · 07-16-2008, 11:16 PM

That's what I was thinking for sure, a bigger tire for the rears, for traction purposes and to take away that stretched look, I only like that appearence on the fronts.

So 235/40/17 and 5mm hubcentric spacers for the rears...thanks for the recommendation.

Where can I find these spacers?

Is there a thread about spacers that I haven't run across before to see how much 5mm and 10mm difference look like.

And does it affect the safety of the wheels being on since there is less thread for the lugnuts to screw onto to if the wheel is being pushed out a little ?

Thanks for the input so far folks.

Stig · 07-16-2008, 11:33 PM

Right now I'd say get wider rear rubber and then some lowering springs, 'cause that looks like it's riding way high on the OEM stuff.

Then if it still isn't out as far as you want, grab some 5mm spacers for the rear.

EL PAALO · 07-17-2008, 03:34 AM

To make it even you'd need 13mm spacers ........... custom.

The problem with flush 8's out back is that there will be tire overhang which will cause rubbing issues.

mr2magic · 07-17-2008, 06:46 AM

I'm rolling 8x17 ET35 on all 4 too. I have a H&R 10mm spacer in back and I think it looks ok.

Spinfin · 07-20-2008, 06:02 PM

mr2magic do you have any pictures of your setup ?

PS - Do I need to buy some special Volk lug nuts in order to use the plate and caps properly ? Notice how normal "tuner" lug nuts from a generic store stick out, it doesn't let me use the caps and looks ugly...

EL PAALO · 07-21-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spinfin

mr2magic do you have any pictures of your setup ?

PS - Do I need to buy some special Volk lug nuts in order to use the plate and caps properly ? Notice how normal "tuner" lug nuts from a generic store stick out, it doesn't let me use the caps and looks ugly...

you don't need rays lugnuts, just get some short ones ......

mr2magic · 07-22-2008, 04:53 PM

What exactly do you want to see? The spacers or just how flush the setup is?

Check out my garage for a sneak peek

Spinfin · 07-22-2008, 06:03 PM

cool thanks

jhauschild · 07-22-2008, 06:07 PM

I had the same "tucked in" look on the rears of my Spyder and purchased 20mm spacers. did the trick and it can really change the look of the car. I like the results.

mr.asian.m2 · 07-22-2008, 08:29 PM

i had the same issue when i put on the new rims. but, i did fix it with different set of tired in the back, plus a spacer. and i think it look great. you will see it at kims teahouse meet. see you there.

Spinfin · 07-22-2008, 09:20 PM

Presto!

I know...suspension will eventually come after I graduate from the school that has ****** ****** roads in that town. So like, December. Anyone awesome at photoshopping and able to lower it hehe

ps - I still need to get tires for the other 3 wheels, bah.

hmong337 · 07-24-2008, 06:06 PM

interesting style... i liked the silver a lot more though.

mr.asian.m2 · 07-24-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmong337

interesting style... i liked the silver a lot more though.

+1 with the silver.

07-16-2008, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Would rear spacers help? Pics Wheels are 17x8 +35 all around. The front fits perfect, I like it, no problems on oem suspension. Test fitting the wheel on the rear, it just plain looks goofy. The wheel has 215/40/17 tire on it. As you can see in the pictures there rear obviously looks a bit tucked in. My question is would using spacers help cure that weak stance ? 5mm ? 10mm ? and where can I buy good quality spacers from ? Would putting on a bigger tire on the rear also help appearance wise and performance ? I tried searching for any MR2s rolling on 17x8 +35 in the rear but have had no luck.

07-17-2008, 03:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,331 Thanks: 4 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	To make it even you'd need 13mm spacers ........... custom. The problem with flush 8's out back is that there will be tire overhang which will cause rubbing issues. __________________ WHEELSPECS.COM - a ridiculous number of wheel pics & links

07-16-2008, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ku-sama Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bowie Maryland Posts: 912 Thanks: 6 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	5MM could help, but I haven't ever been a fan of a the lip of the tire being pushed out.

07-16-2008, 10:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 847 Thanks: 94 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	first off... those are some nice wheels. too bad they're not staggered though. but to answer your question, you NEED a wider tire in the back! it'll definitely look a lot better and also give you more traction. what i'd do is get some 235/40/17 and some 5mm hubcentric spacers for the rears. that should be great.

07-16-2008, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
fvillota Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MIami Posts: 591 Thanks: 46 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	dont know what to tell you... it dosent look all that bad. but if you want spacers i think that'll pull the tire/rim a little to far out.. bigger tires maybe?

07-16-2008, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,105 Thanks: 39 Thanked 52 Times in 45 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	need more rubber (and probably more wheel for it to fit on) out back.. simple as that

07-16-2008, 11:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	That's what I was thinking for sure, a bigger tire for the rears, for traction purposes and to take away that stretched look, I only like that appearence on the fronts. So 235/40/17 and 5mm hubcentric spacers for the rears...thanks for the recommendation. Where can I find these spacers? Is there a thread about spacers that I haven't run across before to see how much 5mm and 10mm difference look like. And does it affect the safety of the wheels being on since there is less thread for the lugnuts to screw onto to if the wheel is being pushed out a little ? Thanks for the input so far folks.

07-16-2008, 11:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stig Tire Jedi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: like VISA, everywhere you want to be Posts: 81 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Right now I'd say get wider rear rubber and then some lowering springs, 'cause that looks like it's riding way high on the OEM stuff. Then if it still isn't out as far as you want, grab some 5mm spacers for the rear.

07-17-2008, 06:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
mr2magic deutsch type skillz Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 560 Thanks: 55 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I'm rolling 8x17 ET35 on all 4 too. I have a H&R 10mm spacer in back and I think it looks ok.

07-20-2008, 06:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	mr2magic do you have any pictures of your setup ? PS - Do I need to buy some special Volk lug nuts in order to use the plate and caps properly ? Notice how normal "tuner" lug nuts from a generic store stick out, it doesn't let me use the caps and looks ugly...

07-22-2008, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
mr2magic deutsch type skillz Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 560 Thanks: 55 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	What exactly do you want to see? The spacers or just how flush the setup is? Check out my garage for a sneak peek

07-22-2008, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	cool thanks

07-22-2008, 06:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
jhauschild fabricator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wi, usa Posts: 252 Thanks: 20 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I had the same "tucked in" look on the rears of my Spyder and purchased 20mm spacers. did the trick and it can really change the look of the car. I like the results.

07-22-2008, 08:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 mr.asian.m2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 297 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i had the same issue when i put on the new rims. but, i did fix it with different set of tired in the back, plus a spacer. and i think it look great. you will see it at kims teahouse meet. see you there.

07-22-2008, 09:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Presto! I know...suspension will eventually come after I graduate from the school that has **** **** roads in that town. So like, December. Anyone awesome at photoshopping and able to lower it hehe ps - I still need to get tires for the other 3 wheels, bah.

07-24-2008, 06:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 847 Thanks: 94 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	interesting style... i liked the silver a lot more though.