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Clipdat · 03-04-2015, 12:11 PM

I've been using these 3mm spacers up front w/ stock studs for over a year now with no issues: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/5x100-Hubcentric-Spacers-Subaru-Impreza/dp/B00A7I2SU0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425489071&sr=8-3"]www.amazon.com/5x100-Hubcentric-Spacers-Subaru-Impreza/dp/B00A7I2SU0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425489071&sr=8-3[/ame]

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Originally Posted by Synack

Reviving this bad boy again. Are we CONFIRMED that 3mm will be just fine? I do take my car out on mountain runs a lot.

Synack · 03-04-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

I've been using these 3mm spacers up front w/ stock studs for over a year now with no issues: www.amazon.com/5x100-Hubcentric-Spacers-Subaru-Impreza/dp/B00A7I2SU0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425489071&sr=8-3

Any vibrations or noise?

wparsons · 03-04-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Any vibrations or noise?

You wouldn't get noise or vibration from too much spacer thickness on the stock studs...

The only thing that would happen is the lugs coming off from not enough thread engagement.

Sweet48 · 03-04-2015, 06:38 PM

I've seen 5MM slip ons done with no problems BUT i havent been updated since after the initial install, I'm still wary of it though, I wouldn't do it. 3mm I'm comfortable with (which is what i'm using unfortunately)

And as others have said. DO NOT cheap out on spacers, I've seen way too many people have cracked and/or warped spacers (some were warped before use). I've also heard of wheels off's from sheared studs on cheap-o spacers. I'll stick with H&R's, and Eibachs (Or Project Kics if I'm feeling sexy :P)

TylerLieberman · 03-04-2015, 06:52 PM

I've used 5mm spacers on my car. Cross country trips, drift events, daily driven. Zero issues after over 10k miles. Just made sure to properly torque them down to spec.

I wouldn't go any more than 5mm though.

bhbnuckle · 06-09-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

I've used 5mm spacers on my car. Cross country trips, drift events, daily driven. Zero issues after over 10k miles. Just made sure to properly torque them down to spec.

I wouldn't go any more than 5mm though.

SOrry for bring up old post, but did u use any of longer studs for 5mm up front?

Thanks

JazzleSAURUS · 06-09-2016, 11:45 AM

3mm spacer on stock is fine. Any thicker buy quality bolt on spacers, or extended studs with a slip on spacer. Of course the best solution is a wheel that fits correctly.

I have 20mm H&R spacers with the studs pressed out, and ARP extended lugs on my setup. I'm pleased with that.

TylerLieberman · 06-09-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bhbnuckle

SOrry for bring up old post, but did u use any of longer studs for 5mm up front?

Thanks

I ran 15mm spacers with extended studs, but 5mm spacers were used with OEM studs.

03-04-2015, 06:52 PM	#19
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,685 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	I've used 5mm spacers on my car. Cross country trips, drift events, daily driven. Zero issues after over 10k miles. Just made sure to properly torque them down to spec. I wouldn't go any more than 5mm though. __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

06-09-2016, 11:45 AM	#21
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	3mm spacer on stock is fine. Any thicker buy quality bolt on spacers, or extended studs with a slip on spacer. Of course the best solution is a wheel that fits correctly. I have 20mm H&R spacers with the studs pressed out, and ARP extended lugs on my setup. I'm pleased with that. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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Sweet48 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 84 Thanks: 9 Thanked 44 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I've seen 5MM slip ons done with no problems BUT i havent been updated since after the initial install, I'm still wary of it though, I wouldn't do it. 3mm I'm comfortable with (which is what i'm using unfortunately) And as others have said. DO NOT cheap out on spacers, I've seen way too many people have cracked and/or warped spacers (some were warped before use). I've also heard of wheels off's from sheared studs on cheap-o spacers. I'll stick with H&R's, and Eibachs (Or Project Kics if I'm feeling sexy :P)

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