wheel spacers

[reinkezx2]

hi i just recntly purchased the 5zeighnnor-c rim wrpapped in toyo proxes 4 messuemnts are 205 55z r16 38w i need to know if i will need wheel spacers to clear the braking systme on the car or if i can put thme on and be fine i own a 1999 zx2 pleas elet me know

[yamaharider531]

i think you should be fine stock wheels are 14s so it will clear

[reinkezx2]

yeah but they might rub on the back side of the rims being that they are a wider rim than the stock ones mi havent had the chance to try them on the car as of yet. just got them wednesday

[zxtuner98]

Those are some nice ass rims. I woulda went 50 series for 16's tho. My opinion. When you get them on, post pics!

[reinkezx2]

yeah but i bought the tires ta a yard sale brand new not even monted on rims fer 404 so i couldnt pass htoose up i hope they fit under the car they should if not i post thme on here fer sale the tires that is not the rims ionly paid 200 fer all 4 rims

[yellow2000S/R]

You bought the tires for $404 that were the wrong size and couldnt pass them up?

If the offset is 38 you will be fine. The standard guys run is 35-42 and 38 is right in the middle.

The setup should fit and it will fill out the wheel well more... just remember at 60 mph you will be actually traveling around 62.5 mph and 104 when your speedo says 100.

[reinkezx2]

srry i typed wrong i only paid 40 fer all 4 tires yeah i didnt think it would though the speed off much which it didnt

[iceracer]

The tires are about 1" taller than stock , so your speedometer will be off.
I don't think it will cause any clearance problems. Some tires vary in width and the width of the wheel has an effect.

[capitalcrew]

Nicest rims ever made lolol. I will be buying a set, eventually..

[reinkezx2]

well i need o know will a need spacers dur to the rims width

[yellow2000S/R]

well i need o know will a need spacers dur to the rims width

You need to find out what offset the ones you have are. Look around the backside of the rim. Usually there is either a sticker or its cast or stamped into the wheel.

The 5zigen site says they come in either 33mm or 42mm offset. If you have 42mm offset, you may want to get 1/8" or 3mm spacers. If you have the 33mm offset, you may have rubbing issues with the rear tires towards the outside of the tire up in the wheelwell.

[reinkezx2]

ok yeahthoose spacers caost like 30 bucks of ebay so mybe ill look atgetting a set

[mechtech]

45mm is the standard offset for our cars.
Shimming a wheel out will not make the caliper clearance to the inside of the rim any different.
You are going to have to take your present wheel/tire off, and put the new rim on there to check and see if anything can be done.
I am not a fan of wheel spacers, and especially on the front of a FWD car.

[yellow2000S/R]

45mm is the standard offset for our cars.
Shimming a wheel out will not make the caliper clearance to the inside of the rim any different.
You are going to have to take your present wheel/tire off, and put the new rim on there to check and see if anything can be done.
I am not a fan of wheel spacers, and especially on the front of a FWD car.

Please explain.

The only clearance issue he may have with the stock calipers and rotors is the face of the calipers and the backside of the spokes.

[iceracer]

I have some 7" rims with 35 mm offset. Comes really close to the rear strut.With my Hoosier R6's I have to use a 5mm spacer since the tire is very wide even at 205/50-15.
Caveat: be carefull when buying spacers. Most of the web sites list the ZX2 at 108mm bolt circle. I ordered mine for a Mazda.

[random_hero]

I use spacers on my 16's

[Hypnose Zx2]

should be fine.

[mechtech]

yellow - No.
Calipers often hit on the inside of the wheel rim with non standard wheels.
What explanation is there?

[iceracer]

The design of the wheel is probably the reason. Usually happens when instally bigger brakes.
Another thing, any spacer thicker than 5mm requires longer studs.

[reinkezx2]

well i tied them today i am going to hjave to buy new tires some toyos proxes i think maybe a 40z will work they are expesive asshell though but yeha the rims clear the front no rubbingthe back hits the strut on the backl side well the front strut brace hit th tier so spoacers n new tires and they will fit

[yellow2000S/R]

well i tied them today i am going to hjave to buy new tires some toyos proxes i think maybe a 40z will work they are expesive asshell though but yeha the rims clear the front no rubbingthe back hits the strut on the backl side well the front strut brace hit th tier so spoacers n new tires and they will fit

Can you please start using punctuation, capitalization, and if you feel really courteous, even spell check / reading over what you typed?


Just run spacers in the rear if they rub the struts. Unless its rubbing on the upper corner of the tire and not the side.

[reinkezx2]

no they rub the inside of the tire but i am going to buy 3mm spacers and buying 4 brand new toyo proxes 4s to wrap round them rims the spacers are only going on the back because the front fit on the car just fine.

[iceracer]

"front strut brace hit the tier" ? Huh.

[reinkezx2]

the coil spring seat u know were the spring sits that part sits righ on the tire cause they are to tall .

[iceracer]

OK, you had me confused.

[reinkezx2]

yeah so any one know were i can get some cheap toyo proxes or any tire with these messurments 205 40 z R 16 38W