Hub Centric Wheel Spacer Material

[someonestolecc]

I recently bought some wheel that are +35 offset for my r31. Unfortunately it looks as if I'll have to run spacers to get them to sit out more.

I had hub centric spacers on the front of my cefiro and not one issue, taken on the track, over a few ripple strips etc and no dramas at all.

I need to find a new pair and found JustJap have them for $130/pr - cheapest new price I could find.

http://www.justjap.com/parts_nhubs.htm

Then I found roguepi (ns.com sponsor) has these that are apperantly "magnisium", I'm sure he means magnesium.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/25mm-HUB-CENTRIC-Wh...8QQcmdZViewItem

Question is - I'm scared of massive stud failure going around a corner incase I slide sideways over a ripple strip and while it's just a r31, I fear for what might happen to me in such instance. Obviously something I'd like to avoid.

So if I -have- to run spacers, does it really matter if I get the JustJap ones, or the 'magnisium' ones? (is it worth the extra money)? Personally I'm leaning to the "I don't think it matters too much" camp but I thought I'd check in.

Please only reply if you know about metals, engineering, suspension or have used either or both products in HARD DRIVING (read: TRACK) situations.

Thanks everyone.

[djr81]

Just to clarify - are you worried about the strength of the spacers or the strength of the studs? If the latter you need to ask the vendor what grade (eg grade 8.8, 10.6 or whatever) the studs are.

[someonestolecc]

Good question - in theory both.

But really just the spacer. The studs I assume wouldn't have too much in them as it's the hub that's carrying the most weight/force.

[jaik]

Im running the Just Jap ones. They rock. They even say Cefiro on them

Never had an issue with them... love em!

JK

[garage-13]

i use/sell the roguepi style items,

and slam ripple strips no probz...

no customer problems either.

[someonestolecc]

Thanks JK your abuse of them will be testiment enough

g13 - the pics on your site seem to lack a hub centricity about them

Either way I can wait 4 or so weeks till they get em in.

[Sydneykid]

I recently bought some wheel that are +35 offset for my r31. Unfortunately it looks as if I'll have to run spacers to get them to sit out more.

I had hub centric spacers on the front of my cefiro and not one issue, taken on the track, over a few ripple strips etc and no dramas at all.

I need to find a new pair and found JustJap have them for $130/pr - cheapest new price I could find.

http://www.justjap.com/parts_nhubs.htm

Then I found roguepi (ns.com sponsor) has these that are apperantly "magnisium", I'm sure he means magnesium.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/25mm-HUB-CENTRIC-Wh...8QQcmdZViewItem

Question is - I'm scared of massive stud failure going around a corner incase I slide sideways over a ripple strip and while it's just a r31, I fear for what might happen to me in such instance. Obviously something I'd like to avoid.

So if I -have- to run spacers, does it really matter if I get the JustJap ones, or the 'magnisium' ones? (is it worth the extra money)? Personally I'm leaning to the "I don't think it matters too much" camp but I thought I'd check in.

Please only reply if you know about metals, engineering, suspension or have used either or both products in HARD DRIVING (read: TRACK) situations.

Thanks everyone.

I am not a fan of bolt on hub spacers. I have seen far too many failures of the spacers themselves (cracking), the wheels (cracking) and the wheel bearings (noisy).

Personally I would sell the wheels and buy something the right offset in the first place.

cheers

[Beer Baron]

while we are on this topic I have just switched from +20 17X9 wheels on my 32 GTR to +30 17X9 wheels (standard 33 GTR wheels). Now I want to regain the 10mm a side of track I've lost but obviously bolt on spacers cant work (too thick) so i'm left with the little slide on things. is adding a 10mm spacer ring going to cause any problems? I mean it seems that the wheel wont be seated properly on the hub centre any more. I know plenty of people do it but i'm just a little dubious.

[someonestolecc]

Fair enough SK. Unfortunately it's very hard and impossible to find 2 piece made in Japan rims in 16x7 and 8 with an offset that fits a r31.

They are +34 and fit a s13 but on the r31 they need spacing out. Hopefully I'll avoid the noisy bearing problem as it'll actually be closer to the stock offset with the spacer in.

Richard - I wouldn't touch those things at all. Anything reducing the amount of thread holding your wheels on isn't good, it also is taking the wheel further away from the hub ring thing.. no thanks. Why is it you can't get a 10mm bolt-on spacer? I see them everywhere.

[dangerous_daveo]

while we are on this topic I have just switched from +20 17X9 wheels on my 32 GTR to +30 17X9 wheels (standard 33 GTR wheels). Now I want to regain the 10mm a side of track I've lost but obviously bolt on spacers cant work (too thick) so i'm left with the little slide on things. is adding a 10mm spacer ring going to cause any problems? I mean it seems that the wheel wont be seated properly on the hub centre any more. I know plenty of people do it but i'm just a little dubious.

I have the same problem. There is a place up here in Brisbane that are called Wheel Revolutions that are making mine up. Machining them to suit the hub and wheel basically, so they WILL fit and sit right. They arent bolt on just slip on, but are hub centric. I have had got longer wheel studs tho, and they did check that before asking any more questions. So maybe give them a try, or someone like that down your way. They also said they could do 8mm ones, so I guess its 2mm less but hey. Id say its an option.