I know that we have plenty of threads about wheel spacers. I've done my SL searching and I've used the Googles. So many people have mixed feelings about them. I hear they can be dangerous. I hear that they are loved for the flushness. But what I'd like to see in this thread - is a gathering of user reviews. Please, tell me about your good experiences with spacers. Tell me your bad. What product did/do you use and why did you choose it. And of course, this thread is worthless without pics.

 

Might as well kick this off with the Wheel Spacers Install thread from the Tech / DIY Forum:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/tc-tech-diy-1818/wheel-spacer-install-ichiba-79955/

 

not using any on my tC ATM. I am using them on my SC400. 15mm Ichiba V2 in the
front and 20mm Kics Project in the rear. I would stay away from H&R and generic spacers on ebay.

IMO, i try to avoid using spacers but i use it to get my desired fitment.

 

i used ichiba v1 20mm in the front and 25mm v2 in the rear with my stock rims. they were on for a year with no problems.

 

any pics of that set up ?

 

Subscribing for the information!

 

I would do the whole wheel spacer thing but I dont want to worry about my wheel bearings failing.

Sucks.

 

Yeah, i'd like to see some stock rims with spacers too.

 

Nothing wrong with spacer. Just du ett!

 

only problem i've ever run into, is the oem studs hitting the back of the wheel.. but it's nothing a little cutting couldn't fix. :D

 

Yes please!

 

sadly this is the only one i have

 

im on Adapt-tech 4x100 to 4x114.3 25mm adapters (basically spacers) nothing wrong with em IMO.

 

How much did all four cost you?

 

i got them used with my wheels. id assume they would be around 200-400 depending on size and bolt pattern

 

yea, id like to get some but 5x100 to 5x114.3 .. there are many more options for wheels at that pattern.

 

if safety is an issue, just make sure you buy brand name spacers like ichiba or h&r. make sure they're hubcentric also. those brands use quality alloy and bolts.

 

i've been running spacers on and off for years, i love them, no problems with anything what so ever.

and nothing is wrong with H&R spacers they are actually one of the best out there. along with Ichiba and Project Kics.

i have Ichiba V2 15mm spacers in the rear right now, but i have 2 sets of Project Kic 15mm 5x100 to 5x114.3 adapters waiting to go on next month (with new wheels/tires) and i love them

dont be afraid of them.

if your running stock wheels get the Ichiba V2 spacers that way you dont have to go replacing studs. and if you get aftermarket wheels make sure that they have holes in the back to clear the studs (you only need a couple mm of clearance for them for the most part)

 

With 10mm spacers...is extend studs needed? I know, or at least I've heard with 5mm..you can use the OEM studs.

 

^^yes. 5-8mm oem studs will be ok. I have 8mm up front and its fine.