Hub size question?

[davidf]

From what I've read, the NSX has a 64mm rear eccentric hub size. It shares the same bolt pattern as a 350Z but how about hub sizes? I know it's a stretch but maybe someone knows. Also do they share the same lug thread patterns. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[greenberet]

Have a look here. Information was somehow easier to find in the old FAQ section of NSX Prime than it is in the new Wiki section.

 

[davidf]

It does'nt help on the 350Z question. I found a pair of Eibach 10mm eccentric hub spacers with lugs from a 350Z and though they share the same 5X114.3 pattern, I don't know if they will slide over my rear hub as well.

 

[Zishan]

The NSX rear is 64.1

The 350Z is 66.2

I don't know if they will slide over my rear hub as well.

So, to answer your question, yes, the spacer would fit over the rear hub, but it would not sit as intended, and be unsafe. Oh, and once the spacer fit on the hub, good luck getting the wheel to fit on the spacer. :tongue:

 

[davidf]

The NSX rear is 64.1

The 350Z is 66.2




So, to answer your question, yes, the spacer would fit over the rear hub, but it would not sit as intended, and be unsafe. Oh, and once the spacer fit on the hub, good luck getting the wheel to fit on the spacer. :tongue:

Thank's Z. The seller just emailed me the same thing. Good to know.:frown:

 

[davidf]

So how safe/unsafe would it be to run two 5mm on each side. Even with one 5mm on each side I barely have any hub ring showing. Not to sound cheap but I do have four 5mm H&R's with longer studs. This will be just on the rear only. Thank's.

 

[nsxtasy]

So how safe/unsafe would it be to run two 5mm on each side. Even with one 5mm on each side I barely have any hub ring showing. Not to sound cheap but I do have four 5mm H&R's with longer studs. This will be just on the rear only. Thank's.

The problem is that the wheels will no longer be hubcentric, only lugcentric. This means that the lugs will bear the full weight and centering force for the wheel. You wouldn't be the first person to try it. Some people have done so and have experienced vibrations (and vibrations, left uncorrected, have a tendency to get worse and cause other problems like loosening parts, snapping studs, etc), while others haven't had problems doing so.

Personally, I think it's a bad idea, and I've learned not to do things that seem like a bad idea, especially when there's very little to be gained. But it's your car, and you're welcome to try it if you want.

 

[Zishan]

David, here are the spacers I use.

http://www.ichibausa.com/10alwhsp8.html

 

[davidf]

The problem is that the wheels will no longer be hubcentric, only lugcentric. This means that the lugs will bear the full weight and centering force for the wheel. You wouldn't be the first person to try it. Some people have done so and have experienced vibrations (and vibrations, left uncorrected, have a tendency to get worse and cause other problems like loosening parts, snapping studs, etc), while others haven't had problems doing so.

Personally, I think it's a bad idea, and I've learned not to do things that seem like a bad idea, especially when there's very little to be gained. But it's your car, and you're welcome to try it if you want.

I appreciate that advice.

 

[davidf]

David, here are the spacers I use.

http://www.ichibausa.com/10alwhsp8.html

Z thats perfect. Once again, you saved the day.:biggrin:

 

[Zishan]

Z thats perfect. Once again, you saved the day.:biggrin:

You need to hire me as your NSX Assistant. :smile:

Btw, Ichiba has GREAT customer service. Those guys there have taken VERY VERY good care of me.

 

[nsxtasy]

David, here are the spacers I use.

http://www.ichibausa.com/10alwhsp8.html

Very nice! They're hubcentric so they avoid the pitfalls that I mentioned above for the flat kind of spacers.

 

[Zishan]

Very nice! They're hubcentric so they avoid the pitfalls that I mentioned above for the flat kind of spacers.

Thanks, and I couldn't agree with you more, I would never use or recommend spacers that are not hubcentric.