OEM 16/17 + 25mm spacers, is this a bad setup?

[Joy2Drive]

I am debating whether to add 25mm spacers to my stock 16/17 setup to give the car a more aggressive stance. This was recommended by s14_tat on this thread (http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104281) back in April, and I found his recommendation cost effective and does the job

I heard from various sources that this setup will place unnecessary stress on the bearings/bolt/connection and may negative impact other part of the car and ride quality? Can someone share their opinion on this? Pros and Cons that you see?

I do intend to track the car 3-4 times a season, would this cause additional/potential problem?

My car is all stock setup with standard spring height and I don't intend to drop the car at this time.

Thanks

 

[CL65 Captain]

I ran 15mm front and back. used the H&R hubcentric spacers with longer studs. Track the car oftern. Stock 16/17 OEMs. No problems. The reason I didn't go with the intergral stud spacers is because I didn't want to have to pull all four tires in between sessions and check the torque on the inside nuts and then reinstalling the tires and checking the outside nuts. Nothing like going around a corner and wondering if all the nuts are torqued down.

 

[nsxtasy]

If you want to track your car a lot, I do NOT recommend it. At a minimum, it's going to be a PITA, and as also noted, it provides one more place for additional stress to cause problems for you.

If you want to do it because you care about the appearance more than the performance, then don't track the car.

 

[Joy2Drive]

Okay, lets for a moment assume that I will stay away from the track, would this kind of setup shorten the life expectancy of any parts? If so, what parts would be of most concerning?

Also, would I have to change the alignment with this setup? How would this affect tread life?

If I decide to stay OFF the track, what are the Pros and Cons of hubcentric spacers with longer studs VS intergral stud spacers? Which one is more safe/friendly (or less stress) for the car?

 

[CL65 Captain]

Wide body racing Porsches have used hubcentric spacers on the track for YEARS!

 

[ac011]

I had been using 15mm front & 25mm rear for 3 years without any problem. It look much better with the spacers.

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[NSXDreamer2]

I also used that for a season, and I did feel they give a little more grip, especially the moment after turn in till apex... As long as they were torqued properly, don't think it would be any different than putting wider wheels. And yes, like CL65 captain saying, it's a PITA for tightening them especially with the fronts. (someone really need to step and hold the brakes for you.)

 

[NSXrebel]

I had been using 15mm front & 25mm rear for 3 years without any problem. It look much better with the spacers.

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Wow, that looks great. I was looking at getting some wheels a while back, but have been putting it off. I have decided to go away from the 18/19 setup that the car has now. '02+ wheels came to mind, but hard to come by, and kinda pricey. I can almost get some nice Volks for the price of 02 OEM's. After seeing your car on OEM 16/17, I'm liking how it's looking with spacers. Now to go look in the for sale section.

Also , did you need extended studs for this application?

 

[michl_moto]

I have been running this combo for a year and I love the set up. I have 1996 16/17 OEM wheels on my 1993 with 25mm spacers front and back and it looks, rides and handles great!

 

[NSXrebel]

I have been running this combo for a year and I love the set up. I have 1996 16/17 OEM wheels on my 1993 with 25mm spacers front and back and it looks, rides and handles great!

Pics please

 

[ac011]

No, you don't need extended studs for the H&R 25mm spacers

Wow, that looks great. I was looking at getting some wheels a while back, but have been putting it off. I have decided to go away from the 18/19 setup that the car has now. '02+ wheels came to mind, but hard to come by, and kinda pricey. I can almost get some nice Volks for the price of 02 OEM's. After seeing your car on OEM 16/17, I'm liking how it's looking with spacers. Now to go look in the for sale section.

Also , did you need extended studs for this application?

 

[PKim]

Stock 16/17 with 25mm spacers

 

[mickeylex]

Running 25mm spacers front and rear (as long as they are hubcentic) won't cause any trouble you will ever notice on the street. I ran that setup w/ OEM 16/17 for a couple of years - no problems. As others have said, they could cause problems at the track though.

 

[EuroBoutique]

I've been looking at 15/20mm spacers as well but where do you guys get each of these various types:

hubcentric + longer studs
integral stud spacers

 

[nsxtasy]

where do you guys get each of these various types:

hubcentric + longer studs
integral stud spacers

Here.