I have just got a set of new 18" BBS alloys and tyres for my mates twin turbo series 2. The rears fit ace but the fronts mis the nissan engraving on caliper by a fag paper.

I was going to get a couple of spacers say 3 or 5mm but wanted to check that was OK and wouldn't cause any stress on studs. What would be the max spacer also?

I have 25mm spacers on the fronts with 18" alloys but it all depends on the type of wheels and spacers, dont go for the cheap ones.Hubcentric is the ones to go for

Edited February 3, 201114 yr by Gaz 300

I've got 18x8.5 on the front and I put 15mm spacers on to bring the wheel/tyre out. to sit inline with the arch

3-5 mm standard spacers should be fine, but any more than that and you should go hubcentric (as mentioned).

3-5 mm standard spacers should be fine, but any more than that and you should go hubcentric (as mentioned).

 

 

Good advice! :thumbup:

I've got some 5mm spacer for sale. Pm if needed ?

thanks appreciate offer, but should badger wheel supplier for not supplying but deleted ebay history and my mate just wants to drive so got halfords bits tonight.

just to let you know I opted for 5mm spacers on front which left about 7-8 turns of thread, which I blelieve to be a safe margin. Any thicker and would have required longer studs.

what sort of offsets are the wheels?

I haven't a clue but they sit just right, almost flush with the arches. I bought new off Ebay- lost supplier, but I'm sure they are a major wheel supplier. Ordered just before christmas in height of back logs and came within 3 days, I think around £550 including tyres. BBS multispoke/mock split rim look nice. Shame they were not for me! I'm still on original 16"s