Looking for spacer help from the offset gurus.

I am currently running AWD coupe square 18" wheels that barely clear my front sport brakes. I believe these are the 18x8 +43. And I have 225/50/18 on them currently.
My reason for these wheels was to use them as a winter set. That is still the plan. I will wrap these in Blizakk's this fall and the will be my dedicated winter wheels.
That leads to my dilemma.

I want to add spacers because this is killing me:





I don't want bolt on spacers. I'll only do the lug extension version.
The problem comes in when I do get summer wheels I'll either have to get something with an offset that will take into account the spacers or get different spacers for the new wheels.
I just do t want to have to remove the lugs at every swap.

FWIW I would love to find a set of IPL wheels that would probably require spacers anyway.

So, what size spacers would make this look better?

Will I have to get a different size for the IPL wheels when the time comes?

From what I've found I think 15mm front and 20mm rear would work for both but I'm not totally sure.

I should also add that current alignment specs are about 2.0 camber all around but I have front and rear camber arms about to go on. I am going to get it set to about .9 or so all around.
Thanks for any help.

 

This is just what I would do if I were in your situation. I'd go with bolt ons, they are a reliable spacer as long as you stick w/ a known quality brand. Just be sure to always use 6pt sockets and check torque shortly after initial install and then every oil change. Also be sure to wire brush all mounting surfaces prior to install and torque to 80 ft. lbs.

There is a point where extended studs strength may be compromised, just not sure what that length may be lol.

Here's a good read on the topic, since you won't be running your winter tires as hard as the 3 season tires, and certainly not tracking w/ them on you really should have no issues. And when the time comes for new summer wheels it's ALWAYS much better to get the proper offset so no spacers would be needed. So in short, I'd run bolt-ons a few months out of the year so it will be much easier to run proper offset wheels the rest of the year.
Spacers -- Bolt On vs Stud Replacement - Nissan 370Z Forum
HTHs,
Brad

 

Always very helpful and informative!

Do you have an opinion as the what size I would need for these wheels to be more flush?

Thanks.

 

I'm running 18x9.5 +38 and here's a pic of how they fit~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/18/2765...ml#post4044919

So to get that exact fit you'd need 24mm spacing, and since you're not lowered a 20mm spacer should suffice.

 

Went with 20mm bolt on spacers.

Here is the after.

 

I just noticed this little tidbit. I am lowered on swifts but I think it should be ok.
So far no rubbing.

 

Nice transformation, looks 10x better, and I mentioned in your other post, those coupe 18s look just right on that G
Just be sure to recheck your torque after 50-100 miles. Then every oil change.