tekazgtr1984 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm putting together a list of what I need for the SFD project on the QX4, which I'm hoping to start in early May once the Bimmer's back on the road. I'm wheel shopping and came across a beautiful 17" wheel which I think would just wild; the only concern is the 17x8 is only offered with 4.5" backspacing. To that end, I've tinkered with the idea of running wheel spacers to make it work but obvioulsy I'm a bit skeptical to run spacers. I don't plan on seriously wheeling the QX4 and I'm curious if anyone on the forum has or does run wheel spacers on their R50s, and if so, where they acquired them. I'm hesitant to shop eBay for something like this so if anyone can shed some light on this it would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOT Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I use a 2" spacer per side with my summer rims and tires http://cgi.ebay.ca/Wheel-Adapters-6-Lug-Toyota-Nissan-Mazda-Spacers-1-/370487703487?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5642c9b7bf I bought mine from this seller, great quality 6061 part as described. Best price I could find, and best of all for us canadians he combines and doesnt rape on shipping. He charges $32 for upto 2 sets, so no matter if you buy one or two pairs its $32 shipping. I think I bought my 2" spacers and black chrome lug nuts from him, as far as I know its the best deal out there for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOT Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 ^^^ Comes with the lugnuts by the way, you dont need to buy them like I did. I just wanted black, and mine were beat up looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the info and the link! I wonder if he makes 1.25" spacers for the R50... EDIT: @WOT: Just out of curiosity, what's the backspacing of your summer wheels? Edited March 1, 2011 by tekazgtr1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I got 1.5" wheel adapters for the X rims I run during the summer... Every time I have checked them they were still locked down at 100 ft-lbs of torque. I can let you know who I bought them from on Ebay, I know he had perfect feedback and pretty much specialized in machining parts. Included all lug nuts. I bought ones for a Toyota and asked for whatever threading the Pathfinder's existing lug nuts is for the open ended lug nuts and then Toyota lug nuts for the outer lug nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for posting, Mike. Please PM the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick13 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Funny, I just put my spacers up for sale on Craigslist here in Denver. They are from ezaccessory.com and I got them with tax/delivery for $94 (U.S.). I believe they make 1, 1.25, and 1.5 inch spacers (technically called an adapter, but they don't really adapt anything). They really seem like a quality product, but I just don't need them with my current rims/tires. Just wanted to post up about them, I think they'd work well for you...and no, I'm not marketing mine (they should be sold this Saturday to a very interested buyer), just thought I'd post up about the spacer that you might be looking at. BTW, I think we use 12 x 1.5 inch thread studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmons Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I run 1 1/2 inch adapters on mine with my 17" rims, works great. You will need to trim however. Even with a 2" lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I run 1.5in wheel spacers from trail gear. Believe they were 84 dollars shipped to my door, have never had a problem with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 runnig 1.25 inch on my rig... The big thing with aluminum spacers is torque... do not overtorque them and they will not move... tight them too much and you will actually compress the aluminum.. I do mine at 100 ft/lbs religiously and they've been good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for the valuable info, guys! @fleurys: 1.25" is exactly what I'm looking for. May I ask where you bought yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 runnig 1.25 inch on my rig... The big thing with aluminum spacers is torque... do not overtorque them and they will not move... tight them too much and you will actually compress the aluminum.. I do mine at 100 ft/lbs religiously and they've been good to me. Exactly what I do...go around once at 60 ft-lbs to get them seated right then hit them all with 100 ft-lbs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for the valuable info, guys! @fleurys: 1.25" is exactly what I'm looking for. May I ask where you bought yours? here they are : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-NISSAN-ISUZU-WHEEL-SPACERS-ADAPTER-6-X-51-2-1-25-/110544747450?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19bcfafbba#ht_2302wt_1165 exactly them...and they are still at the same price I paid them 2 years ago !! Good service and fast shipping. Product is top notch. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Exactly what I do...go around once at 60 ft-lbs to get them seated right then hit them all with 100 ft-lbs... If you're gonna do it, do it right. here they are : http://cgi.ebay.com/...#ht_2302wt_1165 exactly them...and they are still at the same price I paid them 2 years ago !! Good service and fast shipping. Product is top notch. S. Thanks for the link! Good price for a set of four. Methinks the search for spacers is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I will know this weekend if I need spacers... Going to run 265/75r16 Mickey Thompson MTZs on the stock wheels. Truck has AC lift and NX4 strut spacers (soon). If I do need them, this thread is all kinds of win. Thanks for all the tips and links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 I will know this weekend if I need spacers... Going to run 265/75r16 Mickey Thompson MTZs on the stock wheels. Truck has AC lift and NX4 strut spacers (soon). If I do need them, this thread is all kinds of win. Thanks for all the tips and links! What's the backspacing (offset) of your wheels? You should be able to get away with those size tires permitted your wheels have adequate backspace for clearance. Even if you have the right BS/offset, spacers will still help widen your 'stance', which always looks good, IMO. And remember, some trimming may be required in order to clear your fenders/bumpers, especially when steering at full lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) What's the backspacing (offset) of your wheels? You should be able to get away with those size tires permitted your wheels have adequate backspace for clearance. Even if you have the right BS/offset, spacers will still help widen your 'stance', which always looks good, IMO. And remember, some trimming may be required in order to clear your fenders/bumpers, especially when steering at full lock. I have no idea what the BS or offset of the wheels are. They are the stock wheels (2002 SE. If you happen to know what those measurements are, I would be delighted to have them. All I have to go by right now is my current clearance, which isn't much, I am pretty sure I will need them. Can I put spacers on the rear too or will the tire not tuck into the wheel well properly? I am OK with a little trimming but I am hoping to avoid anything major, hence the 32" tires instead of 33s. Edited March 4, 2011 by fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialsin26 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Have any of you guys had issues with vibration at highway speeds, tire issues, or bearing issues when using the 1.25inch spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne97 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 i run 2 inch spacers and they make the rig look so much more aggressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Anyone know if the qx4 grill will fit on a 03' r50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I run 1 1/2 inch adapters on mine with my 17" rims, works great. You will need to trim however. Even with a 2" lift. who sells the adapters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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