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So after much searching I’ve decided that a wheel spacer thread would be helpful. I for one am being cheap and do not want to drop $2.5-3k on wheels just yet. I have been looking into the Perrin 27mm spacers but as I am lowered on Swift Springs I believe I will rub and I don’t really want that. I have read about people having success with 25mm spacers but they are usually cheap ones from eBay and if I’m adding something like spacers I’d prefer they be from a reputable company. If anyone with first hand experience can chime in Id really appreciate that. Anyone with negative comments please use your negativity elsewhere. Let’s keep this interesting.

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Aesthetically, hella flush on stock (8.5”) rims is at +35 to +38 using 22mm to 25mm spacers. If you’re willing to try some quality 20mm ones from Germany, here they are:

https://www.evasivemotorsports.com//mm5/merchant.mvc?BRAND=H&R&Category_Code=FK8-WHEELS&Per_Page=12&Screen=CTGY&Sort_By=disp_order&Store_Code=EM
I appreciate your response. I am certainly willing to try these. When I was into German cars H&R spacers were very common. Anyone running these or other 20mm? I’d be interested in some feedback or pics with some 20mm examples on an FK8.
 

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Some reputable companies that make spacers are Ichiba, Projec Kics and H&R. I used 25mm Ichiba bolt-on spacers and 20mm H&R bolt-on spacers on my previous cars. No vibrations or any issues. You can't go wrong with H&R. Personally, 25mm is the max I would go with any spacers because it adds rotational mass and stress on the wheel hub.
 
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Here’s a video showing the stance with 25mm spacers.

Turn off your speakers if you’re at work. Lol

 
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Some reputable companies that make spacers are Ichiba, Projec Kics and H&R. I used 25mm Ichiba bolt-on spacers and 20mm H&R bolt-on spacers on my previous cars. No vibrations or any issues. You can't go wrong with H&R. Personally, 25mm is the max I would go with any spacers because it adds rotational mass and stress on the wheel hub.
this is solid info, thanks!
 
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Here’s a video showing the stance with 25mm spacers.

Turn off your speakers if you’re at work. Lol

this is one of the videos I did find when I was searching for info. But his 25mm are a off brand eBay purchase. Nothing wrong with that but makes me a little nervous. I also read something about having to trim the lug nuts.
 

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I am Swift too and I suggest 15mm or less. The stockers are tucked in there tight!
 


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I believe the wheels hub has the indentation, and that will clear the studs.
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