Spacers on the front? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Apollo240 · 04-14-2009, 03:39 PM

Im wondering what size spacer on the fron would get the stock 8inch wheels to be flush with the fender like 9inch wheels are.

Any ideas or anyone already doing this??

MachThunder · 04-14-2009, 06:09 PM

I could take some measurements if I put my 17x8's back on this weekend for a driving school that I'm attending, but I'm probably just going to keep the 18x9's on.

I'm not sure if anyone makes an 8" rim with the correct bolt pattern, but less positive offset, but I think that would accomplish the look you're going for. I'm actually not positive what the offset is on the factory 17x8's. I have bullitts, but I'd guess they're the same.

As for a spacer.... I'm guessing that about 1/2" would get you out far enough, but I wouldn't recommend that with the stock studs. I don't think you'll have enough threads left to safely mount the wheels.

Personally, I just went with some good looking 18x9's and I'm happy! :PIMP:

DSMach1 · 04-17-2009, 02:28 PM

Would a 1/2" spacer allow someone to get at least 6 full turned threads on the lugs using factory length studs???

Sry to hijack...

Apollo240 · 04-19-2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSMach1

Would a 1/2" spacer allow someone to get at least 6 full turned threads on the lugs using factory length studs???

Sry to hijack...

Not at all, it was my next question.

Mach wheels have the indents on the back, I dont know if that would allow for a 1/2inch hubcentric but I know it helped a little when putting the 1 inch spacers on the rear. Come to think of it...I dunno if anyone makes a 1/2inch hubcentric.

04-14-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
Apollo240 12's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In front of SparksMach1, MD Posts: 1,655	Spacers on the front? Im wondering what size spacer on the fron would get the stock 8inch wheels to be flush with the fender like 9inch wheels are. Any ideas or anyone already doing this?? __________________ Old Mach: 2003 Torch Red, IUP, Flowmaster Cat-back, Steeda Tri Ax, Predator, JLT RAI, PHP spacer, BBK long tubes, BBK O/R H, Accufab 307/318 Current: Ls1 Corvette

04-14-2009, 06:09 PM	#2
MachThunder AF Blue and Azure Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 329	Re: Spacers on the front? I could take some measurements if I put my 17x8's back on this weekend for a driving school that I'm attending, but I'm probably just going to keep the 18x9's on. I'm not sure if anyone makes an 8" rim with the correct bolt pattern, but less positive offset, but I think that would accomplish the look you're going for. I'm actually not positive what the offset is on the factory 17x8's. I have bullitts, but I'd guess they're the same. As for a spacer.... I'm guessing that about 1/2" would get you out far enough, but I wouldn't recommend that with the stock studs. I don't think you'll have enough threads left to safely mount the wheels. Personally, I just went with some good looking 18x9's and I'm happy! :PIMP:

04-17-2009, 02:28 PM	#3
DSMach1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 145	Re: Spacers on the front? Would a 1/2" spacer allow someone to get at least 6 full turned threads on the lugs using factory length studs??? Sry to hijack... __________________ 2003 Mach 1 in Black Catted 2 1/2" custom X-Pipe Shorty headers (Not sure on name, came on the car) SLP LM1's H&R SS springs Bilstein HD shocks and struts Predator canned tune IUP

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