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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Thinking about getting new wheels

But I can't decide on which ones to get. I really like the Enkei NT03+M but the 18x9.5 +40 requires 10mm spacers and extended studs in the front. Will the spacers negatively affect the handling or durability of the wheel bearings?
Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Nope. I have 10mm spacer up front with extended studs on my Enkeis, the only thing that bothers me is having to dial in a little more camber to clear the 265/35 since the specs are technically 18x9.5 +28 so im at -2.1 in the front and -1.5 rear.
Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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yea as long as you do it right, as in running extended lugs, then spacers arent a problem. I ran 5mm spacers with my rpf1s with no issues whatsoever
Old Jan 20, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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Hey does anyone have any thkughts on the xxr 521s? Are they cheaply made or what?
Old Jan 20, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Yes.
Old Jan 20, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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Yes.
Ahh bummer i like the style, are there any similar styles that arw reputable?
Old Jan 20, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyScouse84

Ahh bummer i like the style, are there any similar styles that arw reputable?
If you like the 521, check out the rota MXR.

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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Spacers won't effect your car unless its on as previously stated stock studs, now if you were running 25 or more....... Mike @GST says hes blown a few wheel bearings!
Old Jan 21, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Ahh bummer i like the style, are there any similar styles that arw reputable?
Yes.



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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 11:37 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. I'm still on the hunt for some Advans, Rays or Works in the classifieds. Enkei is more of a back up wheel if I get tired of looking around.
Old Jan 22, 2014 | 01:54 AM
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Jusr get the +27 enkei nt-03 with the +40 you will be +30 in the front i say just pull the resr fenders and ipyou can get the +27 offset.
Old Jan 22, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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i run extended studs and 15mm in the front.. no problems
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