2023+ Nissan Z Wheel Spacers

[traska_rz34]

Thanks all! I'm installing these tomorrow afternoon. I bought Loctite Orange (yes, there's an orange) that seems like an in-between the blue and red. Still not sure I'll use it but we'll see.

What's the torque spec you all used? Z1 told me 80 ft-lbs.

 

[BeShizz]

Thanks all! I'm installing these tomorrow afternoon. I bought Loctite Orange (yes, there's an orange) that seems like an in-between the blue and red. Still not sure I'll use it but we'll see.

What's the torque spec you all used? Z1 told me 80 ft-lbs.

I did 90 ft lbs with garageline

 

[traska_rz34]

Got these installed this morning! I ended up going with 85 ft. lbs. since Z1 confirmed Nissan's spec was 80 but a few folks had been doing 90+. Very easy install, just time consuming to spec every bolt. I also decided against using Loctite; Z1 point blank said they don't recommend it.

 

[FSUZ33]

20mm front and rear?

 

[traska_rz34]

20mm front and rear?

Yep, they’re 20mm. It’s two sets of identical spacers.

 

[CPerdomo]

Got these installed this morning! I ended up going with 85 ft. lbs. since Z1 confirmed Nissan's spec was 80 but a few folks had been doing 90+. Very easy install, just time consuming to spec every bolt. I also decided against using Loctite; Z1 point blank said they don't recommend it.

NIIIICCCCEEE... What a difference, ha?

 

[Mellowyellow]

Love the looks. However, are you concerned at all with potential damage to the finish from road debris being kicked back?

 

[Who.Am.Eye.2716]

Thanks all! I'm installing these tomorrow afternoon. I bought Loctite Orange (yes, there's an orange) that seems like an in-between the blue and red. Still not sure I'll use it but we'll see.

What's the torque spec you all used? Z1 told me 80 ft-lbs.

After 100 miles, remove the wheels and retorque the spacers. This will make it so the spacers dont come loose. After you put everything together, drive 100 miles and retorque the wheels. This will be good until the next time you remove the wheels and/or spacers

A lot of people dont retorque and why spacers get a bad rep

 

[traska_rz34]

After 100 miles, remove the wheels and retorque the spacers. This will make it so the spacers dont come loose. After you put everything together, drive 100 miles and retorque the wheels. This will be good until the next time you remove the wheels and/or spacers

A lot of people dont retorque and why spacers get a bad rep

Thanks for the heads up! I definitely plan on checking them again. I get the impression most people “set it and forget it”. For something in a critical location, it seems negligent to not re-check them at least once.

 

[CPerdomo]

@CPerdomo,

To make the front work with 15mm spacers, the OEM lugs will have to be ground down by ~4mm.

I did, like you, realized later that the problem exists. So I took it to the dealer and they shaved the lugs. Problem solved after that.

 

[Who.Am.Eye.2716]

Holy resurrection

 

[CPerdomo]

Holy resurrection

I got the message today so... what can I tell you...

 

[KSUCATZ]

It works perfect. I took it for a test drive and I'm satisfied. I hardly noticed any difference. And it still looks the way it should. See the pictures. So, 15mm in the front and 20mm in the back.

2 Qs:

1) Those are not the stock wheels, correct? (don't think slip on spacers work w/ OEM wheels unless I'm mistaken)

2) Tell me more about your Z white wall lettering - very interested. (re: post on tires/wheel sub)

 

[kevinbonds]

2 Qs:

1) Those are not the stock wheels, correct? (don't think slip on spacers work w/ OEM wheels unless I'm mistaken)

2) Tell me more about your Z white wall lettering - very interested. (re: post on tires/wheel sub)

I have 15MM front and 20mm rear slip on spacers with new wheel studs and of course they fit stock wheels. Only spacers that would impact the wheels would be bolt on spacers.

 

[trackratZ]

I only trust spacers with extended ARP studs, no bolt-on types, which have twice as many mounting points, i.e. 10 vs 5, and depending on spacer material you might be dealing with heat expansion issues affecting bolt torques. Get the ARP studs and do it right, once.