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Model 3 Performance Spacers
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vogz
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I assume you mean lug studs and no, not an issue at all. Lots of threads left exposed for the lug nut to torque down on.
Hi guys, Box told me they have a 18mm spacer that should fit the P3D front. This width should prevent the factory studs to hit the back of the wheel mounting surface once torqued down.
I'm worried about 18mm spacers providing too much poke on the front. But at the same time I saw pictures of P3Ds on Instagram with 17mm on the front (stock rotors and wheels) and fitment looks great (better IMO than front fitment with 5mm only, which looks a bit tucked).
Anyone here using 17 or 18mm front spacers on a lowered P3D who doesn't regret that choice?
I'm worried about 18mm spacers providing too much poke on the front. But at the same time I saw pictures of P3Ds on Instagram with 17mm on the front (stock rotors and wheels) and fitment looks great (better IMO than front fitment with 5mm only, which looks a bit tucked).
Anyone here using 17 or 18mm front spacers on a lowered P3D who doesn't regret that choice?
I had the 15mm BLOX ones on for a short period of time on my 2019 P3D+ and they poked too much for my liking. I would ABSOLUTELY regret 17 or 18mm front for sure...even if the 15mm worked with the OEM wheels I would still "regret" that setup.
5mm is a big tucked. 10mm would be pretty much perfect, but that option doesn't really exist for us unless you are willing to extend the lugs.
That's what I thought too. But look at this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCkB9KRF1er/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOfsMZl7Ng/
...he’s running 17mm in the front (I asked him in private message). That looks pretty darn good to me. I know, always difficult to judge from just a couple of pictures, but in any case it seems fair to say that looks far from something we would “ABSOLUTELY regret”, no?
Let me requote my message with emphasis.
Of course personal preference plays the biggest role here, but even 15mm poked past the fenders and definitely looked out of proportion relative to the rears with 20mm spacers on. Now, its important to note that I tried the 15/20 setup before my car was lowered. Perhaps once lowered the front poke isn't as apparent. But I dunno...just take a look at how much of the front tread you can see on his tires vs. the rears...
What if I were to use aftermarket wheels?
I currently have squared 20x9 ET35 on 235/35/20 Michelin A/S 3+ thinking about going to 245/35/20 square as well
My goal is to make it flush. Should I just get wider tires to make it flush? How much would 245 a/s 3+ impact my flushness compared to my current 235?
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^^If going aftermarket wheels, why not just get fitment that is optimized for the model 3 without spacers? Spacers really are a bandage fix. But, you may still need them depending on the offset and overall dimensions of the wheels you get.
Since you already purchased your wheels, best bet is to ask the vendor and other model 3 owners how they are setup (eg, post the exact wheels you have), with special emphasis on offset required for a flush look. That will be instructive on the size spacers you need.
Since you already purchased your wheels, best bet is to ask the vendor and other model 3 owners how they are setup (eg, post the exact wheels you have), with special emphasis on offset required for a flush look. That will be instructive on the size spacers you need.
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I was one of the first of that vendor to try the wheels for for my Model 3.
For flush fitment of that wheel spec it is 20x9 ET32 compared to my ET35
And for the rear you would need staggered 20x10 ET35
However Im already stuck with mine (20x9 ET35 squared). I'm also new to wheels and fitment and I'm horrible at calculating the math behind the perfect fitment lol
Currently I 'think' 12mm or 15mm would be good for my rears. Also I'm currently lowered on Eibachs and want to go to bags to lower another 1inch. Cant with coilovers or else I cant get up my steep driveway lol
Can anyone help me out?
slade037
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I don't think those will fit a P3D if you have the performance upgrades.. The hub is too small.
They should fit other Model 3s though.
LawLiner
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Speedgirl
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Looks good! Do you think this setup will work for me? I have the P3 but its lowered and i have 255’s on the back. I’m just a little confused on what I should get and what will work with my setup.
Yes I’d say you’d be fine. Mines a Performance lowered with H&R springs and standard alloys / tyres, plus spacers.
LawLiner
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Thanks for the pics, the rear is perfectly snug at that height, 20mm is spot on.
I know 10mm front would be the sweet spot but not easily possible, I wonder if 15mm on the front is too much.
I know 10mm front would be the sweet spot but not easily possible, I wonder if 15mm on the front is too much.
I personally think 15mm on a lowered car is perfect. Due to the inconsistent recess gaps on the performance alloys, then it’s hit and miss whether you can fit 15mm spacers. On my car I could mount 1 alloy, but the others I couldn’t
LawLiner
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That's 15mm in the pic? Looks like it might poke a little.
My wheel recesses/cavities are ~18mm (2019 M3P).
Studs are 32mm.
So I guess 15mm spacers would just fit, with 1mm to spare.
I think the H&R DRS spacers are available in 10mm that come with replacement studs. Could be a good option too.
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