Nissan 370Z Nismo Wheel Spacers: Better Fitment & Worse Handling?

[@sportzntouring]

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[@T_3rR4h]

Great video guys. First vid I've seen from you - Quite impressed, keep up the awesome work. Even the adds weren't to bad as they were pretty helpful.

[@sportzntouring]

Thank you! We hope you check out some of our other videos. We do a variety across the Z, the R8GT, and having fun touring to events with sports, supercars and other enthusiast cars.

[@z-ro34]

Great video! We used to use spacers in the rear to artificially widen the track for wet track sessions, and a lot of people use them for square setups on the track. Rotating the tires around will increase the number of sessions the set of tires can do. I prefer to use spacers that require extended studs because I absolutely do not trust the studs that are attached to spacers. Right Now I use some spacers to fit a square set of advans that used to be on my Subaru. They’re now my “winter” wheels.

[@sportzntouring]

@@z-ro34 nice insights! Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you watch and enjoy more on the channel 🙌

[@bigrickyt1984]

I’ve just fitted 12mm spacers all round on my BMW 1 series with stock m sport suspension and staggered wheels and I’ve noticed the handling has improved plus the balance overall feels better, mid corner it feels more planted and turn in responsiveness has definitely improved slightly. It’s not dramatic changes but you can tell the car feels more stable. All in, looks wise it’s a thumbs up and performance handling is also a thumbs up from me 👍🏻

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks for sharing that! It's great to hear everyone's different experiences especially with different cars. Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy some of our other content 😊

[@jonathancolling2284]

I had spacers on my 370z. It was lowered too... I removed the spacers and replaced stock springs and it was more agile and generally better at turning.

[@sportzntouring]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheExploringZ]

I ordered the 20mm Z1 motorsports spacers for my 2016 sport tech 370z.

[@sportzntouring]

Cool! Let us know how it works out!

[@Buptaboy1]

Hi guys, love you videos as always! I’m running 20mm all round but have stock suspension on my Nismo. Agree with all your findings on them for the handling perspective. Damani, thanks for putting the technical explanations in plain terms as that really helps me gain understanding better!

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks for watching! Really appreciate the feedback. Would you like more explanations from our resident Motorsport engineer on things like this?

[@Buptaboy1]

@@sportzntouring yeah definitely. I’m sure there’s a lot out there like me that have a basic level of understanding but those little tidbits can be golden nuggets when explained for us less technical people 😉

[@sportzntouring]

@@Buptaboy1 leave it with us! Anything in particular you'd like to know about?

[@TheExploringZ]

How is the safety?

[@Buptaboy1]

@@sportzntouring nothing in particular but any mod explained in terms of handling effects etc is great!

[@colint8259]

Thoroughly enjoyed that video guys! Brilliant footage as well. What would be interesting to know is the tyre wear over time to see if there are any differing affects on the inner and outer toe tread. It might reveal some finer tuning if needed.

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks Colin! We're expecting a bit more on the inside at the rear as the camber is at the limit while keeping it in the green. I'll be honest, I don't really think too hard about tyre wear but I know it's a consideration for many.

[@huwjones5879]

I bought a used Tesla Model 3 which was fitted with spacers. As my previous experience with spacers on a Mini R53 was negative I removed them. The car drives much better, less tyre noise, less clonking on full lock, much better turn in especially at slow speed and better ride all around. I also weighed the spacers and they were 1Kg each of unsprung weight.

[@sportzntouring]

Everything is a trade off I guess.

[@ManinaGarage]

Greetings from California Ant! Subscibed and watching 🍿

[@sportzntouring]

Hello! And welcome! Thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing 😁

[@a124as]

This car looks sick af

[@sportzntouring]

Thank you! You should see it now... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXbin2bjZqGo68 😮

[@daveyofyeshua]

Loving the Halfords Advance trolley jack!! Also love mine to bits, car feels so stable when in the air. Still waiting for the aftermarket wheel drop lads 😃

[@sportzntouring]

Ahhh, we've got a few projects lined up. Watch this space!

[@andrewchatfield7754]

Superb video very impressed with the quality and different views while in the car and outside 👌 loved it!. The wheel tyre and spacers are on my 350z are . Front tyres 245-35-19" spacer 20mm wheels 19"x9" et 35 Rear tyres 305-30-19 spacer none 19"x10.5" et 20 There's no rubbing on any wheels or tyres . Car handles very well 👌 suspension can do with a tune

[@sportzntouring]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!! Great to know the specs on your 350z! My brother will be especially interested for his 350!

[@deanogee1510]

Im confused abt spacers i also have 370z nismo why have no spacer on back ? Also confused why 20 on front 15 on back ? Thought be other way round

[@sportzntouring]

@@deanogee1510 it's because of the rubbing

[@barryhall7]

I noticed tram lining with 20 mm spacers on my 350z on crap tyres but with PS4's no problems. I do now know why the suspension seems under damped. Time to save up for some BC's. Great video 👍🏻

[@sportzntouring]

I've not tried PS4's... Only the PS4S on my R8 (but the S is reportedly a gripper tyre). As I've got SC7s I'm not sure I'd want to give up the extra grip going to PS4's (SC7s are even better than the S's). Did you see my tyre review with the SC7? As for the feeling of being under damped, the issue is the spring rates rather than the damping. Stiffer springs is what's needed, but if course you need to adjust the damping to those spring rates so the BCs will help.

[@barryhall7]

Thanks for the advice, I will watch that video. The PS4 sidewalls move around on corners a bit on the front. Actually Ps5's on the rear. They are brilliant in damp conditions but really good when warm. 👍🏻

[@sportzntouring]

Awesome! Here's the video on the SC7s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZaQnZuqpdeXrMk If nothing else, I hope you enjoy the video.

[@joevanseeters2873]

That 370Z Nismo looks sweet. Much better with the new spacers for sure. What exhaust are you running on that car? I am looking to upgrade my own 370Z Sport Touring Coupe to a much throatier exhaust note. That car sounds amazing when you get onto the gas!

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks. The exhaust and all the latest mods are in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6rcnGuOfKaeicU My exhaust is now too loud for most people. So, bear that in mind. You'll get more vibrations in the boot.

[@joevanseeters2873]

@@sportzntouring Thanks for the info buddy. I'm looking for an exhaust to give me a really deep, rich, sound. Anything better than the stock exhaust on it now which is way too muted in my opinion. The state I live in (Colorado) is pretty lenient on what mods you can do on your cars so pretty much anything goes! Thanks again!

[@sportzntouring]

@@joevanseeters2873 I hope you find the sound you're looking for. I don't know what to recommend. As you listen to various exhausts on KZbin, you should get an idea of what meets your preferences. One thing you can't tell from KZbin is how loud each one is so may involve going to some Z meets to hear a variety in person.

[@BruTamUK]

I'm running 20mm spacers on my Nismo, stock suspension. Noticed an increase in tramlining and bump steer. Thinking about getting full geometry setup done at Centre Gravity. Not cheap but will hopefully correct it.

[@sportzntouring]

There's very limited adjustment on the front so you may need a camber/toe kit . Worth checking what can be adjusted first.

[@BruTamUK]

@@sportzntouring Thanks, didn't realise that. I'll have a chat with the guys at Centre Gravity see what they suggest. It's not unbearable but definitely more noticeable than before over uneven surfaces. Think I followed you out of the Exclusive JDM show in Newark a few months back. Sounded sweet!

[@stewills9711]

I went 15mm front with a 275x35x19 tyre and 5mm shims on the rear with a 305x30x19 tyre. Fills the arches nice. More grip, Don't get me wrong you can still slide it xD The fronts rub on the arch liner slightly, but only under a big compression. As for tramline, there is some on bad, grooved motorways but thats a downside of wide wheels more than spacers. Handling, I found it was better than stock. If you want it really tail happy, go 15mm front and non rear, I found this out while waiting for the shims :)

[@sportzntouring]

@@BruTamUK Haha! In the white Nismo? Was that you? Awesome!

[@sportzntouring]

@@stewills9711 ha ha! I'm interested in what wheels and spacers you have? As seen in the video, the studs were too long with the 15mm ones on the fronts. Interesting approach with the shims... Where are they fitted?

[@EAC_Tech]

V2 Sport Rays 19x10 +30 Squared 255/40 Front, 285/35 Rear 30mm spacer in the rear, effectively making the rear offset 0. Also lowered on KW V3. With a proper alignment, rubbing should never be an issue.

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks for your specs. Do you mean, "proper" alignment for your specs or ours? In our case, we went to the limit of the camber within spec here and as shown in the video there was no margin for any chassis wobble. I didn't want to make the handling any worse by going outside the recommended camber setup hence trimming a little plastic.

[@PoloZ34]

you’re flush up front with 19x10 +30s? I’m scrabbling to find better fitment for myself up front. Currently my rear is 19x10.5 +12 on 285/35 is slightly poked 4-5mm from farthest tire point ,but not a problem since I turn with front wheels. Up front I’m 19x9.5 +12 but 18mm passed fender, was thinking of just dropping offset to +35 which would have me tucked about 5mm. So I guess that 10” gives you about 3 mm outward and another 5mm from the 30 offset ? Are you slightly poking approx 8mm?

[@adambiggs5409]

Very interesting! I've generally been told that spacers are only for looks and hamper the car but this might speak otherwise. They are low on the list of things to go on my Z but I'll definitely be considering them more now :) (great video as always guys)

[@sportzntouring]

It's always a compromise. You lose some things as explained in the vid, but you gain in cornering stability. We forgot to mention it does stress the suspension and bearings so they'll not last as long but I don't think it's a dramatic reduction in lifespan. I'd take them off before going on track probably.

[@deanogee1510]

Sorry for all the questions about spacers will i be able to use the same locking wheel nuts ?

[@sportzntouring]

Yes, we are using the same locking wheel nuts.

[@eltiburon1983]

What kind of exhaust mods are you running? that sounds quite good. the stock one is basically as loud as an EV :D

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks! It's got the Tarmac Sportz V2 Short Tails... That's probably enough... But I also went for Cobra HFCs... More here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6ezn5pjp5V3i8k

[@Buptaboy1]

I have the same setup on my Nismo as @sportzntouring after having some fun on the north circular the other year. I want mine even louder now 🤦‍♂️ 😂

[@sportzntouring]

@@Buptaboy1 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ethanmleczko6987]

I also have a 370z nismo wondering if I could run a 20mm spacer in the front with no rubbing issues And not having to trim the fender flares?

[@sportzntouring]

We only had to trim the rears. For you, it's going to depend on your ride height. Check out my latest video as I've dropped it slightly so you can get an idea of what is viable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6rcnGuOfKaeicU

[@iillusionist1]

Song name towards the end?

[@sportzntouring]

"It's A Fast Life" by Frank Bentley & Anthony Mareo (via Artist.io)