Pauly35 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hey guys i was wondering what the deal is with wheel spacers... I want my wheels to sit right inline with my body and there about 1/2 inch away... Where can i buy them from and are they safe and all ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 spacers are illegal. they can be bought online like eBay etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly35 Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 spacers are illegal. they can be bought online like eBay etc. Yeah i thought so.... Is it worth putting them on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 If you don't mind the defect, loss of points or fine if they catch you with them on. Wheels with correct offset is the best solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's_AUDM_Yo Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Fun fact a fair few older Porsche's have bolt on spacers from factory because they designed their wheels silly. Edited August 11, 2013 by It's_AUDM_Yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Fun fact a fair few older Porsche's have bolt on spacers from factory because they designed their wheels silly. Well spacers are actually illegal if they are factory fitted. Those falcon rtv utes have them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Here's something on wheel adapters: http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/topic/15445-the-dangers-of-wheel-adaptors/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainWarriorDregs Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I am also against wheel spacers. However i have bought some recently to push out my rim to avoid an intereference issue i have with my RACs/shortened steering arms/LCAS/everything in the wheel arch of my car (obviously for use off road NOT ON PUBLIC ROADS). Theres alot of different types of spacers and ways of fitting them. There are bolt ons and slip ons. Bolt ons obviously bolt onto where the existing wheel does then it has its own studs attached to the spacer which you bolt your wheel onto. Slip ons are literally just like big washers that slip over your studs i would NEVER use these, they are just dodgy. Then you have to make sure that the inside diameter of the spacer is the correct size for your hub (hubcentric spacers). I purchased some bolt on 15mm spacers in 4x114.3 with a hub size of 66.1mm (Nissan size). so i also had to purchase some hubcentric rings that space that hub from the 60.1mm (ae86 hub size) to the 66.1mm of the spacer. in hindsight, shouldve bout new rims with correct offset. which is probably the smartest idea out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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