Spacer: I need real input
05-15-2009, 12:04 PM
#26
Rx8_4eVeR
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Jose, Cali
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
05-15-2009, 12:22 PM
#27
^noob
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: socal
Posts: 1,340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
it *looks* like the old spacers will fit through the extra 5 holes, are those 5 extra holes specifically for spaces? i know they're not for mounting since they aren't recessed in...
05-15-2009, 12:45 PM
#28
Rx8_4eVeR
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Jose, Cali
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes, wheels that don't have these holes have groves behind the face of the wheel. BTW, if you have 8 or 8.5 wide tires, go with 15mm for the wobble problems I mention earlier.
05-15-2009, 03:17 PM
#30
^noob
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: socal
Posts: 1,340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i dont think 15mm will clear without rolling for me
05-15-2009, 04:16 PM
#31
Rx8_4eVeR
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Jose, Cali
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey, yeah, I saw your post on the other thread. If you're set on a 10mm, go ahead, your wheel design won't be an issue. In my case though, I had problems since the OEM studs still protruded a bit too far still.
05-21-2009, 10:48 PM
#35
STiMPACK
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Nassau County, NY
Posts: 2,107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Who makes the ones you are using?
I have been wanting to get a proper set for my OEM wheels but was unsure of how far I could go before hitting the fender. If you are running the GF210's on OEM struts, we probably have near identical drops. Did you have to roll the fenders?
Thanks in advance!
I have been wanting to get a proper set for my OEM wheels but was unsure of how far I could go before hitting the fender. If you are running the GF210's on OEM struts, we probably have near identical drops. Did you have to roll the fenders?
Thanks in advance!
05-25-2009, 11:52 AM
#43
I have some 5mm spacers and they have been run through a couple of drift events now with no problems. I'm looking at getting 15mm or 20mm spacers next. They will be the bolt on kind as I want strength.
My Dodge 3500 dually has 2" spacers on the rear wheels and I've towed my boat all other this state and never had a problem. Just have to install them, drive 50-100 miles, check torque, and then I just torque every 3 fill ups or so.
My Dodge 3500 dually has 2" spacers on the rear wheels and I've towed my boat all other this state and never had a problem. Just have to install them, drive 50-100 miles, check torque, and then I just torque every 3 fill ups or so.
06-24-2009, 02:27 AM
#50
duct tape works wonders
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Snohomish, WA
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry for the noobness of this question but.........
if people are so worried about wheel spacers used in racing events (autocross, drift, drag, etc...), why do some out there use them???
I hear a lot out there say NOT.. NEVER... DON'T use wheel spacers especially if you plan to use your car on the track. But a lot of folks out there also swear on the reliability and safeness of wheel spacers - both in every day driving and track use.
What gives?
if people are so worried about wheel spacers used in racing events (autocross, drift, drag, etc...), why do some out there use them???
I hear a lot out there say NOT.. NEVER... DON'T use wheel spacers especially if you plan to use your car on the track. But a lot of folks out there also swear on the reliability and safeness of wheel spacers - both in every day driving and track use.
What gives?