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turbo wranga

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hi im new to the state and in a little trouble i bought new wheels for my s2 33gtst but i need spacers for the frount wheels as they dont clear the calipers can someone please point me in the right direction on where i can get some spacers in wa????

cheers!

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wins_wbe

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hi im new to the state and in a little trouble i bought new wheels for my s2 33gtst but i need spacers for the frount wheels as they dont clear the calipers can someone please point me in the right direction on where i can get some spacers in wa????

cheers!

try search in WA for sale, try EBAY..

but spacers is illegal mate.. goodluck

LANDSCRIBBLE Mentor

LANDSCRIBBLE

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I was thinking of getting some also, my front calipers are honestly about 1-2mm away from touching the spokes, should there normally be more clearance? is there anything to worry about? im scared ill take a corner a tad fast one day and shred my precious calipers and rims. have got 225's front and back.

Plus, are there any downsides with wheel spacers, apart from being illegal and "ricey"? - heard stories of driving to work and wheels coming off..

Sorry for all the questions.

Nic_A31 Grand Master

Nic_A31

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I was thinking of getting some also, my front calipers are honestly about 1-2mm away from touching the spokes, should there normally be more clearance? is there anything to worry about? im scared ill take a corner a tad fast one day and shred my precious calipers and rims. have got 225's front and back.

You can take a corner as fast as you like, your calipers are never going to touch your wheels.

I was thinking of running some spacers, but decided against it. Why compromise the mechanical intergrity of my car for fashion?

spacers are mechanical? and contribute to the integrity of your whole car now ??

Spacers arent as bad as some talk them up to be.

Slip on spacers are fun for 5-10mm, anything bigger, using bolt on spacers is fine, but if you need that much spacing, you'd be better off buying different wheels.

Tony de Wonderful Veteran

Tony de Wonderful

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spacers are mechanical? and contribute to the integrity of your whole car now ??

Spacers arent as bad as some talk them up to be.

Slip on spacers are fun for 5-10mm, anything bigger, using bolt on spacers is fine, but if you need that much spacing, you'd be better off buying different wheels.

What I mean is it's another component to fcuk up or fail.

I'm no expert but slip on spaces can't be as 'safe' as having no spacers. You put more shearing loads on your bolts, and because things are never prefectly machined you have scope for 'play' etc and eccentricity, precesion, may lead to vibration and metal fatigue. As for bolt ons now you have more bolts to fcuk up, come loose etc. I just don't trust 'em basically. Don't want a wheel flying off at 100 km around a corner. May be ok for show cars though. :(

br3ndan Mentor

br3ndan

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Spacers shouldnt be used

full stop

Get wheels that are specified for your car.

You can go on all you want about how they are ok or whatever. Its not going to change my mind on them.

If you use them... you are stupid

Kabe Rookie

Kabe

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Spacers shouldnt be used

full stop

Get wheels that are specified for your car.

You can go on all you want about how they are ok or whatever. Its not going to change my mind on them.

If you use them... you are stupid

True, they shorten the thread. However, if you get longer threaded bolts put in is that legal. That way your locknuts will fit as they would on a factory spec car. Can you get this certified? Anyone know?

JonnoHR31 Grand Master

JonnoHR31

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I was thinking of getting some also, my front calipers are honestly about 1-2mm away from touching the spokes, should there normally be more clearance? is there anything to worry about? im scared ill take a corner a tad fast one day and shred my precious calipers and rims. have got 225's front and back.

myne were like that for years, were fine until the left wheel bearing started getting some slop in it, spokes started knocking the caliper around right hand corners. didnt do any damage luckily.

auto pro also have slip on spacers

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