1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 3m 9d Posted 01/08/11 11:03 PM Share Posted 01/08/11 11:03 PM Morning,I have 19x8 +40 fronts with 245/35's, and want to space them out a bit. Not rubbing on anything at the moment, just looks a bit gay!Anyway, I know people HATE spacers, but realistically, am I likely to crash and die from using them?Also, whats the widest spacer that will safely fit on stock studs?Found these custom hubcentric slip on'shttp://www.wheelworx.com.au/spacers.htmlOnly problem is our hub is 70.5 mm and my wheel is 73.1 mm, meaning the hubcentric ring would only be very thin.After peoples opinions or alternative options?Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ-80 Member 97 Member For: 13y 7m Posted 02/08/11 12:10 AM Share Posted 02/08/11 12:10 AM http://www.justjap.com/store/home.php?cat=269Dunno if this would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 30d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 02/08/11 12:18 AM Share Posted 02/08/11 12:18 AM Think supercheap sell 3 sizes, the biggest 8mm. Or Pitlane sells 35mm Bolt on spacers. They will give good fitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Eyes flame magnet Gold Donating Members 5,673 Member For: 15y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: adelaide hills- 'race air' central Posted 02/08/11 03:17 AM Share Posted 02/08/11 03:17 AM will you crash and die? probably not, but there is a good reason they are illegal.the stresses put on suspension and steering components are very complex. offsetting the rolling weight by 8mm will alter the stress on each component by? who knows. I wouldnt recommend it, but its your call.plus if you have a prang and your insurance company finds out you have them, they have the right to not pay out... not good and even worse if you hit something expensive..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 3m 9d Posted 02/08/11 08:10 AM Share Posted 02/08/11 08:10 AM Yeah fair call I completely understand that, just wondering if there is an acceptable limit.Lots of things are illegal, yet we still do it.Different offsets also alter the stresses put on various steering & suspension components also.Dont really want bolt on's as that requires cutting the studs/fitting shorter ones.Don't really want to have to fit longer studs either.Much stud left with an 8mm slip on?Found this on another forumWheel spacers are not illegal if used correctly. They must be fixed to the hub/ drum/ disc. They must be made so they cannot be left off when taking wheel off and on. There must be enough wheel stud thread. Spacer must be made of steel or aluminium. Plastic, glass or wood is not allowedTrack is measured from centre of tyre tread across from side to side. Maximum track increase is 25mm allowable. For example if you widen your tyres by 4 inches per side, but still have them set so the measurement from centre of tread from side to side does not gain more than 25mm, then that is ok.I am involved in engineering cars for Vic registration on a weekly basis. Seems they are legal, if signed off by a VASS engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG50T Member 568 Member For: 20y 2m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/08/11 09:12 AM Share Posted 02/08/11 09:12 AM VPW.com.au - Spacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 30d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 02/08/11 09:25 AM Share Posted 02/08/11 09:25 AM Bolt ons are just that, nO cutting or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearse Member 21 Member For: 13y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 04/08/11 10:03 AM Share Posted 04/08/11 10:03 AM I've got a ba xr6t. I'm running aftermarket 17's with stock tyre size with 15mm spacers, not bolt on, been doing it for 10k now, no problems, if anything it helps in the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 3m 9d Posted 04/08/11 11:30 AM Share Posted 04/08/11 11:30 AM longer studs I'm guessing? If I was going 15mm I'd use slip on's.Max I would go is 10mm, making them 19x8 +30, would fit nicely.However I don't think using a 10mm would leave enough stud.Difficult job to change the studs was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 19y 7m 10d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 04/08/11 01:20 PM Share Posted 04/08/11 01:20 PM you need to remember fitting longer studs may just create a new problem, your probly going to snap wheel studs regularly due to the offset weight so far outside the centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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