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Wheel Spacers?
In general I try to match the wheel to the proper back spacing, and IF I have to use a space, I make sure the Wheel stud WILL meet NHRA requirements of having so much of the stud extend out from the Lug nut.
Its def going to look goofy when the street rims are on it but thats being safe and getting through tech inspection.
The a spacer like that the stud should be at least that much longer in my opinion.
Its def going to look goofy when the street rims are on it but thats being safe and getting through tech inspection.
The a spacer like that the stud should be at least that much longer in my opinion.
depends on your intentions with the spacers, and also the type of spacer. lug nut can play a factor too.
for street wheels/tires, you are probably fine in most cases. if you have sticky tires and like to launch, expect a chance to warp or break wheel studs.
a stock typle lugnut is the worst for this, as it doesnt put any force on the spacer itself, and can actually sheer the studs off over time.
a mag type lug nut firmly holds against the spacer, so there would be less chance of a failure.
onto the spacer. never buy the universal spacers. buy a billet machined spacer for your lug stud and your lug pattern if at all possible.
for street wheels/tires, you are probably fine in most cases. if you have sticky tires and like to launch, expect a chance to warp or break wheel studs.
a stock typle lugnut is the worst for this, as it doesnt put any force on the spacer itself, and can actually sheer the studs off over time.
a mag type lug nut firmly holds against the spacer, so there would be less chance of a failure.
onto the spacer. never buy the universal spacers. buy a billet machined spacer for your lug stud and your lug pattern if at all possible.
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found these... good price but are 2in spacers strong enough?
found these... good price but are 2in spacers strong enough?
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hm, trust the guys with no experience, or the one who uses big fancy numbers hahaha... i personally dont believe in aluminum (for its strength is common places), but my blocks made out of it so how bad can it be! hahaha
make sure the back side fits the hub on the axle and that the front has the same hub for the rim to be centered on. my boss is making spacers for his vette. if not youll have issues
I used the aluminum style ones on a jeep i had, 1.5" per side with 33" tires. Never had a issue when I was wheeling, but then again it didnt have 300+ hp.
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I use the billet 1/2" spacers that are lug centric from Thunder racing. I also use long ARP studs....no problems, no vibrations at any speed(at least up to 100). I have put about 5k miles on this setup to get my Z06 replica wheels to fit right on a T/A. Making around 550hp and running on Nitto Drs.
I had previously ran these 2.5" thick bad boys (see pic below) on my Blazer in order to fit some C5 'Vette wheels. Never had a problem w/ them, however I never did any kind of racing w/ that setup.
As previously stated, make sure you purchase spacers that are at least hub-centric, it'll drastically reduce the chance of vibration.
As previously stated, make sure you purchase spacers that are at least hub-centric, it'll drastically reduce the chance of vibration.
second your right i have no experience. but if i can make a set of alumium LCA that run low 9s. i dont worry about my "wheel spacer" experience.
alumium is good. great? IDK. it all depends what you want. the guy a few post up said he has a friend that uses steel ones. well those are probly good. have wieght but good. now the alum are fine. it makes a big difference as long as you have them tight.