Wheel spacers and handling
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Wheel spacers and handling Are there any negative effect to handling when using wheel spacers? I am thinking of doing the C6 Z06 brack swap and will need to use a 1/2" spacer to clear the calipers.
Probably no ill effects to handling, but you got to figure it puts a little more stress on the studs, axles and bearings to hang the rims farther out from the stock location. I just installed 20mm (about 3/4") spacers and used the H&R Hubcentric spacers. Very high qualty pieces. They bolt to the axle with special lug nuts and the rims bolt to the spacer with your lug nuts. I wouldn't use just regular spacers because then you have to deal with longer studs and other issues.
Wheel spacers are a great tuning tool.
The relationship of the tire's contact patch and lower shock mount is actually a lever. You can change the effective spring rate by using a wheel spacer.
The relationship of the tire's contact patch and lower shock mount is actually a lever. You can change the effective spring rate by using a wheel spacer.
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Probably no ill effects to handling, but you got to figure it puts a little more stress on the studs, axles and bearings to hang the rims farther out from the stock location. I just installed 20mm (about 3/4") spacers and used the H&R Hubcentric spacers. Very high qualty pieces. They bolt to the axle with special lug nuts and the rims bolt to the spacer with your lug nuts. I wouldn't use just regular spacers because then you have to deal with longer studs and other issues.
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I would just make sure the spacers are safe. Before I installed my spacers, I did my research and came to the conclusion that the longer ARP wheel studs wouldn't be such a bad idea to have with open lugs. I have no evidence that it helps, but I figured I would insure myself with a safe route.
