wheel spacers, good or bad
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wheel spacers, good or bad I am having a slight problem here. I recently put on Powerslot rotors, but for the past 2 months I havnt driven the car hard at all, she basically just sat around waiting for tires. The old tires were worn badly because of a shotty allignment. I got my new tires on, same sizes as before and now I have some rubbing issues.
Actually, it is not the tires that are rubbing, it is the lip on the inside of the wheel, and only when I take a moderatly fast or faster turn. Now I cant drive around turns like I want to because the wheel starts to grind the inner part of the wheel well, on the inside of the tub....not of the inside of the fender. I took the wheels off, took the hammer to it again but didnt result in much of a change.
Well, we figure that the powerslot rotors are slightly thiner than the stock rotors (where it mounts to the hub), thus the wheels are moved in a little bit. If you look on the wheel studs, you can definatly see the line where the old rotors were seated, it is about an 1/8th of an inch differance.
My buddies told me to just get some spacers for the rear, but I am a little skeptical about that. First off, is there anywhere I can get 1/8th inch spacers? and are they going to result in any problems? Keep in mind I have DR's and run at the track and dont want spacers to give me a fit somewhere down the line.
I need some input on this, thanks guys.
Actually, it is not the tires that are rubbing, it is the lip on the inside of the wheel, and only when I take a moderatly fast or faster turn. Now I cant drive around turns like I want to because the wheel starts to grind the inner part of the wheel well, on the inside of the tub....not of the inside of the fender. I took the wheels off, took the hammer to it again but didnt result in much of a change.
Well, we figure that the powerslot rotors are slightly thiner than the stock rotors (where it mounts to the hub), thus the wheels are moved in a little bit. If you look on the wheel studs, you can definatly see the line where the old rotors were seated, it is about an 1/8th of an inch differance.
My buddies told me to just get some spacers for the rear, but I am a little skeptical about that. First off, is there anywhere I can get 1/8th inch spacers? and are they going to result in any problems? Keep in mind I have DR's and run at the track and dont want spacers to give me a fit somewhere down the line.
I need some input on this, thanks guys.
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Ok, so my nerves are settled then. But where can I pick up some 1/8 inch spacers. 1/4 inch would be too big, keep in mind I have 17x11's with 313/35 tires in the rear.
Thanks for help.
Fry
Thanks for help.
Fry
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found some 1/8" spacers froom summit, made by Gorilla so they are probably pretty good.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
There wasnt any information on the site so I called them, they are for 4 or 5 lug patterns and will fit the camaro. Oh yeah, they are made of aluminum, what do yall think, are they worth the $4.99.
Thanks
Fry
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
There wasnt any information on the site so I called them, they are for 4 or 5 lug patterns and will fit the camaro. Oh yeah, they are made of aluminum, what do yall think, are they worth the $4.99.
Thanks
Fry
