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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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hey guys hows it goin i just installed 30mm eabach wheel spacers the car looks pretty good ill put pics up soon do u guys hav any reviews on wheel spacers? good or bad?
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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30mm is going to put you in the 1.25" catagory and am not such a fan myself. I recommend you torque the "hidden" nuts to proper specs and check them at least once a year to confirm they are holding up and remain tight.

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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i plan on putting some on too, around 1 1/4"
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Boy, there is a LOT of talk about wheels spacers of late and these widths just seem off-hand to me. I installed a set of 1/2" ones, but did LOTS of research on how they would fit and the tolerances I had to run them.

I have no idea if the 1.25" spacers you plan are going to work. They will mount and your tire will install, but will the tires then clear the fenders and not rub on the inside.... I don't know.

How wide are your wheels and what is the off-set?

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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wheel spacers are for ricers unless you are using them for clearance... god this forum is going down hill....
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by steve0914
wheel spacers are for ricers unless you are using them for clearance... god this forum is going down hill....
lol^^^ I had a guy tell me at CJ Pony Parts I should buy wheel spacers for my car, I laughed at him and told him I juts needed to buy bigger wheels... I guess they're a cheap fix for some, but I'd be worried about my wheel flying off, just my opinion
Old Oct 26, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by steve0914
wheel spacers are for ricers unless you are using them for clearance... god this forum is going down hill....
my car is far from ricer buddy
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Jazzer agrees with me, he is just not as blunt as I am..
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^ he he

... but actually, I don't!
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Originally Posted by steve0914
Jazzer agrees with me, he is just not as blunt as I am..
apparently not lol and it doesnt rub i think it looks good...i hate people that make their cars look ricer ill post pics asap



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