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Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 11:48
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Ive got a set of wheels for my ta22 15x6.5 fronts and 15x7s rear.. the problem is the fronts rub on the struts even though they dont have tyres on them, is there a way i can get spacers put in or some other kind of method to make some space, really need some help otherwise i may have to sell em 
any suggestions would be much appreciated 
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 12:00
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You should be able to find an engineer to press some spacers onto the hub or rim!
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November 2002
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 12:02
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or use dodgy spacer plates like some people do
*whistles innocently*
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 12:03
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you can get spacers but this could lead to problems such as the wheelnuts not catching the studs because the spacers push it out that little bit too much. in this case you will need to put longer studs in to make it safe.
i just did this on the weekend to my hilux, the spacers were $20 for the pair from auto1 and the studs $6 each.
im not sure about the legality of this, i was told it was illegal by one guy but the others said it was ok, so i did it anyway.
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 12:06
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Its probably not that bad providing you have longer studs, but it is illegal.
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 12:11
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It is illegal in QLD to use spacers if they are floating! If they are pressed on its fine 
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 13:26
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| Cool1 wrote on Wed, 08 October 2003 22:11 |
It is illegal in QLD to use spacers if they are floating! If they are pressed on its fine
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Just letting you know that's handy to know.
I was just reading earlier tonight about a brake upgrade on a certain car and the major problem being that either new rims or spacers were to be used to gain clearance from the bigger discs.
But what about longer studs?
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 13:28
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You'll have to speak to an engineer about how much longer you can go! I know there is a limit on the width of spacers but I dont know what it is 
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 13:33
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| Cool1 wrote on Wed, 08 October 2003 23:28 |
You'll have to speak to an engineer about how much longer you can go! I know there is a limit on the width of spacers but I dont know what it is
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Cool. It's still a good option to know about first rather than having to buy new rims and rubber.
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Re: Wheel Spacers
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Wed, 08 October 2003 20:53
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nice, thanks heaps guys 
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September 2004
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