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  May 20 2010, 12:22 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 592 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Logan, UT Member No.: 1,416  |
How bad of an idea is a wheel spacer like this in 1/8 in behind the right rear of my '67 Camaro ?
(IMG:http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/gor-sp601s_w.jpg) The tire wants to slight rub the inner fender well / trunk area when going through dips on right hand turns or, turning "aggressively" (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) I can re-torque the lug nuts often , BUT don't want any mishaps ... just in case someone wonders wheel is a 17x9.5 Cragar SS (steel) and tire is Nitto 555R Drag radial. Thoughts or FHE ? ~DaVe This post has been edited by BumpaD_Z28: May 20 2010, 12:25 AM |
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May 20 2010, 04:10 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Youngstown, OH Member No.: 896 |
Howdy,
I can't believe you'd have a problem with it. I'd use one on either side though, vs. just on one wheel only. Mark |
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May 20 2010, 06:38 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 59 Joined: 12-May 10 Member No.: 12,601 |
Are you still using leaf springs ? If so it's possible that either the spring or hanger is bent.
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May 20 2010, 10:49 AM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
I don't have a problem with wheel spacers - but that one looks to be a bit too 'universal'. The wheel contacts the hub in a ring around each stud - take a look at the backside of your wheels for the contact marks. Those oval slots, and the side by side slots in that spacer could reduce the contact area enough to affect the torque on the lugs by compressing the aluminum spacer.
I use 9/16" round holes in my spacers, same as the OEM rotors. This post has been edited by Blainefab: Jun 4 2010, 09:42 AM |
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May 20 2010, 11:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 329 Joined: 4-January 08 From: Central PA Member No.: 2,065 |
+1 on what Blaine said... his spacers are not that pricey, either.
How many turns of thread engagement do you get with your current studs and lugs now? |
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 May 21 2010, 12:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 592 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Logan, UT Member No.: 1,416 |
QUOTE (96Mike @ May 20 2010, 12:38 AM)  Are you still using leaf springs ? If so it's possible that either the spring or hanger is bent. YES it's on Muti-leafs, and the spring hangers are new, I suppose the spring itself could be tweaked, BUT I'm doubting it ... QUOTE (Blainefab @ May 20 2010, 04:49 AM) I don't have a problem with wheel spacers - but that one looks to a bit too 'universal'. The wheel contacts the hub in a ring around each stud - take a look at the backside of your wheels for the contact marks. Those oval slots, and the side by side slots in that spacer could reduce the contact area enough to affect the torque on the lugs by compressing the aluminum spacer. I use 9/16" round holes in my spacers, same as the OEM rotors. WOW ! this BB is so awesome, such a great response !!! THANK YOU !!! QUOTE (Eskimo @ May 20 2010, 05:51 AM) +1 on what Blaine said... his spacers are not that pricey, either. How many turns of thread engagement do you get with your current studs and lugs now? I haven't counted turns, but A LOT of thread engagement the wheels use a E/T conical seat lug similar to these : (IMG:http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/BumpaD_Z28/Camaro%20RS/page_09.jpg) THANKS EVERYONE for the HELP (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) ~DaVe |
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Oct 1 2010, 10:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 592 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Logan, UT Member No.: 1,416 |
Old thread, ...
BUT a BIG THANK YOU to BlaineFab.com for the set of GREAT 1/4" aluminum spacers (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The 275/40 Nitto's are sitting pretty now (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/BumpaD_Z28/Camaro%20RS/DSCN0326.jpg) ~DaVe |
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Oct 2 2010, 01:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ Oct 1 2010, 06:21 PM) Old thread, ... BUT a BIG THANK YOU to BlaineFab.com for the set of GREAT 1/4" aluminum spacers (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The 275/40 Nitto's are sitting pretty now (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/BumpaD_Z28/Camaro%20RS/DSCN0326.jpg) ~DaVe Nice car. drool. bock |
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