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Old 04-15-16, 06:54 PM
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Default hub centric spacers

i fitted 30mm ones but can put finger between the front wheel spoke and 4pot caliper so think try 20mm but ? if go 20mm with the wheel studs be too long ie stick out proud of 20 mm spacer how long are the studs ? if i could get wheel i could measure but with disability cant grip the tire iron anymore so

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You are talking the spacers that have the studs already pressed in that bolt onto the existing stock lugs? Most modern wheels have clearance pockets that will not pose an issue when mounted on less than 25mm spacers.
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sadly as multi fix no clearance pockets
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In that case you'll have to grind or cut them flush to the spacer. Just to note, don't overheat the studs when they are being worked on. These are heat treated. Hack saw with bi-metal blade is fine with a few light touches on a bench grinder or hand held grinder to clean the end threads.
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Is this guy the new troll around here? Lol
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nope but think you must be !!!
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Default opps too much spacer ?




30mm spacer as multi fit have no recesses on back

but they stick out

would 25mm be better so dont have to short the lugs

any advice welcome can only learn from ????
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Originally Posted by sndlight
Is this guy the new troll around here? Lol
i had been thinking that too
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does it rub as is? if it works now why change it? you can lessen the spacer by 10mm and still get ample caliper clearance but you will need to shorten the factory studs to fit under the wheels.
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if use thinner spacers will the length of lugs interfere with having a snug fit ?
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
does it rub as is? if it works now why change it? you can lessen the spacer by 10mm and still get ample caliper clearance but you will need to shorten the factory studs to fit under the wheels.
will try this weekend thanks
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Originally Posted by sndlight
Is this guy the new troll around here? Lol
In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response[2] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion,[3] often for their own amusement.

that is exactly what your are doing
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i had been thinking that too

In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response[2] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion,[3] often for their own amusement.

that is exactly what your are doing
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Yeah, you're right. Ill get on topic.

In the car modding world your situation is referred to as "poke". It is a desirable look as long as it does not rub or cause any issues. Your poke is aggressive looking and honestly looks cool.

If you don't like the poke you'll have to modify your studs like Timmy said to fit your wheels.
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Originally Posted by sndlight
Yeah, you're right. Ill get on topic.

In the car modding world your situation is referred to as "poke". It is a desirable look as long as it does not rub or cause any issues. Your poke is aggressive looking and honestly looks cool.

If you don't like the poke you'll have to modify your studs like Timmy said to fit your wheels.
poke !! i like that word ... im thinking of doing rear but as that the driving axel how wide is safe ?


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