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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Exclamation D2 Tuning Spacer???

I found a pair of brand new D2 Tuning 40mm Spacer for $100 on craigslist. What do you guys think? Should I get it or not? Any help would be great. Thanks
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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40 mm???? dangggg. I think 25mm should be too much already. Get wider tires instead.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Yea, times 2 on the 25mm. Dont wanna strain the hubs anymore than you have to...
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Old May 17, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Do go any wider than 25mm spacers. Also, try to get hub-centric ones.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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if you have to go any bigger than 25's, you need different wheels.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
40 mm???? dangggg. I think 25mm should be too much already. Get wider tires instead.
I dont think I can go wider tires cause Im rubbing pretty bad already haha

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Yea, times 2 on the 25mm. Dont wanna strain the hubs anymore than you have to...
Thanks, I never thought bout that.

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Do go any wider than 25mm spacers. Also, try to get hub-centric ones.
Im gonna do a search on that.

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if you have to go any bigger than 25's, you need different wheels.
The reason I need the that big of a spacer cause I got my front fenders flare out due to being slammed and tires arent stretched enough. I made a big mistake by doing that. I should have gotten smaller tires instead. I wasnt thinking at the time.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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stretching tires means running a smaller tire than you should be not a larger one
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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Stretched tire; notice how the sidewall is "stretched" because its too thin to fit the wide rim

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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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I know what stretching is thanks
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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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The reason I need the that big of a spacer cause I got my front fenders flare out due to being slammed and tires arent stretched enough. I made a big mistake by doing that. I should have gotten smaller tires instead. I wasnt thinking at the time.
ur statement doesnt make sense. ur tires arent stretched enough so u need a spacer? u stretch tires to get more clearance....
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Old May 17, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
ur statement doesnt make sense. ur tires arent stretched enough so u need a spacer? u stretch tires to get more clearance....
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Old May 17, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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get 50mm's lol 25 maxx!!
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Old May 17, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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I found a guy that might trade me his Fabulous Profound for my wheels. If it goes through, Ill make sure to get the right size tires this time. Thanks everyone!
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Old May 17, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Stretched tire; notice how the sidewall is "stretched" because its too thin to fit the wide rim

haha nicely done.
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Old May 18, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kkngn
I found a guy that might trade me his Fabulous Profound for my wheels. If it goes through, Ill make sure to get the right size tires this time. Thanks everyone!
those are a good wheel
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