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just how strong are wheel spacers?
has anyone on here been using them for an extended period of time and had no problems?
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I saw one lift a whole sheep over its head once. I thought "wow, thats pretty strong for a wheel spacer". :D
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rofl

Good quality billet spacers will last a lifetime with no problems.
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but what about the wheel studs?
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Post by hcca »

Probably need to get longer studs. Wheel spacers aren't legal either.
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i have had them for about a year now and thery havent caused me any problems
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Post by Cookiemonster »

Same here. But only used on the track.

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yeah our off set is GAY!
but i thought if it was made from a strong enough metal then there legal?

hey cook while your here where'd you get the the side skirts?
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i have the same wheel spacers that cookie has posted up... had them for about 2 years now.. seem to work fine...
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Post by CussCuss »

take note those are bolt on spacers (well thats what they look like)
they are safe, in general the others arent, even with extended wheel studs they are sus as it takes the load off the hub and onto the studs
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