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. I adjusted both of the steering lock bolts but it still catches in full lock to the left (weirdly right lock ok). it just catches the radius arm. So I will have to get some spacers after all but its a shame as the tyres sit nicely nicely as they are - spacers may make them stand out too much. It made the revs at 60 much better.
| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169   
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You'd be better getting some off-set rims to match the wider tyres, rather than putting in spacers. Better for the vehicle, safer. If you want to keep the alloys, better off with narrower tyres!
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3rd May 2012 7:18pm |
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| stup_93 Member Since: 01 May 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 8 
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Safer??? In what way?
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3rd May 2012 7:35pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169
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There is much debate about the possible effects of wheel spacers on other components - extra stresses and strains etc causing them to fail prematurely or unexpectedly. Hence a possible safety issue. Some insurance companies are unwilling to insure vehicles with them fitted. The fact they are not allowed in MSA off road motorsports also suggests there are possible issues or concerns. Also some spacers are poorly made and obviously if they fail then it may cause safety issues.
Whereas with modest off-set good quality rims, suitable for the application (ie tyre size and use) there are no such concerns. If you aren't sure then have a good poke around forums etc. |
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3rd May 2012 7:55pm |
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| stup_93 Member Since: 01 May 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 8
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I had heard this before but was told it was a myth caused by cheap spacers. I will have a look, I don't want them on if they are not right.
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3rd May 2012 7:58pm |
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| tatra805 Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: Dolany Posts: 436  
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Not wanting to restart the whole debate, google is your friend. just clarify a bit for those who don't know the background as it is mostly forgotten in the discussions.
oh, and of course Welcome ! Offset rims or spacers and physics (at least mine) give me the same forces and results. so yes they will increase the forces on the hubs, (for the same tire specs) It doesnt make a difference for the forces if you use a wooden or metal stick to apply them. the earlier spacers were bolt-through and were indeed dangerous if bolt/stud spec was not up to it. You had to use longer studs or bolts which went through the wheel and spacer, so sandwich the spacer between wheel and hub (in speed related motorsport these are still used if allowed, but these are not 30mm or more but 3-10mm thick) The good type spacers used on offroad vehicles use the original studs or bolts to fix the spacer to the hub and have own studs or boltholes to fix the wheel to the spacer. There is a lot of junk on the bay so be suspicious and be informed. I saw spacers for sale using cut off bolts as studs...  accidents waiting to happen. The good ones use OEM or equal studs. that as a question to a seller is a good indication for the overall quality i experienced. (paid over 300 euro for mine, and they have TUV approval)
just fyi  |
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3rd May 2012 9:13pm |
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