Juicehead99 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Looked on eBay but they're expensive and per 2 wheels! Any idea where can get them cheapish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Don't use spacers that attach onto the hub unless you really have to. Even then I'd rather get wheels with the desired offset... Use AXLE spacers where possible. They're around £25 a pair. Also, could you please make sure you keep your posts appropriate. I've edited the one above as it triggered the swear filter. Thanks :) Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 How does axle spacer differ mate? And why so against wheel spacers? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Good question :) Wheel spacers sit behind the wheel, therefore reducing the length of the stud that passes through the wheel unless longer studs are used. It also pushes the wheel further away from the hub which puts more strain on the hub assembly, bearings etc. The only thing holding them on is the wheel clamping down on them. If a cheap spacer, it may shatter. Meaning your wheel may as not be attached anymore. Unless you're going for adapters meaning they're actually bolted to the hub.. but even then I'd prefer to stay away. Think of going from a small ratchet to a breaker bar. Same effect. Axle spacers bolt between the axle and the hub, and once in they're in. No movement. No strain exorted as it's effectively an extended axle. Or, get the desired offset wheel meaning there's no "structural" adaptations at all! :) Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Makes sense. But what about these? They bolt onto hub with existing studs then wheel bolts on like normal. So not changing stud length or anything? ?? Just expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Also do you have example of axle spacer please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 They use the same principle of Adapters.. but still, consider the breaking bar I mentioned above ⬆ eBay 150954968318 But they're cheaper from Ford (Ford puma part) Or here 121655929585 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 OK had look at these but I can only see rear spacers? What kind if a job are they to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 OK had look at these but I can only see rear spacers? What kind if a job are they to fit?Jack the car up, stick it on axle stands. Then it's an hour's job, an hour and a half maybe. If you want spacers for the front, the safest bet is just go use the desired wheels. If not, use the ones you shared above as they're physically secured to the hub & wheel Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Ye I know I've seen spacers and just longer bolts to fit the extra length buy I don't agree with them. But these are very pricey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Safety and quality costs money I'm afraid Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Makes sense. But what about these? They bolt onto hub with existing studs then wheel bolts on like normal. So not changing stud length or anything? ?? Just expensive! They are cheap, check out the prices of likes of Eibach hubcentric spacers, usually around £100 a pair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_Fiesta02 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Definitely don't go for the cheap wheel spacers that sit on the hub! I've got 4 but not using them! My friend had some on his car and luckily he was driving In a 30 zone and seen his wheel rolling ahead of the car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Definitely don't go for the cheap wheel spacers that sit on the hub! I've got 4 but not using them! My friend had some on his car and luckily he was driving In a 30 zone and seen his wheel rolling ahead of the car!What came loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_Fiesta02 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Well the spacer is just a disk and as you put the wheel nuts on they don't tighten as far in as they would be with spacers off! Which resulted in that! You will lose about half an inch of the bolt because of the spacers! Which is a lot when it comes to safety! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_Fiesta02 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 All it takes is for that wheel to spin and loosen them up because they're not on tight and the wheel could come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 All it takes is for that wheel to spin and loosen them up because they're not on tight and the wheel could come offSo your car is bolts not studs like picture above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_Fiesta02 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I meant the ones that are just disks! But you always have to watch with spacers as it is taking the length of your nut away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 I meant the ones that are just disks! But you always have to watch with spacers as it is taking the length of your nut away The ones I posted above arnt. It bold onto hub and gives you 4 new studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_Fiesta02 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Ah right! Won't you still lose the bolt space though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicehead99 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Ah right! Won't you still lose the bolt space though?You will still he same amount of thread as if you look your studs on hub will go through holes on spacer and bolt on to hub tight just like wheel does. Then there are 4 new studs on spacer acting like your original hub with same length of stud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_Fiesta02 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Right okay! That's fine! Not had experience with them so couldn't tell you! I just don't go near the spacer side of things haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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