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Wheel Spacers

Post by Kansta » Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:35 pm

Which size spacers front and rear?

Also, which brand is the most reputable
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Re: Wheel Spacers

Post by mr wilks » Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:17 pm

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Post by Finisterre » Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:48 pm

youth of today eh?

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Post by Nelly Welly » Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:05 pm

Having thought of a witty response to the youth of today I then realised that I do actually want others opinions of the size of spacers being used.

Research says anything less than 12 mm cannot be centric as the spigot is longer than the spacer, but many people are using 10mm spacers that surely must be centric located ?

I am running 103 (I think that's the style) and 17" rims but they look too far into the arches and I would like to look into spacers as the bearing and wheel hubs have ratings that would easily support larger offsets so wear rates should still be well within the limits of the axle.

So what size would people suggest and what manufacturers are people using ?

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Post by andysat » Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:07 pm

Finisterre wrote:youth of today eh?

good manners cost nothing.
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Post by Finisterre » Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:12 pm

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Post by andysat » Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:13 pm

Finisterre wrote::P
I was agreeing with you :)
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Re: Wheel Spacers

Post by mr wilks » Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:25 pm

Nelly Welly wrote:Having thought of a witty response to the youth of today I then realised that I do actually want others opinions of the size of spacers being used.

Research says anything less than 12 mm cannot be centric as the spigot is longer than the spacer, but many people are using 10mm spacers that surely must be centric located ?

I am running 103 (I think that's the style) and 17" rims but they look too far into the arches and I would like to look into spacers as the bearing and wheel hubs have ratings that would easily support larger offsets so wear rates should still be well within the limits of the axle.

So what size would people suggest and what manufacturers are people using ?

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