Wheel spacers 1/4 to 3/8 Where to get/work alright?
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08/27/13 05:38 PM
08/27/13 05:38 PM
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I just pulled the 79 300 out of the weeds to use for a winter beater. The fronts were flat, so I put on a pair of 16" wheels with winter tires from a 2000 Intrepid. Seemed like a good fit, but as I got it to roll, the edge of the wheel catches the upper control arm. It looks like a 1/4 to 3/8 spacer would solve this problem. Studs seem long enough, but could swap to 3" or something if needed. I know they would need the center hole to match the hub...just wondering where to get, and/or if this is a feasible idea.
I have these 16's with 4 good winter tires, so it will save me buying a full set of tires.
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Re: Wheel spacers 1/4 to 3/8 Where to get/work alright?
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08/27/13 08:29 PM
08/27/13 08:29 PM
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hahahaha yes the difference is extremely minimal for the studs, and not a problem. I do have a set of cop wheels here with a pretty aggressive light truck tire tread on my camper van, maybe I will just use those.
I have opened a can of worms here anyhow, pedal was solid, and you could see the calipers appeared seized...pretty bad. So I wheeled it in, pulled it all as I had pads and calipers in the basement... figured I want good brakes on a winter car...swapped them, but it is still stuck when I went to bleed. pushed hard, bang, to the floor and no return. UGH. M/C maybe? I have a new one here. going to see when I have an assistant in an hour or so. Going to look at the rears while I wait.
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Re: Wheel spacers 1/4 to 3/8 Where to get/work alright?
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08/27/13 09:58 PM
08/27/13 09:58 PM
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Where does this "proper wheel" idea stop?
When enough of the wheel studs remains to safely engage the lug nuts and provide enough and proper force to retain the wheel safely. Is there enough after taking away 3/8"?
Bolt on wheel adapters are a much better choice than spacers IMHO, but I think 3/4" is the minimum thickness for an adapter.
If the lug spacing isn't the same (not close, the same), I wouldn't use the wheels, period.
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