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Opinions on wheel spacers.

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  • Start date Start date Jul 20, 2005

CaliLifeStyle

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When I hit a bump my exhaust pipe hits my tire. I might have to go with a 3/16 or a 1/4 in wheel spacer if I can't move my exhaust out of the way. I have heard horror stories of wheels falling off and things. Should I worry if I had to use a wheel spacer.
 

blackink00

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no problems with mine so far. just make sure you torque down the lugnuts down to OEM specs
 

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Cool. Where would I find the specs? Owners Manual?
 

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When I had my old 18s on my stang I had spacers on it, and they were fine. Never heard any stories of them breaking....
 

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Where can I buy some? maximummotorsports.com?
 

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CaliLifeStyle said:
Cool. Where would I find the specs? Owners Manual?
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i usually torque them to 100ft lbs. they should be aight there
 

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Thanks.
 
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