Wheel Spacers (hubcentric) with the stock 17"x8" rims?

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Just wondering if these are safe/effective ways to "flush" the appearance of the tires in relation to the fenders on a SN95 car. I am running the stock size tire (245/45/ZR17) on the stock rims (17"x8"), and the car has been lowered with Bullitt springs. I did a search on wheel spacers, but am wanting to see more pics and to hear more feedback about them. Thanks!

 

stangGT97

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i have 1" billet wheel spacers in the rear of my 97 w/ stock 17x8s, looks a lot better than stock... i'd post a picture but i dont know how to

 

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StangIt #1 said:

Just wondering if these are safe/effective ways to "flush" the appearance of the tires in relation to the fenders on a SN95 car. I am running the stock size tire (245/45/ZR17) on the stock rims (17"x8"), and the car has been lowered with Bullitt springs. I did a search on wheel spacers, but am wanting to see more pics and to hear more feedback about them. Thanks!

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Check this out.http://maximummotorsports.com/

 

KXT

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check H&R

 

mcmmotorsports

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http://eleanor.pro3i.com/showthread.php?t=533015

 

StangIt #1

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Has anyone else experienced problems with wheel spacers affecting the handling, rubbing fenders, or causing premature tire wear? Also, does anyone else have pics of their cars with/without the spacers?

 

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Ask and you shall receive...

I have 30mm (1-3/16") H&R spacers on my rear. Once I lowered my car with H&R SuperSports the rear wheels looked way too inset. The spacers have definitely improved the look and I haven't scraped on my tires yet (knock on wood). These pictures aren't the best but I think you can see the difference.

Before I put on the wheel spacers (after lowering)...




After I installed the spacers (and smoked headlights)...




I had to grind down the wheel lugs but not too much. I didn't get into the threads.
The spacers...





My pets after the change.... (j/k)

 

KAILUAZ

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1" spacers;
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StangIt #1

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Thanks for the pics, guys! KAILUAZ, those are the stock 17"x8" rims, aren't they?

 

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01LaserRedCobra

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Here is the problem that I found with wheel spacers they make your car look real good but after you start getting over 70mph you get a lot of vibration from your tires. So just a FYI...

 

KAILUAZ

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Yeah, stock Cobra's.

 

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01LaserRedCobra said:

Here is the problem that I found with wheel spacers they make your car look real good but after you start getting over 70mph you get a lot of vibration from your tires. So just a FYI...

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125 MPH and no vibration here.