Alan and Daisy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Has anyone ever fitted whell spacers and longer studs on the front of their 7. I have some spare wheels and the offset is a bit too much and the wheels rub on the wing supports and thought that I could use spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicmattyp Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I would not recommend on the front but, yes I have used spacers on the rear after the wider tyres I purchased just touched the tub on occasions. 😳 Hope this helps.... but like I said front would be a different matter.. 😬 Bionic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Alan, There are a few threads on this subject in the archive. I think the general consensus last time was overall a bad idea, but have a search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSedlacek Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I fitted some thin spacers to the front of mine. If it's to get the right offset on the wheels, then it shouldn't affect the steering or handling. My car has Triumph studs (later cars have Ford studs) so I got longer studs from Jigsaw Racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 As a minor correction to the ET (offset) value of a wheel - no problem with spacers so long as there is sufficient thread engagement. (agreeing with Oliver) As a means to significantly widen track (width between centerline of front wheels - Not recommended! Causes havoc with steering geometry and supension rates and wheel bearings/hub loadings. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Snake Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Run 6mm spacers and long studs back and front on the YOB No issues with steering etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchasey Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 While racing I used 3mm spacers on rears to increase clearance as on hard cornering was getting some rubbing against side impact bar, worked a treat. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan and Daisy Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Thanks all, I was only wanting to space the wheels out about 4-6mm so it sounds as if I can. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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