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Old 16 November 2010, 08:43 AM
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hi all

In the most recent jap performance they fitted 20mm wheel spacers to their classic wagon project. It looked pretty good with the wheel arches filled out.
I always thought you only needed them to help alloys fit over big brake conversions etc.
Is there any dynamic benefit in fitting them?
Or are they more style over substance?
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Old 16 November 2010, 02:12 PM
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Read REDLINE Magazine and the feature on ways to improve your car. They do not recommend wheel spacers at all.
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Old 16 November 2010, 02:17 PM
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by offsetting the wheels your putting extra pressure on the bolts, not realy an ideal solution.
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Old 16 November 2010, 03:21 PM
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And the hubs and driveshafts, surely, not to mention the suspension?
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ahhh style over substance then.......... sack that idea!!
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OOOOOO me wheel bearings...

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P.S. Widening the track does provide handling benefits, but...
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widening the track the 'right' way does have benefits
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