How big of spacers?
08-29-2009, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bstandardz' post='992551' date='Aug 29 2009, 01:59 PM
Can anyone tell me based on these pictures how big of a spacer I could fit on the rear?
08-29-2009, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='992554' date='Aug 29 2009, 04:05 PM
Based in this diagram I have about a 1/2" clearance. Do you think it would be safe to put a 10mm spacer or is that pushing it? How much of a gap do I need to leave?
08-29-2009, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='992556' date='Aug 29 2009, 04:08 PM
I'd put 5mm max!
Is there that big of a difference w/ 5mm? I tried my friends 3mm spacers a while ago and I couldnt tell a difference.
08-29-2009, 02:09 PM
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I have 12mm Rogue spacers on my rear wheels. I have this for over a year now with no problem. Rogue spacers comes extended lug bolts.
08-29-2009, 04:56 PM
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Nice wheels. What sizes of the rims and tires you got?
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='992661' date='Aug 29 2009, 08:58 PM
It kinda looks like you're already at your limit. 5mm at most without rolling your fenders.
I think replace your tires and you'll be good to go. Those look stretched to point of almost not fitting on the bead. What size wheels, and tires (and are they Falkens) are you if you don't mind me asking?