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is it safe to run 5mm spacers without extended lugs?

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Old 01-21-2018, 02:21 PM
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Old 01-21-2018, 02:53 PM
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Well. It can be done. I have done it and on track. But don't recommend. Because it's 3 to 4 treads max.
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Then would be Especially Bad with alloy lugs
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Yes it is. Just check your lugs from time to time and make sure they stay tight.
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too little thread engagement, can it work, probably yes, would I want to run it like that , no. I tried them but the low thread engagement amount scared me. 3mm spacer s about the limit IMO.
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jvf1 and I were at autocross several years ago and a guy lost a wheel mid sweeper sending 45 lbs careening towards us. He had spacers on that prevented good thread engagement on the lugs. Maybe run longer studs for safety sake.
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forgot to mention its just for daily driving?
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as for now its just for daily driving ill eventually get extended lugs for the track but im waiting to replace my hubs at the same time
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