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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Default Wheel spacer. Safety ?
Is running a 5mm - 8mm wheel spacer safe????????? without the extended wheel stud???
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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With OEM 16" wheels?

5 mm seems "on the edge" to me.
8 mm ....

Don't "fool around" with wheels, brakes and other safety stuff.

This in my opinion.
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anything over 5mm, you should use spacer and studs. 5mm and under you are ok
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Weird, I was told before I could go up to 15mm before the need for extended studs.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by beanolo,Aug 7 2006, 03:47 PM
Weird, I was told before I could go up to 15mm before the need for extended studs.
did your wife's ex tell you this?
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Originally Posted by payyourtoll,Aug 7 2006, 12:59 PM
did your wife's ex tell you this?








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Originally Posted by payyourtoll,Aug 7 2006, 12:37 PM
anything over 5mm, you should use spacer and studs. 5mm and under you are ok
I think I need a 8mm and I can get 5 full turn out of the lug nut is that too danger
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Originally Posted by WindchaserS2K,Aug 7 2006, 05:23 PM
I think I need a 8mm and I can get 5 full turn out of the lug nut is that too danger
I guess it depends on the type of driving you do, I would not take the chance..
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wheel spacers are a no no IMO without the extended studs...id wait until i had extended studs to put on the wheel spacers...
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