hi, i am currently making a rwd clubman using mx5 rear hubs and discs, however my new 7x13s wont fit unless i fit 25mm spacers. i have been reading loads of stuff on google about spacers but have not found any facts on them (everyones posting their own opinions). as i am using mx5 hubs i also have the advantage of using 12mm studs (alot bigger than minis). i do have a genuine need for them but am concerned to wether it will pass come mot time!!
also which type should i use? i think plate types and longer studs would be better than the stud extenders
Wheel Spacers Legal Or Not?
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pepper20
, Oct 28 2009 05:19 PM
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The_Mistro
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 05:21 PM
as far as i know they are legal, they just eat bearings!
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Calman
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 05:21 PM
They are legal but people dont advise the because of the extra strain they put on bearings etc
Edit : some one beat me to it
Edit : some one beat me to it
Edited by Calman, 28 October 2009 - 05:22 PM.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 05:22 PM
spacers are ok to use to gain clearance, as they are not making your wheels stick out and straining bearings. they only become a problem when people fit very large ones to make their wheels stick out.
the plate type and longer studs are the ones you want to use
the plate type and longer studs are the ones you want to use
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pepper20
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 05:40 PM
which bearings are going to wear quicker?
also im going to fit poly bushes as it needs some new bushes anyway.
also im going to fit poly bushes as it needs some new bushes anyway.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 05:43 PM
wheel bearings, if your wheels stick out more than they were designed to do
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 06:34 PM
Mines got spacers on and it passes the mot.
As long as the wheels isnt sticking out further than the arch it is legal and will pass the MOT. The minute you can see tread on the tyre from looking vertically down on the wheel its illegal.
As long as the wheels isnt sticking out further than the arch it is legal and will pass the MOT. The minute you can see tread on the tyre from looking vertically down on the wheel its illegal.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 06:47 PM
Use of spacers or the wheel sticking out from under the wheel arch are not part of the MOT, but as correctly stated by Sambarnes, if wheels do stick out past the arches it is against the law, and therefore a police matter.
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 08:12 PM
cheers! first of many,many problems sorted!
thanks for all your help guys!
thanks for all your help guys!
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 08:47 PM
cheers! first of many,many problems sorted!
thanks for all your help guys!
any others we can help you with?
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Posted 28 October 2009 - 08:55 PM
not for now but thanks anyways!
p.s. i will keep listing all my problems so your more than welcome to offer as much or as little (more would be better) help as you want!
p.s. i will keep listing all my problems so your more than welcome to offer as much or as little (more would be better) help as you want!
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