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wheel spaces, does it make your wheel sit out wider?

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:54 pm
by 4x4joel4x4
and is it safe ? for offroading i have done some reading up on other sites... and there seems to be alot of mixxed replys :roll:

+ & -'s to the spacer idea.

i dont do any rock climbing just mud holes and beach work.

so is this safe? and if so what is the best way to go?

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:17 pm
by -Scott-
Wheel spacers space your wheels further out from the vehicle, increasing track.

They're illegal, unless they're OEM fitment.

They're just one more thing to go wrong. If you really want to increase the track of your vehicle buy new rims. Patrol rims will increase track by 20mm (legal), LandCruiser rims will increase your track by around 60mm (illegal). There may be other aftermarket sizes in between - shop around.

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:25 pm
by 4x4joel4x4
kool thanks so really what i got out of that they do FAIL for offraod use?

and they voide your insurence and they wreck your car.

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:03 pm
by STIKA
4x4joel4x4 wrote:kool thanks so really what i got out of that they do FAIL for offraod use?

and they voide your insurence and they wreck your car.
how wide are the wheel spacers you are talking about?

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:41 pm
by Micky-Lux
Anything that is illegal as far as the RTA or Transport Dept is concerned will deem your car unroadworthy, and hence void your insurance.