i had to replace all the studs on my rx7 after using r-tires, both the end
with and without spacers. but that was more because the studs were old. i
did the same thing on the cobra. with new studs i never had a problem. but
i like the idea of having the correct hubcentric spacers available.
-James Creasy
Slip Angle Racing www.klio.net/cobra
BAPOC www.klio.net/probe
----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Weinstock <weinstro@hotmail.com>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 12:27 AM
Subject: RE: Wheel Spacers
> >Yes. Cheaper than the collateral damage potential of shearing off wheel
> >studs. Hubcentric spacers reduce the shearing load to two directions;
drive
> >and braking. Spacers that use the studs to position the wheel al well
> >wobble around and apply forces in all directions which accelerates
getting
> >fatique fractures.
>
> The wheels in my car appear to be located by the lug nuts. Is the above
> statement still true if I were to use spacers that were not specifically
hub
> centric?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob Weinstock
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