wheel spacers

[j and j]

Going to fit some 31's,is it best to fit spacers or off-set rims to clear chassis?

[Henry]

Depends what you can get hold off. I run spacers, have no problems, no issues or anything.

Rims would be better, but spacers are good.

But some think they are a death trap.. swings and roundabouts.

[j and j]

That was quick! Only using them off road so not high speed if that makes any difference.

[Jordi]

I've gone for off set rims and spacers, gives a good few extra inches of stability. If i could of got rims with a bigger off set i would have and done with out spacers tho. I couldn't get the wheels i wanted off set that far, and others where way too expensive for me.

[Henry]

go for both if you can, lots of offset

[Jordi]

I think if i go any wider, it'll need fat ass stickers on it.

[j and j]

go for both if you can, lots of offset

Not sure if your joking or not! I race stockcars in my sparetime and some drivers run up to 8inch offset but also do drive shafts on a regular basis! I was thinking about this problem on the sj.

[Tramp]

I think competition limit is 28mm, I ran 32mm spacers for a while. but the main difference is what sort of spacers you run. The cast type are the cheaper ones, but I went for the more expensive machined ones (as I was running on the road and they are supposed to be heavier duty!)

If you go too wide with the spacers & offset you end up going through wheel bearings becuase of the extra stress, Personally I would go with either one or the other,

I think that bits 4 vits sell the spacers, http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/index.php

[ScottieJ]

Just remember the more offset your wheels become the more strain there is on your wheel bearings and they will fail more often!

[j and j]

Decided to go for modified rims which i sorted today. Got some part worn 31's to fit at the weekend and then get sorted for SPOA.