is it safe to drive with 1 spacer?
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is it safe to drive with 1 spacer?
ok, i have a 2003 C320 coupe with 19" wheels. 2 weeks ago i hitted a pothole and the front left rim got bended! so i decided to get a new rim, but i got a differnet style rim then the ones already on the car. it has ET 37 and it touching my front left caliper! so the shop putted a spacer on it. so is it safe to drive with 1 spacer? and what about the handling?
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First off, Why did you get 1 different style wheel? 
Doesn't that look a bit odd? I'd say you are in greater danger of getting strange looks than a wheel falling off because of a spacer.
Seriously, that's a bummer about the bent wheel. Why did you not get a matching wheel?
Doesn't that look a bit odd? I'd say you are in greater danger of getting strange looks than a wheel falling off because of a spacer.Seriously, that's a bummer about the bent wheel. Why did you not get a matching wheel?
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i got a different style because i like the new style better, it got bigger lip! or maybe i get used to the old one and getting bored. haha
i thinking next time i have another rim bended, i just replace it with the new style again.. i just need 3 more rim bended to get a complete set of new style! haha
i thinking next time i have another rim bended, i just replace it with the new style again.. i just need 3 more rim bended to get a complete set of new style! haha
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Okay, I've regained my composure. One spacer is fine as long as it's not over 8-10mm in size and also hub centric or you'll find yourself with vibration issues between 50-65mph depending on the ressonance. If you go bigger than that be sure to get a bolt on hub centric spacer.
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Originally Posted by Blazinpin0i
In my opinion i dont think its safe, just be careful, i think spacers are sold in pairs for a reason
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Originally Posted by NG C-Klasse
Fortunately this isn't an opinionated subject. It's perfectly safe..as long as it's aligned correctly...it'd just look retarded.
Think of it as driving your car with a spare tire but the affect is not as severe.
