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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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is it a good idea to use multiple spacers on one rim? (not that I have done this or had, just crossed my mind) three 5mm to be specific
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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NO! Lots of vibration!
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Originally Posted by benz_addict
is it a good idea to use multiple spacers on one rim? (not that I have done this or had, just crossed my mind) three 5mm to be specific
Please don't stack spacers like your pancakes :\. Or on second thought, try it and I'll provide you the weak sauce.
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Please don't stack spacers like your pancakes :\.


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I dare you to do it...just don't blame me when the wheel fell off because all 3 spacer may move around causing the lugs come lose.
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Whoah! imagine if your wheel does come off...All you see is your spacers rolling down the street...

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why dont you just get 1 thats 15mm instead of 3 - 5mm
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