Univ spacers in SF
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07 SLK55, 08 R32
Univ spacers in SF
Does anyone know where I can pick up universal spacers in SF? I want to throw these rims on by tomorrow and the barely touch the calipers. I will order better ones later but I want them on for this weekend!
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From: sac, calif.
'06 slk55
I'm sure you already started looking but....
Try small custom type shops. You know, the ones with 10 different 22" chrome wheels sitting out front. That's the type of shop that will have them. However, the generic spacers are usually NOT hubcentric. That means you'll have to ensure it is centered before tightening down the wheel. Even then, it may be slightly off balance. The end result is shake especially as speed increases.
So, get your generic ones now. Then get some H&R spacers. If it is really BARELY touching, then get the 5mm size. That's as thin as they come. Note: You'll also want to get lug bolts that are 5mm longer too. That way, the same amount of thread gets to the rotor. I posted a link to some H&R spacers. I believe that's what you want but confirm it first.
http://www.optionimports.com/1055665.html
Good luck and post pics when they're installed!
Try small custom type shops. You know, the ones with 10 different 22" chrome wheels sitting out front. That's the type of shop that will have them. However, the generic spacers are usually NOT hubcentric. That means you'll have to ensure it is centered before tightening down the wheel. Even then, it may be slightly off balance. The end result is shake especially as speed increases.
So, get your generic ones now. Then get some H&R spacers. If it is really BARELY touching, then get the 5mm size. That's as thin as they come. Note: You'll also want to get lug bolts that are 5mm longer too. That way, the same amount of thread gets to the rotor. I posted a link to some H&R spacers. I believe that's what you want but confirm it first.
http://www.optionimports.com/1055665.html
Good luck and post pics when they're installed!
