Spacers: which is better/safer? - MBWorld.org Forums

Mar 19, 2005 | 01:48 AM

agentMurdoc

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Spacers: which is better/safer?

I am boggled. What are the differences between these spacers from a safety stand point? I could see the obvious, but is one more safe than the other, or is one better than the other?

And since I'm making a post here anyways, what size spacers would be recommended to fit 18x8 and 18x9 rims with a 37mm offset all the way around on a R129 (97 SL600)?

Also how dangerous is it to 'floor' the car with spacers? How about drag racing the car with spacers?

Mar 19, 2005 | 03:08 PM

lorinserbenz

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Originally Posted by agentMurdoc

I am boggled. What are the differences between these spacers from a safety stand point? I could see the obvious, but is one more safe than the other, or is one better than the other?

Whatever you get make sure its a "hubcentric" spacer or you will have serious vibration issues.

Mar 25, 2005 | 07:21 PM

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yeah, those are a must and the pictured spacer are hub.tric. but those two spacers pictured, between those two I would like to know which is better/safer.

Apr 18, 2005 | 07:53 AM

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Ones for a 4 bolt wheel , other for a 5 bolt.

Bazzle

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