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Old 02-28-2011, 06:00 AM   #2
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Default Re: ? About Wheel Spacers

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Originally Posted by Michael Kilduff View Post
What is the maximum acceptable (for safety) thickness and material for drive wheel spacers in your opinion or experience?

My application is a street/strip 68 camaro, has 8 inch weld wheels, 12 bolt rear with studs. Engine is roughly 400 hp sbc, glide, 4.10 gears. I have a slight tire rub in the innermost part of the factory wheelhouse, only rubs when going over bumps.

Any advice and info is appreciated.
I run a 3/4 in spacer on a 15x12 Weld Alumastar with no problem. make sure you get the billet spacer not the cheap junk spacer. Ed
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