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Mar 2, 2003 | 07:44 AM

vstol

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wheel spacers

Anyone using wheel spacers? I am planning on buying 2" spacers from Vette brakes for my rear wheels, any thoughts

Mar 2, 2003 | 07:55 AM

Corvette0096

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Re: wheel spacers (vstol)

I have a set on my car. They are made by Vette brakes and they are top quality.. :yesnod:

Mar 2, 2003 | 07:56 AM

edsalinas

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Re: wheel spacers (vstol)

I'm using spacers on my '84, only because I went with ZR1 rims (17x11) on all 4 corners and the offset on the rims I bought is really for '89 and newer. If I didn't use spacers, the tires would rub. But the spacers I'm using are 3/4 inch thick, I can't imagine 2" spacers ! ! ! Your tires are going to stick out past the wheel wells quite a bit. ? ? ? :steering:

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Mar 3, 2003 | 09:07 AM

atotalnincompoop

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Re: wheel spacers (edsalinas)

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But the spacers I'm using are 3/4 inch thick, I can't imagine 2" spacers ! ! ! Your tires are going to stick out past the wheel wells quite a bit. ?

:iagree: what kind of wheels are you running that will require a 2" spacer. sounds scary!! :yesnod:

i hope your not making too much power :cheers:

Mar 3, 2003 | 09:51 AM

tuband

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Re: wheel spacers (vstol)

Don't skimp on quality when using spacers/adapters. Some are good & some aren't.

VetteBrakes are supposed to be good.
Also check out Skulte.com

You might want to read this thread also
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...501228#5501228

Mar 3, 2003 | 07:41 PM

vstol

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Re: wheel spacers (tuband)

THANKS, I AM BUILDING A 64 GRAND SPORT AND USING THE 96 SUSPENSION. I NEED TO BRING THE TIRES OUT ABOUT AN 1 1/2 TO FLUSH THE WHEEL WHEELS.

Mar 4, 2003 | 11:04 AM

ROME

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Re: wheel spacers (vstol)

Just make sure to check the full travel of your suspension in the rear ( a good time to befriend that 350lb neighbor). :D That outer wheel well lip can be very unforgiving to your tires unless you plan on jacking the rear end up a few inches.