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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Default Wheel spacers... where to get them?

I need 1/4" wheel spacers and would prefer to get them so they center on the Corvette hub (70.7mm).

Where can I get these?
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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anybody with a CNC could make them pretty easily.
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We sell a ton of GM style wheel spacers. They are machined for a good solid fit. We also send them out for hard coat for a long lasting good looks. You can find them on our website or are e-bay store.

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I apologize if I'm stating the obvious but please check the amount of thread engagement on the lug nuts when fitting spacers.
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Originally Posted by DBAsteve
I apologize if I'm stating the obvious but please check the amount of thread engagement on the lug nuts when fitting spacers.
Steve you are correct. Longer ARP studs IMHO should be used with any spacer. I use a 3/8 CCW spacer on long ARP studs, NAPA hardened open ended lug nuts.
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Steve you are correct. Longer ARP studs IMHO should be used with any spacer. I use a 3/8 CCW spacer on long ARP studs, NAPA hardened open ended lug nuts.
Do your spacers center on the hub and still allow the wheel to center on the spacer? I measured the hubs and it seems the surface for the wheel to center on is only about 3/8" deep, so with a 3/8" spacer the wheel would only be centered by the studs... I've done this before and had annoying and potentially unsafe vibrations result from that since the wheel won't properly center.
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