Stock 16" wheels - Spacer Question
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Stock 16" wheels - Spacer Question
When running 16" stock wheels on my '89 RS,
I used a spacer - maybe 3/16" or so on the rears.
I now have an '88 IROC-Z and notice it has no spacers.
Should it have 'em?
Thanks!
I used a spacer - maybe 3/16" or so on the rears.
I now have an '88 IROC-Z and notice it has no spacers.
Should it have 'em?
Thanks!
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Re: Stock 16" wheels - Spacer Question
Don't worry about that .187 thick spacer. It was used on some early drum brake cars. Later GM installed them hit & miss until the inventory ran out. Sell them on e-bay if you want, that is what I did with mine.
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Re: Stock 16" wheels - Spacer Question
They were originally designed for the aluminum drum braked cars.
You don't NEED them. I had a set & slipped them under my Snypers, because I needed a little extra clearance for 315 rear tires. If the inner panel cutting & welding works out good, I'll be pulling them off. I hate spacers or adapters.
You don't NEED them. I had a set & slipped them under my Snypers, because I needed a little extra clearance for 315 rear tires. If the inner panel cutting & welding works out good, I'll be pulling them off. I hate spacers or adapters.
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