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Old Sep 15, 2004, 06:32 AM
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3mm spacers affect handling?

im trying to mount a rim that needs the 3mm spacers to clear the calibers... will spacers in general affect handling? safety issues? can tirerack or anyone else chime in for me? thanks!
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Not at all. I wouldn't recommend anything larger than 18mm or so, but 3mm isn't a problem. Just make sure the spacers are hub centric and you still have the proper amount of thread engagement on the lugs
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Old Sep 16, 2004, 12:31 AM
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Neal,

Do you know if getting longer studs would be difficult on the EVO?
I've seen it done on Eclipse... is it the same for EVOs??

Thanks,
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I honestly dont know how involved it is, but you might want to check with these guys McGard They might have longer studs for you.
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FYI - H&R sells nice spacer kits that include the studs depending on spacer size....
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wats H&R stand for
Old Sep 16, 2004, 09:27 AM
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The first initials of the two founders last names
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hey neal, can you tell me if this will be good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

i couldnt find any H&R that were 3mm. its strange no company tells me the weight of these spacers; i wanted something made from forged metal or titanium to minimize unsprung weight. thanks.
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actually it seems like H&R only sells as thin as 5mm, which i dont want
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If its not an item we carry I really couldn't tell you how good or bad it is. I would hate to say "yeah those will work fine" when I don't know if they really are. I do know spacers we include with the wheels we carry are made hub centric and are not universal fit. These here look like they fit a variety of vehicles. That means they are not specific for an EVO, opening the door to possible fitment issues.
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