Wheel spacers Yes or no.??

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Thinking of changing my rimstock alloys on s2 k series, but seems you need wheel spacers for rears if you fit exige y type spider alloys, Cant even get aftermaket rims without using spacers.
Not sure i like idea of a 20mm thick alloy rim holding my rear wheels on.?
anyone used them.?
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polarexpressed wrote:Thinking of changing my rimstock alloys on s2 k series, but seems you need wheel spacers for rears if you fit exige y type spider alloys, Cant even get aftermaket rims without using spacers.
Not sure i like idea of a 20mm thick alloy rim holding my rear wheels on.?
anyone used them.?
Hub centric spacers are fine, not cheap but if you have to use a spacer then this is the type to use.
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I have used hubs enteric spacers before, get some quality items from someone you trust and there should not be an issue.
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Been using these for years with no issues both on the road and track:

http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show ... pacers-s2/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Mark H wrote:Been using these for years with no issues both on the road and track:

http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show ... pacers-s2/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So have I - No issues - actually make popping the wheels on and off easier, having studs to slide the wheels onto, instead of the OEM nuts.
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Me too.
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