WHEEL SPACERS

[FC427]

 I think we all know that wheel spacers are a no no. does any one know if a 8mm thick spacer was welded to the brake drum if it still would be considered a wheel spacer,or is it now a part of the brake drum and would it still place the extra stress on the wheel studs whitch are [1/2'' just for referance] I was told that in some cases it is ok to weld a spacer to the rim , has anyone herd that ??? What do you know             THANKS FC427

[Ed]

Hey Fc427,

After looking through the Code of Practice

"the fitment of wheel spacers (or adaptors for dual wheel conversions) between the wheel mounting face and the road wheel is not permitted unless fitted as original equipment by the vehicle manufacturer"

I think a welded spacer on a brake drum would still be technically a spacer according to this definition.  My guess is spacing your wheel 8mm will also move your stress point out 8mm. 

HTH

Ed

[mcl1959]

From experience you can attach the spacer to a mag rim permanently and this is OK as long as the wheel nuts are longer to compensate. This is the only way that they are legal as far as I know.

Ken

[FC427]

Thanks  Ken by permanently do you mean welding or as you would know two clean flat  aluminum surfaces super glued to gether with loctite  or Three bond super glue would be [quite permanent] ????? almost impossible to separate  what do you think FC427

[mcl1959]

WE have drilled and tapped with 4 allen head screws each spacer, as well as glue.

Ken

[FC427]

Thanks Ken I am going out to the lathe to spin some up, hope I have some stock thats thick enough for the job FC427