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| Author: | arswimmer [ Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Wheel Spacers |
Does anyone know if the 1.25" wheel spacers kill fuel milage? I have been thinking about picking up the RRO spacers, but my fuel is already pretty low with the 255 R16 tires. |
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| Author: | OzLtd [ Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wheel Spacers |
arswimmer wrote: Does anyone know if the 1.25" wheel spacers kill fuel milage? I have been thinking about picking up the RRO spacers, but my fuel is already pretty low with the 255 R16 tires.
Wheel spacers would not make any difference whatsoever, they do not effect power distribution or the overall diameter of the tyre hence no change in fuel consumption should be recognised. |
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| Author: | kj@best [ Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:32 am ] |
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There is a chance of reduced mileage if the tire stick out past your fender flares |
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| Author: | Cdsbow1 [ Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:32 pm ] |
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Technacally it may if they stick out past the fender flares. I have heard rumors that it puts more stress on everything, but i dont know if those are true, dealers will chew anayone out who dares mess with a car themselves. I cought hell for mentioning that i was consitering the Frankenlift. |
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| Author: | unixxx [ Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:41 pm ] |
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Spacers and wheels with less backspacing will probably put more stress on components because their longer lengths increase leverage. Although, I've had my Spidertrax WHS-002 1.25" spacers for 1-1/2 years now without any problems. Be sure to use Loctite with the Rocky Road Outfitters spacers as they don't appear to come with any. I'd personally recommend the Spidertrax if you can find them in-stock somewhere. |
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| Author: | OzLtd [ Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:15 am ] |
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kj@best wrote: There is a chance of reduced mileage if the tire stick out past your fender flares
bahh, it would be (if at all) so minute that it would probably be unmeasureable - anyway thats just my opinion. |
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| Author: | KeswickDave [ Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:39 pm ] |
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I seem to recall discussion of this before, can't find the thread offhand but it related to additional "unsprung weight"... not sure what the implications would be? Dave |
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| Author: | arswimmer [ Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:20 pm ] |
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Thanks for the input. I use it mostly for the freeway which is why I asked, but I have taken it on some trails that I would have prefered a wider wheel base. |
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| Author: | unixxx [ Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:54 pm ] |
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An increase in unsprung weight will reduce handling, but four aluminum spacers don't weigh much in comparison to other hub components. I haven't noticed much difference in handling and installed mine mostly to eliminate rubbing. |
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