Spacer so rims would fit

**Zimp13** · 22-04-2005 06:34 PM

I have just purchased a set of rims..... the rims fit perfectly for the rear.... yet for the front, the rims are touching the calipers.... the seller told that he would fit a spacer on the hub so the rims dont touch the calipers.... i like the rims but wondering anyone know anything about this spacer or not.... the seller said that the spacer is not the loose type, fixed on the hub..... my worry is, is this spacer thing safe???? has anyone encountered this problem before or fitted the spacer???? i need your advice guys.... thanx heaps

**Chi** · 22-04-2005 06:55 PM

If the spacer is pushing your rims out more than usual.

I think its illegal.

Can someone confirm this?

**Zimp13** · 22-04-2005 07:03 PM

but every spacer will push the rims out......

**raziel** · 22-04-2005 07:08 PM

check with the dept of transport / rta (whatever they call it down there) or a decent wheel and tyre place will know if they are legal

CIV73C · 22-04-2005 07:19 PM

i had spacers on my car whn i bought it..

i realli doubt anyone would notice if u had spacers or not..
i rekn just put it!!...

dangerous!?.. i wouldn kno.. dont think so tho?! if its just a few mm..

**heist** · 22-04-2005 11:05 PM

i had spacers on mine. it made the lug nuts come loose and sheered some off...i changed 3 lug nuts before i realised what the prob was....just be careful

**ICACHA** · 22-04-2005 11:14 PM

Quote from NSW RTA, again check with the local authorities on their rules...

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

**Zimp13** · 23-04-2005 12:29 AM

thanx for the info guys.... if like this i think i ll get a refund.....
cheers

**tegstar83** · 23-04-2005 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by ICACHA

Quote from NSW RTA, again check with the local authorities on their rules...

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

dude anything thats not fitted as original equipment is considered illegal, so no u cant change ur rims no u cant tint ur windows ect ect ect...........

**ICACHA** · 23-04-2005 12:31 PM

yes you can change your rims, who wants a copy of the RTA info for wheels and tyres that lives in NSW?

put up your email and i'll email the PDF to you for a read...

**Zimp13** · 23-04-2005 01:46 PM

*sigh*..... dun wanna think about the cops man.... they pull anyone they like anyway for watever reasons... depending on the moods.... some of good are good but if u meet the bad ones, they ll come up with every possible excuse just to get u, to show authority.... thats wat they do there..... worse than the cops in asia......

**ginganggooly** · 23-04-2005 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by tegstar83

dude anything thats not fitted as original equipment is considered illegal, so no u cant change ur rims no u cant tint ur windows ect ect ect...........

think first, then post.

adding wheel spacers is completely different to changing rims, tints and that sort of thing. kind of like chopping springs.