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Nunyas

Nunyas

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I was going to post this in the MG section, but decided to post here to reach a broader audience. I'm looking into wheel spacers because I want to ensure I have enough suspension clearance behind a set of wheels I recently acquired. The wheels I got have a +40mm offset (ET40). I've read it's recommended to use a +25mm offset for 15x5.5/15x6 wheels on an MGB. I am considering the use of wheel spacers to reduce the wheel offset.

I've noticed that there are different styles of spacers out there: Slip fit types that just slide on over the existing wheel bolts, and then there's the bolt on spacer.

Is one type better than the other type?

thanks
 
To get enough offset on slip on spacers, you will have to go to longer (IE. racing) studs or there won't be enough threads to hold the wheel on safely. The bolt on are sometimes prone to stripping out and then the wheels are hard to get off. I would go with longer studs.Just MHO
Dave
 
I think it depends on how long the wheel lugs are. They'd be the limiting factor whatever you choose to do. But you can always add longer lugs for the thinner spacers (<10-12mm). But should you wish to go further out than that - you'd probably want to consider the bolt on type like the 21mm's I used on my Shark.

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These worked best for me - just be sure to properly clean off the surface before you mount them and torque them down to the same specs you'd use to for the wheel.
 
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