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Old 07-15-2019, 11:03 PM   #1
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Wheel spacers

I am going to have a set of 1/8” wheel spacers made. Should I have them made out of steel or 5052 aluminum? I would buy a pair but nobody makes 1/8” 6 lug spacers.
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Old 07-15-2019, 11:15 PM   #2
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I would have them cut out of steel. If you're worried about rust, paint them or have them powder coated.
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Old 07-15-2019, 11:43 PM   #3
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Re: Wheel spacers

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I am going to have a set of 1/8” wheel spacers made. Should I have them made out of steel or 5052 aluminum? I would buy a pair but nobody makes 1/8” 6 lug spacers.
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Old 07-17-2019, 06:00 PM   #4
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Re: Wheel spacers

I second that suggestion. I ran Motorsport Tech adapters (not spacers) for 15 years without issue.

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Old 07-18-2019, 04:22 PM   #5
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Re: Wheel spacers

Thanks for all the help. I just got the ones I had cut out of steal. I will check this weekend to see if it all fits together.
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