I have some rims and slicks that I want to run on the back of my Torino. It is a 3500lb car, last year at the track it ran low 13's should be a bit faster this year. If I run 1/2" wheel spacers to clear the slicks will i pass tech inspection? I have 3" long Strange studs, Strange axles.
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Matt
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05-31-2009, 07:53 PM #1Senior Member..now yer posting!
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slicks and wheel spacers
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06-01-2009, 03:01 PM #2RTCTTFMF
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thats a pretty grey area.
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06-01-2009, 06:38 PM #3Senior Member..now yer posting!
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Well after some trial and error I will need 3/8" spacers. I am cutting them tonight at work on a laser out of 3/8" plate. They are a snug fit on the lug nuts. What if I weld them to the rims? Is that safer? My only other option is to cut my rims apart and change the backspacing, weld them back together. They are steel aftermarket chevy ralleye syle rims. They are new, so there is no rust or corrosion on the rims. What do you think is my best option? And most importantly will it be safe and pass tech inspection?
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06-01-2009, 06:40 PM #4RTCTTFMF
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changing the backspace on the wheels is going to be the strongest IMO.
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06-01-2009, 06:58 PM #5Senior Member..now yer posting!
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Does the rule book say anything about spacers?
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06-02-2009, 08:04 PM #6 Originally Posted by juicedimpss
or at bare minimal use hubcentric spacers.
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06-02-2009, 08:39 PM #7Senior Member..now yer posting!
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The spacers I cut are a snug fit on the hub and on the lugs. When they are installed, I cant move them.
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06-02-2009, 08:56 PM #8Fireworks And Storage
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Crawlin's were snug and fit good. And we still ended up carrying the wheel and slick off the track while towing it backwards with a jack.
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06-02-2009, 08:58 PM #9Senior Member..now yer posting!
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How thick of a spacer were you using?
sounds like I am cutting and rewelding the rims.
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06-02-2009, 09:00 PM #10Fireworks And Storage
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I don't remember, I think you will be much better off with the proper wheel.
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