Wheel Spacer Probleme

[Will Eastman 6]

Hey just bought some hubcentric spacers, (the ones with long bolts that go all the way through into the hub) i have put them on the back and they add 20mm each side. But i have had to take them off as when they were on they made a rubbing/knocking sound. Anyone know why this could be??? I know that its not the tyre rubbing anywhere.

[Baz 421]

We really need to know a bit more info, what wheels/tyres are you running for starters?

[Will Eastman 6]

running standard 205 xs wheels on an xs, with 165/70/r13 tyres. thanks

[alync406 4]

Maybe the bolts could be too long and are hitting of the springs or something on the brake shoes.

[Will Eastman 6]

Ah right yeh the bolts are pretty long, how can i check if its this or not? thanks

[rescue dude 0]

Ah right yeh the bolts are pretty long, how can i check if its this or not? thanks

 

With the spacers fitted and the wheel off, turn the hub and see if anything is catching.

[ade 4wd 11]

If your sure the tire isnt rubbing anywhere then it can only be that the bolts are too long.

[Will Eastman 6]

So if the bolts are to long can i just cut them down abit??? thanks

[welshpug 1,655]

begs the question why the hell are you using spacers??

[Will Eastman 6]

Well im using them to get the wheels sitting widder