Im not considering them, but just ran across them and was wondering... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TnrLugs-5x114-3-1-inch-Wheel-Wheels-Rims-Spacer-Spacers_W0QQitemZ180031344750QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33749QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Agreed, I would rather use spacers that fit over and use the existing studs, and install longer studs if needed.
In my own opinion, I would rather have power going to studs that are in the axles rather than in a piece of 1in aluminum. They may work fine but that doubtfulness is always in the picture, if you know what I mean.
I dunno about the ones off eBay, but a big name in performance, EIBACH, has their name on Aluminum spacers. I do not believe Eibach would chance their reputation if these were unsafe. see: http://www.livermoreperformance.com/eibach_wheel_spacers.html I, personally, have never heard anyone who uses spacers, have a problem with them.
What I thought... they don't look safe to me either Weird how people come up with crap to sell huh I was looking for some wheels for my 6 lug chevy and those came up in the search also.... I think I"ll pass on both
The use of spacers is an old and honorable tradition. The worst thing that happens is that they place more load on the axle bearings. The spacers, Whether they are made from aluminum or steel, are unlikely to break. They do just about double the leverage that the vehicle weight plays on the axle bearing. If you are using them in conjunction with internal ofset wheels to keep the bearing load the same while using wider wheels then they are a good idea. Using them to space your wheel out an inch is not so smart because you can get 1 inch offset wheels for thesame price and you don't add weight to your un-sprung weight. As an adapter from one wheel to another (running chevy wheels) on your Maverick is a way to get popular wheels to fit on your car without custom wheels and their cost.
As long as the aluminum spacers are billet and not cast. Back in the 60s and 70s guys would use them to adapt chrome mag wheels onto their VWs. I've seen the cast pieces crack and break.
Yea, my dad saw some break to. I might trust ones made by EiBach, but no way in hell would I put some no brand, no name spacers on my car. Keeping the wheels attached to the car while in operation is somewhat important to me.
What about the spacers that come as original equipment on cars like the late '90s and 4th-generation Camaros?...
