tuko Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm in the market for a set of wheel spacers and have noticed that there are more sellers offering 2 wheel spacers instead of the typical 4. So this has me wondering is there a specific need for all 4? If only 2 were used on the front axle I do realize that the rear tires wouldn't follow directly in the same track, but is there any real disadvantage of just using 2 instead of 4? Thinking out loud, do I really need 4? Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I would go for/have four, although when I needed two for the trailer it was hard to find them!!! Regards, Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 it depends why you want/need them. if you only want a better turning circle, get 2 if you want to make your land handle slightly better get 4 other alternative is off set rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 You need 0. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Your Landy will look quite odd with only 2 spacers fitted, Todd. I suppose it all boils down to whether you mind people pointing and chuckling behind their hands It's not a common practice here. HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 You need 0. Daan Daan, I would like to think that but I'm having rubbing issues with the 265's on RR 3 spoke rims now. You can clearly see in the below image where the tire is coming in contact on the frame. My new 255/85's are approx the same width as the 265's so I'm of the mind that they will to rub in the same location therefore the idea of wheel spacers. I could be wrong though. Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I expect the tramlining effect on motorways to be much worse with just 2 fitted -like having a trailer which is a different track width to the tow vehicle. Personally I would just get some decent wheels with a suitable offset and not bother with spacers at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Your Landy will look quite odd with only 2 spacers fitted, Todd. I suppose it all boils down to whether you mind people pointing and chuckling behind their hands It's not a common practice here. HTH Mo Mo, I was a member of another forum that you may know of, already use to that. :hysterical: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Daan, I would like to think that but I'm having rubbing issues with the 265's on RR 3 spoke rims now. You can clearly see in the below image where the tire is coming in contact on the frame. My new 255/85's are approx the same width as the 265's so I'm of the mind that they will to rub in the same location therefore the idea of wheel spacers. I could be wrong though. Todd. I would change the wheels for ones with more offset if that were the case. there is no weight saving with the landrover alloys, and the spacers add ridiculous weight and reduce reliability. I severely hate spacers for many reasons, but mainly the ones mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I was a member of another forum that you may know of, already use to that. :hysterical: I'm with Daan, treat yourself to a new set of modulars or similar Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 There is a distinct advantage to only fitting two spacers - you will then only have the risk of having two wheels come adrift at the most inconvenient moment thus exactly halving your risk of dying in a fireball. I'm with Daan and Bowie - get wheels with the correct offset. Spacers are just an accident waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 wheels, noot spacers. also 2 would look slightly rather ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuko Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestion guys. I've decided to remove the winter tires from the Wolf rims and I'll be installing the 255's on them. The Wolf rims will move the tires outwards by 2 cm this should be plenty for me. Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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