has anyone fitted spacers on the rear to bring out the wheel/tyre a bit more ....just curious whether its a worthwhile job.. ... - .- -.




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anyone? ... - .- -.




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Bit confused why you would want to Stan? If it dont work.......burn it!

If the IId tool cant fix it.......burn the FF.

If the FF cant be fixed......buy a Land Cruiser!

If the LC cant be fixed..............................................BUY a horse !!

not sure i would Mike but when you look at the rear wheels they do seem as if they need to come out a bit... ... - .- -.




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Got them on the MG stan (Came with it not fitted by me) they do push the wheels out a bit and fill the arch nicely.
However on the FF I would be worried about the strain on the wheel as the weight should be taken by the centre of the hub not by the wheel nuts and bolts.

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Andy Mine was a blue one!

found these on ebay and it looks like the spacers bolt onto the existing studs and the wheels bolt onto the spacer studs....not sure on the strains on the hub this would cause..


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Last edited by stan on 19th Aug 2015 3:09pm. Edited 1 time in total

People I know who fitted spacers on other green ovals have had issues with wheel bearings going, but then with off set wheels they would!

I've not had experience on spacers so can't comment, but I too would be concerned.

Stan your ff looks fine.......stop fettling with it!

( you got me looking at the sunroof switch yesterday )  If it dont work.......burn it!

If the IId tool cant fix it.......burn the FF.

If the FF cant be fixed......buy a Land Cruiser!

If the LC cant be fixed..............................................BUY a horse !!

They would be better Stan as you would still support on the hub, The ones on MG are just flat plates with slotted holes, Very boy racer. However +1 for wheel bearings Mine was a blue one!

I'm amazed that question has been on here for 3 1/2 years and nobody replied....

I know what you mean Stan, the rear track is in fact 3mm narrower than the front, I kid you not, you must have noticed that...!!!

Lad on the other forum had them on his 90, one snapped and his wheel fell off....

They do universal ones in 3mm 5mm 10mm etc that just slip over the original studs but that just means you have less threads in the nuts... not a good idea... Pete
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@Mike, i'll find something else for you to look and fettle with

@andy, these spacers do look safer..

@pete, seen the 'slip on' type and they dont give me confidence.. ... - .- -.




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Should be fine just as long as they're good ones. In particular, note Mikey's pics: http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic130597.html  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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interesting, thanks..  ... - .- -.




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Proper companies like Eibach and H&R do them and it's quite popular in the Middle East.....

I understand the going choice is 20mm at the front and 30mm at the rears.

I put wheel spacers on my old td5 disco,
because I put a 3'' lift on it with bigger tyres to save rubbing issues ,
but I also liked the stance,
I found the wider track gave it better footing,
if you do go for some make sure there hub centric as the 1's in your pic ( no wheel wobble ),
they caused no problems with my hubs ,bearings etc,
a good make is needed ,I had terrafirma. 2007 tdv8 se ,stornaway grey

Had them on my disco 3 with no issues. I will be getting some for the ff. must be Hubcentric and of good quality tho.

Only do a handfull of miles so wheel bearings don't concern me that much.

Steve You remind me of a young me, not much younger mind, perhaps even a little older!