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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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hey guys, i have stock 2000 si wheels, and i wanted them to come out a little further, would wheel spacers be a good idea for this?, will i have issues, like too much stress on the ball joints?, id like to go like just a hair outside of the wheel well.

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Why?
 
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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i think it looks a little better....
 
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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dont get them unless u have stronger, longer aftermarket studs. u also don't need them, a risk not worth taking..
 
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Why?
My thoughts exactly
 
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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ok, thanks guys
 
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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dito... i wouldnt do it, to much money for the longer harder wheel studs plus more dirt and junk slaped all over the side of your car
 
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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the screw/stud would get messed up ot break cause it wont be getting completely screwed on.and,this might not be true,but if you do end up doing that,it will wear out your tires faster?the car will kind of be squatting if not done right?
 
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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no it wont eat the tires......

im pretty sure that doesnt change your geomettry at all..... but even if it did then all it would take is a simple alignment...
 
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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simple alignment = money!!! lol.
 



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