45mm adapters / spacers safe?

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  • RawToast
    Grease Monkey
    • Nov 2011
    • 324

    #1

    45mm adapters / spacers safe?

    Hey guys, I was just wondering what experiences you've had with large adapters. I picked up some new wheels but am a little worried because in order to clear the strut need a huge spacer... for peace of mind hopefully some of you have good experiences.
  • series88
    E30 Fanatic
    • Nov 2011
    • 1231

    #2
    ive seen some guys run these on sawblade vette wheels. I know a guy who has them and no prob. but like anything, it depends on the brand of adapters.

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    • E30SPDFRK
      Moderator
      • Jul 2007
      • 5689

      #3
      As long as they're bolt on they'll be fine. If it was a 45mm spacers with just extended lugs I'd say no.
      Byron
      Leichtbau

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      • lambo
        Captain Scene Points
        • Feb 2010
        • 10953

        #4
        Originally posted by E30SPDFRK
        If it was a spacers with just extended lugs I'd say no.
        That would be nuts!! Do they even make those?

        Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
        Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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        • kalib0y
          No R3VLimiter
          • Dec 2004
          • 3620

          #5
          Originally posted by lambo
          That would be nuts!! Do they even make those?
          nope too much liability
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          • E30SPDFRK
            Moderator
            • Jul 2007
            • 5689

            #6
            The biggest non-bolt on I've seen is 35mm, but you never know.
            Byron
            Leichtbau

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            • JGood
              R3V OG
              • Jan 2004
              • 7959

              #7
              Originally posted by RawToast
              Hey guys, I was just wondering what experiences you've had with large adapters. I picked up some new wheels but am a little worried because in order to clear the strut need a huge spacer... for peace of mind hopefully some of you have good experiences.
              You need 45mm just to clear the strut? So it's what, an et80 wheel?

              45mm is really pushing it for a non bolt-on spacer, I'm not sure anyone even makes them. I'm running a 30mm in the rear of one of my e30's, no issues so far but I know it's not ideal. You'd be much better off with a bolt-on adapter style.
              85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
              e30 restoration and V8 swap
              24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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