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 Post subject: 18" rims
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:31 pm 
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i can get a set of 18" rims and tyres but they suit au onwards
should i buy them and just run spacers ?
are spacers safe to use?
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 Post subject: Re: 18" rims
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:05 pm 
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Pretty sure they are illegal too!

 

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 Post subject: Re: 18" rims
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:09 pm 
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i think spacers are illegal, but adaptors aren't...but i could be wrong
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 Post subject: Re: 18" rims
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:15 pm 
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they are all illegal. spacers and adaptors. but as long as they are decent quality and tight they'll be fine

 

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 Post subject: Re: 18" rims
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:32 pm 
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Yep, spacers and adapters are illegal in all states unless they come on a production model.
But.............i've had adapters on my HZ van for over 150,000 klms without a problem and my van is my daily driver, driven everywhere and i've got a set on our EA at the moment too.
I have heard of them failing, just depends on how they're made and fitted to your car I guess.
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 Post subject: Re: 18" rims
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:44 am 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
Yep, spacers and adapters are illegal in all states unless they come on a production model.
But.............i've had adapters on my HZ van for over 150,000 klms without a problem and my van is my daily driver, driven everywhere and i've got a set on our EA at the moment too.
I have heard of them failing, just depends on how they're made and fitted to your car I guess.


cheers guys i think ill scrap that than dont need the insurance hassels thanks any way
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