4 replies to this topic

[Andy_08]

Have been told I need wheel spacers as the back left wheel is making noise when I take a hard right turn. Do I just get them for the back or the front as well and what would be an ok choice for a 1977 Austin. Thanks heaps

[lrostoke]

You want to check theres no play in the radius arm first, this might be whats moving the wheel enough to rub.

Although if you have wider wheels fitted this is a usual cause of rubbing.

You can get drums with the spacer built in, don't forget you also need longer wheel studs.

No you don't need to space the fronts

Spacer kit 25mm about the same as spaced drums


www.minispares.com

search for wheel spacers

Edited by lrostoke, 25 December 2011 - 08:40 PM.

[racingbob]

you may only need some 5mm spacers for the back which have been informed dont need extra long studs

[freshairmini]

What you should be asking is why its making the noise in the first place. if its something wrong with bearings or a similar problem then you need to fix that not cover it up by fitting spacers.

have you fitted different wheels or non standard parts on your wheel/wheels?

[mini-luke]

I agree with Steve on the radius arm point, I reckon it's that.