Wheel spacer question

[smnbyt]

Cant seem to find the answer and wondered if anybody could help, does the freelander 1 need hubcentric wheel spacers?


Simon

 

[tonytherunner]

hub dimension=64.1mm

 

[smnbyt]

sorry I meant do they need hubcentric spacers or can I use universal spacers

 

[JC600]

Hubcentric wheel spacers are the safest option, those on the link won't fit though.

 

[IndiTd4]

If its only 5mm I dont think it really matters,
but if your going for the 30mm then Hubcentric
is in my eyes essential..
Torque setting for both spacers and wheel nuts 115Nm 85lbp

 

[smnbyt]

If its only 5mm I dont think it really matters,
but if your going for the 30mm then Hubcentric
is in my eyes essential..
Torque setting for both spacers and wheel nuts 115Nm 85lbp

Cheers for the info I was thinking around 10mm, I'll have to measure the spigots depth

 

[JC600]

Also with 30mm spacers, it's best to use locktite when you fit the spacer to the hub.

 

[Epicuser]

I have been looking for some 30mm wheel spacers, and so far theses are the only ones I have found.

Land Rover Freelander Mk1 30mm Aluminium Wheel Spacers (Set of Four) | eBay

http://www.lrparts.net/freelander-1-wheel-spacers-30mm-in-alloy-kit-of-four-comes-with-all-studs-and-nuts.html

or 50mm.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spacers-Offroad-width-Rover-Freelander/dp/B00DOVQ36W/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1383230424&sr=1-4&keywords=freelander+wheel+spacers

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spacers-Offroad-width-Rover-Freelander/dp/B004CYBUJ0/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1383230607&sr=1-2-fkmr2&keywords=freelander+wheel+spacers

Would they be any good?

 

[SES88]

I wouldn't go for 50's, too wide and your tyres wont sit inside the arches, so an MOT fail.

I've got the Bearmach/H&R kit, can't fault it

 

[smnbyt]

Also with 30mm spacers, it's best to use locktite when you fit the spacer to the hub.

Top Tip.....

 

[Epicuser]

I wouldn't go for 50's, too wide and your tyres wont sit inside the arches, so an MOT fail.

I've got the Bearmach/H&R kit, can't fault it

I'd like some, but not at that price! almost £100 more than the direct 4x4 site.

 

[SES88]

I'd like some, but not at that price! almost £100 more than the direct 4x4 site.

The Bearmach ones are made by H&R, you're paying for the H&R name and TUV approval, they're also anodised, which isn't cheap in itself, and so will last longer

 

[Epicuser]

The Bearmach ones are made by H&R, you're paying for the H&R name and TUV approval, they're also anodised, which isn't cheap in itself, and so will last longer

Okay, so is it with the extra?

 

[Epicuser]

The Bearmach ones are made by H&R, you're paying for the H&R name and TUV approval, they're also anodised, which isn't cheap in itself, and so will last longer

Okay, where did you find yours? They seem to be quite hard to find.

 

[SES88]

Okay, where did you find yours? They seem to be quite hard to find.

Bought them from the same company I linked you to yesterday, but I rang them up and they gave me a discount, something like 10-15%

 

[SES88]

Okay, so is it with the extra?

Personally yes, as I know they've been made properly from the right material. Aluminium is a funny old sod

 

[RichStone]

Do spacers have a definite positive effect on the driving experience? I know they look good but I'd like to know people's opinions and reasons for fitting them before considering them myself...

 

[JC600]

Do spacers have a definite positive effect on the driving experience? I know they look good but I'd like to know people's opinions and reasons for fitting them before considering them myself...

Yep, wider track gives more grip and better handling.

 

[IndiTd4]

Yep, wider track gives more grip and better handling.

I second that, I thought it was the placebo effect,
but I have noticed that it is much more secure footed
especially in the wet..

 

[duncanpage4]

I would always go for hubcentric spacers. Take it to 70mph on a motorway & it's will make an awful noise not to mention vibration.