wheel spacers to aid turning circle

ian_2712

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• Aug 17, 2015

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as above ,its for no other purpose , i have defender 110 td5 and would like a better turning circle so what size would be best ? ,30mm 45mm ?,

hope this hasnt been covered before probably has

 

james6546

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• Aug 17, 2015

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ian_2712 said:

as above ,its for no other purpose , i have defender 110 td5 and would like a better turning circle so what size would be best ? ,30mm 45mm ?,

hope this hasnt been covered before probably has

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I have 30mm spacers on mine and they allowed me to fully wind in the steering lock stop things.
If you get spacers, make sure they are hub centric ones.

 

ian_2712

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• Aug 17, 2015

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Hi thanks for the reply,have you found it improves your turning circle/maneuverability ?.

 

lightning

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• Aug 17, 2015

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How far in can you wind the lock stop bolts in, with the standard "boost alloy" wheels? As in how many threads still showing or how much thread in mm?
As my 110TD5 has the turning circle of an oil tanker.

 

ian_2712

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• Aug 17, 2015

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Good question will be looking at that tomorrow,my turning circle is similar,feel a bit stupid doing three point turns out of my drive every morning .

 

james6546

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• Aug 18, 2015

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ian_2712 said:

Hi thanks for the reply,have you found it improves your turning circle/maneuverability ?.

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Yeah, it is loads better with the stop locks wound in. I mean still don't expect to drive straight into a parking space, but it is greatly improved

lightning said:

How far in can you wind the lock stop bolts in, with the standard "boost alloy" wheels? As in how many threads still showing or how much thread in mm?
As my 110TD5 has the turning circle of an oil tanker.

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I think with alloys and no spacers you can't wind them in that much. The easiest way is to put it on full lock and see how much leeway you have before it touches stuff.

 

MeatCleaverX86

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• Aug 21, 2015

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not a direct comparison but a disco with free style alloys and a 90 with same alloys and 30mm spacers the defender has a significantly better turning circle.