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  1. 26th October 2017, 06:38 PM #1
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    Wheel spacers on my 110 Defender


    Just bolted up a set of wheel spacers to the Defender more to see what she looks like she certainly has a more robust look with the wider track would be interesting to see what it handled like on road but unfortunately due to rules of course we can't do that anyway that's enough of that thanks for looking Roland
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  2. 26th October 2017, 08:27 PM #2
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    popcorn in the cooker......
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    It sits well at that width!
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    I ran them for 2 years with no issues at all. Handling is greatly improved and the wider track is great offroad.
    Then i put my 33s on -25 offset dynamic rims and the rest is history
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    How do spacers improve handling?. Pat
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    Quote Originally Posted by PAT303 View Post
    How do spacers improve handling?. Pat
    You widen your track and it's harder to tip.
    do it yourself. Feet together get someone to push from either left or right, easy to fall, feet shoulder width apart , and use same push, much harder to fall, same as widening stance on a solid fixed axle vehicle.
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    That is the theory, but I suspect that in real life the effect is small for the track increases we are talking about, of the same order as small changes in tyre pressure. Perhaps a bit like the bird cage aircleaners that give the illusion of improved performance by removing intake silencing.

    On the other hand, offroad, whether it is an advantage will depend on how far apart the wheel ruts are - since Landcruisers and Hi-luxes are a slightly wider track, you probably fit the ruts a bit better!
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    Given that spacers/adaptors are illegal (except for OEM) in all jurisdictions in Australia I don't think it prudent to be advertising the fact you are using them on public forums for all to see.
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    Given that spacers/adaptors are illegal (except for OEM) in all jurisdictions in Australia I don't think it prudent to be advertising the fact you are using them on public forums for all to see.
    Did you read his post at all?
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    Given that spacers/adaptors are illegal (except for OEM) in all jurisdictions in Australia I don't think it prudent to be advertising the fact you are using them on public forums for all to see.
    I think there are way more other illegal items fitted to cars on the road compared to spacers on defenders.
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