Using wheel spacers for clearance to fit 4by wheels onto a camper trailer ?
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2007 at 10:44
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Anthony (Vic)
Having had no previous experience of using wheel spacers I though I would seek the wisdom of the
Forum on what I need be aware of when fitting spacers, accepting that there are insurance issues to consider.
What I’m interested to hear about is if this is a viable solution to fit the same wheels all around on the 4wd and camper trailer or will the camper wheel be prone to coming off?
The steel rims used on the 4wd have a 30mm positive offset and I am looking at fitting one or two 6mm thick wheel spacers to the camper trailer hub to give the tyre clearance from the leaf spring.
I think the studs are long enough at 31mm long. Two wheel spacers are 12mm, 16.5mm for the thread length on an OEM steel wheel nut; this leaves 2.5mm for the steel rim (allowing for the taper).
What do you reckon? I’m thinking it’s worth a try.
Cheers Anthony