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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Hey guys, so I'm interested in purchasing 15mm spacer for the front wheels on my Z, but I hear crazy stories about wheels falling off while driving. I was wondering how safe are spacers and which brand is the most reliable? Let me know.

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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follow the pattern for removing/installing wheels and use a torque wrench and you'll be good
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Just make sure you buy some quality spacers... and torquing them down right
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZXSpeed
Hey guys, so I'm interested in purchasing 15mm spacer for the front wheels on my Z, but I hear crazy stories about wheels falling off while driving. I was wondering how safe are spacers and which brand is the most reliable? Let me know.
please search next time

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...er-thread.html
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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Sometimes the wheels will fall off but it looks cool. That's what counts.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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You'll be fine. Just do it right and you will be ok.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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the linke Z04 posted will tell you everything you need to know...curious, where have you heard these stories of wheels coming right off due to spacers? I have honestly never heard of that happening to anyone Not with a 350 at least.
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