smnbyt

smnbyt

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


Simon
 
Hubcentric wheel spacers are the safest option, those on the link won't fit though. :)
 
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 ;)
 
IndiTd4 said:
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 ;)
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Cheers for the info :) I was thinking around 10mm, I'll have to measure the spigots depth
 
Also with 30mm spacers, it's best to use locktite when you fit the spacer to the hub. :)
 
 
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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
 
SES88 said:
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
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I'd like some, but not at that price! almost £100 more than the direct 4x4 site.
 
Epicuser said:
I'd like some, but not at that price! almost £100 more than the direct 4x4 site.
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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
 
SES88 said:
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
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Okay, where did you find yours? They seem to be quite hard to find.
 
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...
 
RichStone said:
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...
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Yep, wider track gives more grip and better handling. :)
 
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.
 
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