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Old May 7, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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Default Rear rim rubs A-Frame

At least I think it's my A-Frame Is it?











As you can see the lip on my rim rubs along the frame. Is this doing any harm to the frame? The old rim when it was replaced was messed up on the lip a little bit but nothing major. I am wanting to put spacers on it but discount tire won't work on the car with spacers as I won't have enough threads on it to be considered safe to drive. Can I buy longer studs so that the lack of threads would no longer be a problem for discount tire? Considering I have had 6 flats in the last 4 months (going down tomorrow to fi another), I need to be able to have those guys work on the car.

What are your opinions?

Thanks guys & gals!
Old May 7, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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get hub shims (aka spacers from Keoki)
wheel spacers are dangerous.
Old May 7, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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^^^^What Randy said... Get a hold of Keoki for his shims. He has everything to do it right.
Old May 7, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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definetly! keoki's got good product. it will fix your problem and look better..
Old May 7, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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YES, WHAT THEY SAID. INSTALL AVAILABLE ALSO
Old May 7, 2007 | 04:28 AM
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Okay, looks like I'll be giving him a call tomorrow! Thanks
Old May 7, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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I think he is off tomorrow too.
Old May 7, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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Could you explain what a hub shim is and how it works lol? Just curious as I thought you where all using wheel spacers. I need to be inlightened.
Old May 7, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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wheel spacers go between da wheel and brake assembly! hub spacers go between da rear axle and brake assembly! just give me a call bro!
Old May 7, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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I heard www.ke-o-ki.com has some mad spacers.. Spacer King! (with a hawaiin touch)
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