Re: Wheel spacers - Yes/No ?

I have the same kind of spacers as the ones listed above (with their own studs):

I can't see how you'd use the other kind of spacers (with holes only), as you will need to replace the factory studs with longer ones and that doesn't sound too good strength-wise. Again, the spacers need to be quality ones, as an imbalanced one can create havoc to the Jimny's sensitive suspension. You can see how it looks here (left without spacer, right with spacer):

Can't really comment on differences in driving behaviour, as they were mounted already on the car when I bought it. It looks much cooler though, and if you splash a puddle you're guaranted to get water through the window

Dave over at Bits4Vits does both types.

The Billet Style - www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/vitara-/-x90/w...-spec-/prod_237.html

The stud extender style - www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/vitara-/-x90/w...t-of-4/prod_130.html

As you can see, the billet style are more expensive although I have Spidertrax Billet one which are mid-priced.

www.spidertrax.com/Suzuki-5-x-5-1-2-Whee...s?sc=2&category=9975

Ah, you mean the billet style means the studs are one with the spacer, while on the other type the studs can be moved around ?

Thanks guys for a great response

Yes I do prefer the billet style, but can't justify such expense (maybe later), I'm sure I read somewhere that Dave (Bits4Vits) wrote he'd supplied over 800 sets of the stud extender style with no complaints and as I won't be putting much stress on the Jimny I think they should be OK. So I've placed an order on Bits4Vits ...... :woohoo:

Kirkynut wrote

It's like having a second set of wheels to remove at the end of a long day of offroading when washing the car off when I'd rather be drinking beer

:lol:

VAXXi wrote

It looks much cooler though, and if you splash a puddle you're guaranteed to get water through the window

- will see if I can catch the wife out - :evil: :evil: :evil:

will give some feedback when fitted - want to fit them prior to getting the new tyres so I can directly credit them with any "change" in handling/steering

I bought some of those 'cheaper' one for my Delica.
Took one out the box, put it back in the box.
2 days later, a mate of mine fitted them to his Delica. I did tell him not to.
3 weeks later he was seen running along the A61 after his rear n/s wheel that had overtaken him!
He soon took the other 3 off.

I'm not saying they are rubbish, buy some and see for yourself, feel the quality etc, and decide for yourself.
My mate never took the issue up with the seller/manufacturer 'cause he unfortunately died not long after.

Go for the billet ones.

K

I'm not trying to start an argument off about them, or open a discussion about them, how they are made, attached, if my mate fitted them wrongly or anything.
I'm not interested, I just know which ones I would go for if I didn't have the greater offset wheels fitted to Jim. In my opinion the better way of doing it.
That just comes from years ago in the mini (proper one, not the germanic rubbish they call a mini now) and the escort mk1 era of 'growling' monthly wheel bearing changes etc. :laugh:

well as what was mentioned before, with B4V selling over 800 sets and no troubles i can believe that as ive sold over 200 sets of cast types and same again never had any problems from people and ive sold over 200 sets for big 4x4's eg L200 Hilux etc and same again never had any problems, either there fine or people just dont tell me when theres a problem?