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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: MudRat on January 11, 2007, 17:25:29

Title: Wheel Spacers
Post by: MudRat on January 11, 2007, 17:25:29

Want to fit a set on the Disco, will put alloys on, what do you run, can i use the cheaper e bay one 150 quid or do i need the TUV, alloy locating ones bt scorpion at 250 ? anyone run either??

Title: Wheel Spacers
Post by: Budgie on January 11, 2007, 17:39:24

I run the Scorpion ones and have never had a problem with them.

With something critical like your wheels, would you want to use something that hasn't been tested or approved?  :?

Title: t
Post by: MudRat on January 11, 2007, 17:50:59

Very True!

Title: Wheel Spacers
Post by: Sheddy on January 11, 2007, 20:30:28

I use the Scorpion ones for exactly the same reasons.  My wife and kids ride in the Disco, its worth £100 for the peace of mind.

I'd look around though, I'm sure you'll be able to find approved ones at a better price.  Ã‚£250 is £70 more than I paid from scorpion a year ago.

Title: Wheel Spacers
Post by: Disco Sev on January 11, 2007, 22:57:49

Do you have a number/link for the ebay ones you are thinking of? I bought some from ebay and I'm very happy with them. I thought they were a bit expensive for what they were but after fitting wider wheels the steering lock was just stupid :x  With the spacers fitted I get a better lock than with standard tyres :D

Sev

Title: Wheel Spacers
Post by: chaosego on January 12, 2007, 21:39:43

sheddy i bet your isp is not e7even !!  the swines

Title: Wheel Spacers
Post by: Porny on January 15, 2007, 17:51:34

Although TUV approved (which isn't that hard apparently if made abroad) I still don't like alloy wheel spacers.... have known them to crack.

I run steel ones from Kenson 4x4 (who make them - but also avaliable from QT services) - they are also the proper hubcentric type that should be used with alloys (really with any wheel IMHO).  Very well made, and very strong!!!  

And cheaper than the alloy Scorpion ones...  and better than some of the ones I've seen on EBay


Ian

Title: t
Post by: MudRat on January 15, 2007, 21:25:45

Thanks i will try and finds a website.

Title: Re: t
Post by: Porny on January 15, 2007, 22:25:22

Quote from: "MudRat"

Thanks i will try and finds a website.

I don't think they have a website... as in all honesty most of their stuff is sold straight onto other retailers.

Their details are:

Kenson Ltd
70 Lower High Street
Wednesbury
WS10 7AP
West Midlands
Tel: 0121 505 3668

Speak to John if you ring...


Ian

Title: s
Post by: MudRat on January 17, 2007, 17:29:02

Spoke to Kenson, nice bloke and a set of STEEL spacers with locating spigots were 195 quid delivered! Bargain