"Almost Brand New 1989 Festiva L" + Upgrades

[Festiva GTX]

I got new 13' 5.5 wheels today and I think they are too big as wide one?

I did take a drive and really big different of handing... It feel more better control when going hard to left or right turn.

I have to use 4 piece stainless washer rings on each bolts rear one and it's safe to use? I need input from you guys! I don't know where I can find the right spacer something...

Someday I need find good deal coil over teins and make it better lowering...

[ajb999]

looks nice!

[packrat427]

I would take those out ASAP !!

Wheels were not designed to have a spacer like that behind them , or any other spacer for that matter , but everyone will have their own opinion .

I can show you a spacer I used some time ago and it broke , but that was with a bigger wheel .

Wheels should be in total contact with the mating surface , with those spacers you are using , it puts all the stress right there , not all around the wheel .

If you value your life , Take them off PLEASE .

[GT-A]

there are proper wheel spacers that you can buy. and oh, nice wheels.

[25Horseplay]

Remove the spacers and get proper spacers. Summit racing has wheel spacers available, just determine the size you need. Wheel spacers are cheap.

[Festiva GTX]

Alright I will not use these wheels now and I will have to get right one better and I dont want have bad day!

[25Horseplay]

The wheels look great though!

[Festiva GTX]

I have success ordered the spacers for use with my wheels... P215/50 R-13 it's really big wide tires

So I'll wait few days before it will arrive to my home.



^ That is better safety spacers

[packrat427]

That is the kind that broke on me

I done some research , they do not recommend the universal type , especially if you will drive aggressively , it makes them even more of a risk .

They recommend a spacer that is designed to fit with only 4 holes , no extra holes or gaps .. drilled exclusively for your bolt pattern .

[Festiva GTX]

Oh really? You do drive aggressively and broke it easy? I can't find 4 bolt hole spacers and sound like I must make custom one... ?

[Mammabear]

The tires look cool...I want to find out who's going to get them..

[packrat427]

They might have what you need here ..

http://www.hrsprings.com/

http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html

Yes I do drive very aggressive :lol: :lol:

The ones that broke were on my S-10 truck , I wanted my wheels to sit out a little further , like they were not wide enough already :lol:

My next rearend was fabbed a little wider to remedy this problem .

I just do not want to see anyone get hurt !!

Do a search on wheel spacers , almost everyone of them are against the universal type .

[Mammabear]

Those look niccccceeee!!!

[Festiva GTX]

I see... the www.hrsprings.com don't carry parts with Ford Aspire or Festiva Probably I'd try fill the cold welding JB! to fill the gap holes... :idea:

[25Horseplay]

If you go with wheel spacers I would change from lug bolts to studs so the wheels stay centered on the hubs.