Wheel spacer?? Do I need??

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Kevin
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When I got my car it had a setup of AFS 17" x 10.5" rims in the rear with Nittos NT555's. It had a 1/4" spacer as well.
In recent discussions with some guys in my area I am now getting information that I really do not need the spacer as these rims/tires will not rub on the car. Only time it may rub is if I was road course racing and the car may come up off of the road on say a "rise" in the road. Otherwise, I would have no problems.
Hopefully, I can get clarification from you guys on SVTP. Do I need the spacers or not?

Thanks.
 

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I'm researching this topic as well, and have found guys saying the deep-dish 10.5" AFS replica's don't require spaces. However, everyone that has the normal 10.5" style seem to think they need 3/8" spacers.
 

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The 10.5 rims with 3/8" spacer brings the edge of the tire/fender. Most people think it looks better.
 
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