Yes, I agree. 1.25" (32 mm) is excessive and might make the whole wheel a bit weak (but that is speaking as an engineer ONLY-I don't really know about cars). Applications like that might be why aftermarket spacers are illegal in Finland.
I'm installing new rims and tires this coming week and will use 15 mm in the rear and 5 mm or 10 mm in the front to stay away from the upper balljoint nut. I'll "dry fit" both front and rear, drive it and add spacers where needed to:
- Make it work with minimal rubbing.
- Make it look as good as possible.
If I have to send back the front tires and pay 10% plus shipping, so be it.
P.S. I spent a wonderful 6 weeks in Espoo working at the
Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Interesting-that was the first time I left a pub at 2:30 AM and it was still light out! Made me re-enter the pub and continue drinking!
