Installing my BBK right now and I need 5mm spacers for the wheels to clear the calipers. How dangerous would it be to ride with 2 washers on each stud until the 5mm spacers come in? It would only be for 5days and less then 100-200 miles. My old brakes are shot to hell and I really dont want to use them anymore.

 

I would not consider it safe. Considering that washers are not hubcentric and not safe at all.

 

i say you wait.. lol

 

I would say don't do it. Your brakes are ruined anyway, why chance it?

 

Too late Someone said I could, he rode on nuts for spacers for a lil bit

 

The center of the hub still sticks out even with the spacers there so the hub on the wheel is still centered.

 

I think flavor did for a short time while he waited for his 5mm spacers to come it. He had a pic and the wheel looked to be about 1mm away from the Z calipers.

Dont hit a bump and slap your new calipers clean off

 

think of it this way:

the 5mm spacer IS NOT hubcentric. also you dont need longer studs even though they are recommended.

you just need to make sure the wheel sits flush to avoid vibrations.