To answer a few of your questions:
I have a copule of questions, do we need a mechanic to install the spacers?
What are the dimensions of your wheels? Where can we get those spacers online?
Nope, you do not need a mechanic at all. If you can remove your wheels, then it should be a cinch. The wheel spacers just fit onto your existing hub and is held on by the provided lug nuts. Just a warning though, the smallest size that you can do this is the 25mm wheel spacers. If you go any smaller than you will have to change out the lugs to longer lugs, then you will probably need a mechanic. :?
I have similar dimension wheels as yours probably, 16 X 6 1/2", wheel bolt diameter of 5 X 114.3mm, and an offset of 40mm. I am sure the factory dimensions of 4.2 RAVs are similar. As to where I got mines from, I got one set on eBay very cheap; I believe there is another set on auction right now. Just make sure that they are H&Rs though. I got the other set locally from a speed shop.
Yes, I do have a stock rim so I might be able to use the 30 mm spacer all the way around huh?
Yes, 30mm should work o.k.. I had 30mm on mines and it worked well with the factory rims/tires. I have 215/70/16 tires, so if you have a larger tire, maybe a smaller wheel spacer would provide less rubbing of the wheel well on extreme turns.
How extreme of a difference will my turning radius be with a spacer that large?
I hate to doubt you or anything, but couldn't simply offsetting the tires get a similar effect?
You will notice a lessening of the turning radius with a wider track. So it is up to you to determine whether the positives (better handling, looks) outweighs the negatives (decreased turning radius). Yes, you could get the same effect with a more negative offset wheels. However, I did not have the funds available at that time to get new rims.
Does it place more stress on the suspension components or place stress at different areas now that you have such wide spacers?
That one Moza, I really don't know. I would have to make an educated guess that H&R being such a highly regarded performance company would not design and sell a product that could be dangerous to its consumers (i.e. potential litigation). When one of my suspension components snaps, you'll be the first to know. :lol:
