You didn't say how thick the spacer was to be, but over the years when it was needed I never had any problems using a spacer behind the wheel.
It is only my opinion, but if I could get a 1 piece wheel I'd use it rather than the split rim .....that's if you don't mind loosing the original look of the split rim.

Dan


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