So.... a set of spacers are what, about £200? So if i get the eBay wheels and spacers i'll still be within my budget. Im wary of spacers though - could it possibly make the clicking rear axles problem worse? I mean extra pressure on the hubs cant be good?
Undoubtedly you'd be better getting a set of wheels with the right offsets but, if not, hubcentric spacers are the ones to go for. Couldn't comment on your clicking axle.