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Thinking of maybe sticking some 1/4" wheel spacers on my truck with aftermarket wheels. Yes, I know I have 6X135 bolt pattern. I'm curious as to how these spacers are fitted to the truck, in other words, what keeps them centered on the studs? Never used spacers before, so really never paid much attention to them.
Tried the Bora website, but it doesn't appear they have 1/4" spacers.
Why not get the off set you are looking for with the new wheels.. i doubt you will see a 1/4" unless you have a clearance issue, then I would want more than a 1/4" at least a half inch.
Why not get the off set you are looking for with the new wheels.. i doubt you will see a 1/4" unless you have a clearance issue, then I would want more than a 1/4" at least a half inch.
I like the wheels I have, they are +20, and the only other offset for them is a zero offset.
I run 1/2" spacers on my front wheels to slightly widen the stance after leveling the truck. They are just an aluminum ring with lug holes drilled precisely where they need to be. I'm using the original lugs, they are just effectively 1/2" shorter. I don't do much towing at all and I've been running them over a year with zero issues.
I run 1/2" spacers on my front wheels to slightly widen the stance after leveling the truck. They are just an aluminum ring with lug holes drilled precisely where they need to be. I'm using the original lugs, they are just effectively 1/2" shorter. I don't do much towing at all and I've been running them over a year with zero issues.
What brand are you using? After doing a bit more research, I think I'm looking for hub centric ones, with an 87mm bore. The 1/4" ones I've run across say nothing about being hub centric, leaving me to believe that they are reliant on exact hole spacing, which sounds like those are what you have.
If you’re just getting a quarter inch spacer then I’m not sure it really matters if they’re perfectly centered. It’s not like the wheels are hub centric.
My only concern with a spacer like that is the Lugnuts not grabbing enough threads on the lug. You gotta make sure you are getting enough otherwise you need to swap longer studs.
also, I don’t know if this is true on the 13th gens, but on my 12th GEN, the front wheels naturally stick out farther than the rears due to the shape of the body. I have about 1/2 inch of “poke” in the front, and none in the rear.
I prefer hub centric spacers just for the slightly better fitment on the hub itself. Usually the holes for the lugs are oversized so if it’s not hub centric it can sit a little wonky which isn’t a big deal but messes with my OCD. Also like mass said ensure you have enough thread engagement for the lug nuts. I can’t remember how much leeway the F-150 has but having at least 7-8 of not more turns of the lug nut is preferable.
From this picture I have, looks like the hub has maybe 1/2” of hub centering surface, so even with a 1/4” spacer there should be a little left for the wheel to contact.
If you’re just getting a quarter inch spacer then I’m not sure it really matters if they’re perfectly centered. It’s not like the wheels are hub centric.
My only concern with a spacer like that is the Lugnuts not grabbing enough threads on the lug. You gotta make sure you are getting enough otherwise you need to swap longer studs.
also, I don’t know if this is true on the 13th gens, but on my 12th GEN, the front wheels, naturally stick out farther than the rears due to the shape of the body. I have about 1/2 inch of “poke” in the front, and not in the rear.
That's true on the 13th gen as well. I have a 3" level with Alumas on there, so my front track has been "pulled in" somewhat. Not sure just how much TBH, but geometry says it is.
Originally Posted by Bowers86
I prefer hub centric spacers just for the slightly better fitment on the hub itself. Usually the holes for the lugs are oversized so if it’s not hub centric it can sit a little wonky which isn’t a big deal but messes with my OCD. Also like mass said ensure you have enough thread engagement for the lug nuts. I can’t remember how much leeway the F-150 has but having at least 7-8 of not more turns of the lug nut is preferable.
From this picture I have, looks like the hub has maybe 1/2” of hub centering surface, so even with a 1/4” spacer there should be a little left for the wheel to contact.
Same way with me. It would seem you could be setting yourself up with some out of balance relying on the bolt holes alone, of course that would depend on how tight the bolt holes are. Now, my aftermarket wheels, I'm not sure if they're hubcentric or not, but I think the taper of the cone on the lug nuts would ensure everything would be good.
Good discussion going on here with all you guys.
03-19-2023, 05:51 PM
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