I would like my tires to stick out a bit more, I've read up on the differences between spacers and adapters but am wondering what I kind of range i can expect to pay for parts/labor for 1-1.5" adapters.

Thanks!

 

An approximate co$t for adapters is $90 (and up depending upon maker, thickness, etc.) per pair. Check ebaY® [ (f-150,f150) 6x135 hubcentric (adapter,spacer) ]

Installation co$t is $0 ...

• remove wheel(s).
• bolt-on adapter(s) using the same torque spec' (150FtLb).
• re-install wheel(s).

 

Thanks! I don't have a way of measuring torque tightness but I'm guessing when I go to tires plus to rotate the tires they could probably throw them on?

 

Be careful with eBay specials. They might say billet aluminum, hubcentric, and so on but most likely made in China with very poor quality. Go with an American-made known company with years of real application experience. I suggest you call Fred Goeske (of Goeske racing fame) who owns WheelAdpaters.com or similar company and talk out directly your application. You pay for quality production, so expect to pay closer to $300-$400 for a complete set if you want the best in safety and performance.

 

Thanks Desert Dawg! Thats exactly the info I was looking for. I cringed a bit when I saw ebay. I understand that this type of mod is one where safety is comes first. I appreciate the referral and will get in touch with him!

Thanks again

 

Hey Desert Dawg,

I've read a couple of your other posts about these spacers/adapters and I have a few follow up questions for you if you don't mind. My current setup is as follows:

Standard Leveling kit

The specs for the current rims are:
Size: 18x8.5
Offset: 25mm
Backspacing: 5.71"
Bolt Pattern: 6-135
Rec. Tire Size:275/65-18
Weight: 24.7lbs.

Current Tires:
LT295/70r18 (35" Nitto Terra A/T)

I am looking at the 6 lug setup (http://wheeladapter.com/ford_wheel_spacers.php) from Fred's website and am trying to determine what thickness to go with. If I go with the 1.5" ones, do you think I will have any rubbing issues and do I still have enough room when turning to go with a slightly larger tire next time around if I want or would I be stuck with the current size?

I threw a level across the face of the flares and the fattest part of the sidewalls is flush and the tread starts about 1 1/2"-1 3/4" back, so I figure if I go with the 1.5 spacers it would fill them out nicely, your thoughts?

lastly, these spacers say they are both hub centric and wheel centric, is this better than just hub centric and is the 6 lug spacers specific to bolt pattern (6x135) or does the 6 lug one fit any 6 bolt pattern.

Thanks for your time, I did try to contact fred directly but he doesn't really email and he seemed to be to busy at the shop to have time to talk specifics.