Wheel spacer pics/thoughts
02-09-2012, 01:11 AM
#11
I'm a litte confused here. Why are you guys calling them spacers and adapters? Adapters are when you change the bolt pattern. A spacer is when the bolt pattern stays the same. Spacers come with studs when they reach a certain thickness, this is the only reason. If you're buying 1/4 or 3/8 then there's no need for studs as they are thin. This would actually be the best option to reduce vibration.
02-09-2012, 01:17 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by 2011 FX4 5.0
I ran 2 Inch wheel ADAPTORS on my factory 20's. I also drive off road quite a bit. I also tow quite a bit. And I also have my truck at the local 1/4 mile quite a bit. I never ever had a problem.
Some people like to really argue with wheel spacers and adaptors. But I used them for 20,000 miles and never had a problem. I recently went up to a 36x13 r 20 on my leveled F-150 and the 2 inch wheel adptors wouldnt rit because the tires rubbed to bad.
I did go with 1/4 inch wheel spacers to clear the upper control arm. I have my 2 inch wheel adaptors sitting in the back seat of my truck if your interested in them. Here's a couple pics.
This is with my truck leveled with the 2 inch wheel adaptors and 33x12.50 r20's
Heres the adaptors
Heres the new tires
Some people like to really argue with wheel spacers and adaptors. But I used them for 20,000 miles and never had a problem. I recently went up to a 36x13 r 20 on my leveled F-150 and the 2 inch wheel adptors wouldnt rit because the tires rubbed to bad.
I did go with 1/4 inch wheel spacers to clear the upper control arm. I have my 2 inch wheel adaptors sitting in the back seat of my truck if your interested in them. Here's a couple pics.
This is with my truck leveled with the 2 inch wheel adaptors and 33x12.50 r20's
Heres the adaptors
Heres the new tires
02-09-2012, 09:36 AM
#13
Originally Posted by NewBlue2010
I'm not usually one to just come out and ask for pics but I'm away from a computer all day today. The search function isn't the greatest on the iPhone app. Im thinking about installing wheel spacers on my rig. Im running stock 18" wheels now and I'm looking to make them stick out a little more/get the look of a positive offset aftermarket wheel. What do y'all think about spacers? Good/bad? I do go off road frequently. Mostly sand driving if that matters. Thanks in advanced.
02-09-2012, 10:38 AM
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I can almost 100% guarantee you won't have a problem with 1/4", I had to use a set up front to clear my control arms and had no problem for over 3 years of use.
Wheeladapter.com seems like a pretty legit guy, he's one of the only guys that I found online that makes them in the USA and they're hub centric. His prices are double most guys though but most guys aren't hub centric and are made in china(not necessarily a bad thing)
Wheeladapter.com seems like a pretty legit guy, he's one of the only guys that I found online that makes them in the USA and they're hub centric. His prices are double most guys though but most guys aren't hub centric and are made in china(not necessarily a bad thing)
02-09-2012, 11:22 AM
#16
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Ok I know I don't have the same year trucks as you guys but lemme put it this way, I have 6,000 miles on my 2 inch spacers with no problems.
There is absolutely no difference in a negative offset wheel and a spacer it puts the same stress on your components but nothing your truck can't handle.
My wheel 17x9 -12mm offset
Add 2inch spacers= just like adding -50mm of offset
A total of -62 mm of offset.
Kmc,fuel,bmf,pro comp etc. all make wheels with more offset than that, I've seen -96 on a 10inch wide wheel. I've seen trucks run 22x14 inch wheels no problem. Wheel spacers are 100% safe if torqued properly!
There is absolutely no difference in a negative offset wheel and a spacer it puts the same stress on your components but nothing your truck can't handle.
My wheel 17x9 -12mm offset
Add 2inch spacers= just like adding -50mm of offset
A total of -62 mm of offset.
Kmc,fuel,bmf,pro comp etc. all make wheels with more offset than that, I've seen -96 on a 10inch wide wheel. I've seen trucks run 22x14 inch wheels no problem. Wheel spacers are 100% safe if torqued properly!
02-09-2012, 01:17 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by KBS
I'm a litte confused here. Why are you guys calling them spacers and adapters? Adapters are when you change the bolt pattern. A spacer is when the bolt pattern stays the same. Spacers come with studs when they reach a certain thickness, this is the only reason. If you're buying 1/4 or 3/8 then there's no need for studs as they are thin. This would actually be the best option to reduce vibration.
Hope that helps
02-09-2012, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RaiderH8r89
Correction, there IS a difference between a spacer and adapter. A spacer does NOT come with studs. An adapter does, and is not necessarily always used to change lug pattern. You can buy an adapter that is 6x135 TO 6x135. Adapters come with studs and are more safe due to the fact that added stress is not on the factory studs.
Hope that helps
03-07-2012, 10:06 AM
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I ran 2 Inch wheel ADAPTORS on my factory 20's. I also drive off road quite a bit. I also tow quite a bit. And I also have my truck at the local 1/4 mile quite a bit. I never ever had a problem.
Some people like to really argue with wheel spacers and adaptors. But I used them for 20,000 miles and never had a problem. I recently went up to a 36x13 r 20 on my leveled F-150 and the 2 inch wheel adptors wouldnt rit because the tires rubbed to bad.
I did go with 1/4 inch wheel spacers to clear the upper control arm. I have my 2 inch wheel adaptors sitting in the back seat of my truck if your interested in them. Here's a couple pics.
This is with my truck leveled with the 2 inch wheel adaptors and 33x12.50 r20's
Heres the adaptors
Heres the new tires
Some people like to really argue with wheel spacers and adaptors. But I used them for 20,000 miles and never had a problem. I recently went up to a 36x13 r 20 on my leveled F-150 and the 2 inch wheel adptors wouldnt rit because the tires rubbed to bad.
I did go with 1/4 inch wheel spacers to clear the upper control arm. I have my 2 inch wheel adaptors sitting in the back seat of my truck if your interested in them. Here's a couple pics.
This is with my truck leveled with the 2 inch wheel adaptors and 33x12.50 r20's
Heres the adaptors
Heres the new tires
03-07-2012, 11:33 AM
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