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Old 09-06-2010, 09:58 PM
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Im currently running a set of 17" wheels with a decent offset which puts my tires right where I like them. I can pick up a set of stock 20's with nice rubber fairly cheap locally. Im wondering if anyone has run the 1.5" billet adapters with factory wheels so I can see 1. How they look pushed out and 2. If it would work with the factory wheels. Idealy I would like new rims but its not in the budget right now. Truck doesnt see much offroad and its never harsh. If you have run/seen these adapters with factory 17/18 or 20's let me know how it worked out. The tires will be equivelant to 33x12.5. I dont want them rubbing the uca or sticking in the wheel wells 1/2 mile. My current tires are worn and the 17's just look to small.
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I do not have a picture but I do have them on my 07. I have the factory 20 inch rims and went ahead and put the spacers on for when I upgrade my tires. They will stick out a little but it gives the truck a little meaner look. There will be no issues even if you do take the truck off road. I have been out and about several times with no issues. They are very strong and when properly installed will create zero problems. I run them on my Trans Am as well. The hold up to cornering, burnouts and just about anything. I will try and get some pictures up but now with Tropical storm Hermine coming through , the rain does not look like it will stop for a day or so. I have a different set up than most on my truck being that I went with the 3" in the front (the angles look absolutely fine), new Pro Comp shocks up front and in the rear and I put the add a leaf for the rear. The truck sits about perfect for me and with new tires in the future will only look better. Let me know if you have any more questions.

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Originally Posted by pushnf8
Im currently running a set of 17" wheels with a decent offset which puts my tires right where I like them. I can pick up a set of stock 20's with nice rubber fairly cheap locally. Im wondering if anyone has run the 1.5" billet adapters with factory wheels so I can see 1. How they look pushed out and 2. If it would work with the factory wheels. Idealy I would like new rims but its not in the budget right now. Truck doesnt see much offroad and its never harsh. If you have run/seen these adapters with factory 17/18 or 20's let me know how it worked out. The tires will be equivelant to 33x12.5. I dont want them rubbing the uca or sticking in the wheel wells 1/2 mile. My current tires are worn and the 17's just look to small.
I'm runnin those exact spacers, just not on stock rims. I love them. I got them to get my 35x12.5 away from my UCA as well (had room, but not enough to even slip my pinky past). I think there are pics in my album on how it looks, I can get an exact pic of the spacer if you'd like as well, through the rim, just let me know. I agree w/ the previous poster when sayin then installed right, they are no worries. I did have to grind down my rear factory lug studs 1/4" as the backside of my rim touched them and had to be grounded flat w/ the face of the spacer (very easy to do).
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I do not have a picture but I do have them on my 07. I have the factory 20 inch rims and went ahead and put the spacers on for when I upgrade my tires. They will stick out a little but it gives the truck a little meaner look. There will be no issues even if you do take the truck off road. I have been out and about several times with no issues. They are very strong and when properly installed will create zero problems. I run them on my Trans Am as well. The hold up to cornering, burnouts and just about anything. I will try and get some pictures up but now with Tropical storm Hermine coming through , the rain does not look like it will stop for a day or so. I have a different set up than most on my truck being that I went with the 3" in the front (the angles look absolutely fine), new Pro Comp shocks up front and in the rear and I put the add a leaf for the rear. The truck sits about perfect for me and with new tires in the future will only look better. Let me know if you have any more questions.

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I would be very interested in seeing some pics. Im only going to go with the 1.5" spacers but would like to see your setup.
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I do not have a picture but I do have them on my 07. I have the factory 20 inch rims and went ahead and put the spacers on for when I upgrade my tires. They will stick out a little but it gives the truck a little meaner look. There will be no issues even if you do take the truck off road. I have been out and about several times with no issues. They are very strong and when properly installed will create zero problems. I run them on my Trans Am as well. The hold up to cornering, burnouts and just about anything. I will try and get some pictures up but now with Tropical storm Hermine coming through , the rain does not look like it will stop for a day or so. I have a different set up than most on my truck being that I went with the 3" in the front (the angles look absolutely fine), new Pro Comp shocks up front and in the rear and I put the add a leaf for the rear. The truck sits about perfect for me and with new tires in the future will only look better. Let me know if you have any more questions.

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Any chance you got some pics yet?
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Here are a couple of pictures. Not sure if you can really see the spacer in the wheel shot. I will addd couple of more. (hopefully these show up)

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Couple of more shots. They are not the best but may work for you. If I can get out today on some level ground I will take a few more. I am on crazy sloped driveway. Let me know.

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The pics are great. Looks like the spacers put the wheels right at the outer wheel well/lip. You said they are the 1.5" billet adapters correct?
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That is correct. 1.5" and I did not have to do any trimming of the studs to make them flush.

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I know..I know old thread. I finally got around to putting on some stock 20's. When I talked to you last you had no issues with your adapters and had good pics. Before I go buying some I wanted to see if your still running them? Any problems yet?



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