Wheel Spacers for fitment
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Wheel Spacers for fitment
So from the countless post I found in my searching I see that the majority dont like spcaers/adapters for widening a stance. however, I didnt see any post really reguarding smaller spacers just to do away with control arm rubbing. I am about to try some 35x12.50 I have in my garage on my stock rims and I am concerned that the new tires will rub to much on the control arm, so I was trying to consider options. I dont have the funds right now for wheels however it is something i hope to do after these used tires I picked up wear out.(about a year) There shouldnt any reason why I can go ahead and pick up these 1/4in or 1/2 in spacers for my truck to make sure they fit without problem, right?
Looks like they are just a giant washer that fits between the wheel and hub. thoughts? I would think they are small enough to not cause the problems people mention with the 1.5 and 2" versions.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/6_Lug_Wheel_Spacers_s/59.htm
Looks like they are just a giant washer that fits between the wheel and hub. thoughts? I would think they are small enough to not cause the problems people mention with the 1.5 and 2" versions.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/6_Lug_Wheel_Spacers_s/59.htm
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Wheel spacers are a bad idea no matter how small... One more part to fail... But the critical issue is your outer wheel bearings. This will put an huge load on the bearings and axles.. Its basic physics the wheel bearings are more designed for vertical-type loads, the farther out you place your wheels, the more angular the load is going to be. To better understand the principles applied here try this, hold your forearm, wrist and hand straight. Now try and push your hand upward at the base of your palm. Next try and push your hand upward at the base of your fingers its a lot easier. Its not an exact analogy but you get the idea of changes of load in the front drivetrain.
Its hard to say how much life it will take off your bearings it depends on how far out they stick, how bad the roads are and the miles you drive. But I think we can all agree that the larger spacer you run it will be directly related to added stress on the front drivetrain.
Its hard to say how much life it will take off your bearings it depends on how far out they stick, how bad the roads are and the miles you drive. But I think we can all agree that the larger spacer you run it will be directly related to added stress on the front drivetrain.
Last edited by 2010FX4F150GILROY; May 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM.
LOL...a giant washer...problem is they can come lose if your don't check them all the time and add strain to your wheel hub...with your big tires mounted to them you could loose a wheel.