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Old May 2, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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Okay so before everyone starts going back and forth, i know this is a touchy topic. But, I have a leveling kit on my '02 SCREW and am putting fender flares on this weekend. I am looking for some wheel spacers or other options that wont kill my bank account to give my truck a more of an aggressive stance. Just curious what the sizes would look like on my truck
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Old May 2, 2016 | 02:35 PM
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Rims with less backspacing
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Old May 2, 2016 | 02:54 PM
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The studs are 1.75" in length. Any spacers under 2" will require you to cut your studs so that they don't dig into the back of your rims.

Make sure to buy a hubcentric set of spacers. This means that there is a lip around the hub for the rim to sit on, keeping it centered easier. Without this lip, it becomes easy for the wheel to slip off center and cause some pretty wicked vibrations.

I've had a set of 2" on my truck for two years with no problems.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthony Kadzban
The studs are 1.75" in length. Any spacers under 2" will require you to cut your studs so that they don't dig into the back of your rims.

Make sure to buy a hubcentric set of spacers. This means that there is a lip around the hub for the rim to sit on, keeping it centered easier. Without this lip, it becomes easy for the wheel to slip off center and cause some pretty wicked vibrations.

I've had a set of 2" on my truck for two years with no problems.
What years is your truck? Would you mind posting some pictures?
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Old May 2, 2016 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthony Kadzban
The studs are 1.75" in length. Any spacers under 2" will require you to cut your studs so that they don't dig into the back of your rims. Make sure to buy a hubcentric set of spacers. This means that there is a lip around the hub for the rim to sit on, keeping it centered easier. Without this lip, it becomes easy for the wheel to slip off center and cause some pretty wicked vibrations. I've had a set of 2" on my truck for two years with no problems.
1.75" spacers wont

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Old May 2, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rjiacobucci3
What years is your truck? Would you mind posting some pictures?
2001 with 2" spacers. No aftermarket lift. 265/70/R17 Goodyear Duratracs.


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Old May 2, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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As long as theyre hubcentric spacers I dont see them being a problem. Yeah theyll put a little more stress on things but then so would a set of wheels with less offset. Ideally Id get wheels with the proper offset for what youre wanting but I understand spacers are a whole lot friendlier to your budget than a new set of wheels.
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Just buck up and get the right wheels so you don't have to worry about it and you're not a safety hazard.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Anthony Kadzban
2001 with 2" spacers. No aftermarket lift. 265/70/R17 Goodyear Duratracs.


Man I don't guess I paid any attention to the back spacing on my new wheels lol just asked discount to order some that would fit lmao. Musta had some decent negative offset cause mine looks about like yours does "stance" wise.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Just buck up and get the right wheels so you don't have to worry about it and you're not a safety hazard.
I just wouldn't want to spend more than about $700 and I'm not sure what would look good on my truck
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