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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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I know wheel spacers aren't the best idea. However its at that point where I need them and they will have to do. Wondering what is the best company to buy? Only need 2 for the rear. Not looking for cheap ones but also dont want to spend $200.
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jrwood83
I know wheel spacers aren't the best idea. However its at that point where I need them and they will have to do. Wondering what is the best company to buy? Only need 2 for the rear. Not looking for cheap ones but also dont want to spend $200.
They are fine if you take care of them. You will need to spend the money though. I recommend BORA or completely custom, a good rule of thumb is 250+ is quality as far as price. I have run every type and size spacer you can imagine. Currently am running 3" billet adapter on 22x14 wheels and 37" tires, needless to say I have ALOT more stress on them than most ever will. Just like regular maintained PLEASE make sure you torque and RETORQUE the spacer lugs to at least 110 ft lbs and you will be a-o-Kay. If you need some more reassurance check out the diesel community. Some of those guys pump out thousands of ft lbs of torque to the wheels and most of them will run spacers.
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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$200 is cheap, and my $1300 repair bill for a spacer falling off was not cheap. Get the right wheels.
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 04:51 PM
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Wheels arent the issue. I've got lift spindles and they push the front wheels out. Already had the wheels for awhile so cant return them. So cant get a bigger offset for the rear wheels.
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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I prefer safety over looks, but that's just me.
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jrwood83
Wheels arent the issue. I've got lift spindles and they push the front wheels out. Already had the wheels for awhile so cant return them. So cant get a bigger offset for the rear wheels.
for every 10,000 spacer users there's one person who didn't use them correctly.
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 10:14 PM
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And there's a lot of people who use wheel spacers.

At the end of the day, unless you have a good reason (such as front spacers on a dually), you should just buy the right wheels. The further you push the center of the wheel from the hub the more stress you put on those components (lugs, hubs, etc.) which means more components are now at an accelerated risk for failure.
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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 11:07 PM
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This will be a never ending debate.


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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mandingo32
This will be a never ending debate.

Pretty much, everyone has an opinion and everyone's opinion is wrong lol.
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
Pretty much, everyone has an opinion and everyone's opinion is wrong lol.

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