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I wouldn't put spacers on unless it was the absolute last resort (for fitment/clearance issues only though, not looks). There probably safe (or else they wouldn't be produced/sold), just not my cup of tea.
i wouldn't be too afraid of narrow ones, say one inch wide.
but be aware that moving the tires out puts more stress on the bearings, and is often the blame for short bearing life. improper back spacing causes the same stresses.
Wheel spacers will put unnecessary stress on your hub assemblies wearing out your bearings prematurely. Just purchase rims with the offset you are trying to accomplish with the spacers.
if you dont offroad it, it wouldnt be as much of a problem
I don't know man, my thoughts are the bearing may last longer on a rig that just sees a trail once in a while as apposed to a daily driven truck that drives several thousand fast paced highway miles every few months.
Either way it doesn't matter. Its too much added stress for the already weak hub bearings that can't handle the riggers of the stock tire and wheel package.