Opinions on Wheel Adapters.
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Opinions on Wheel Adapters.
So I ran into an issue, it’s a long story that I won’t get into. What’s done is done but what is everyone’s opinion on wheel adapters for the ones who have used them. I ended up putting on Chevy wheels on the Dodge yesterday. I heard from someone that they eventually start to loose up.
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Yeah, you apparently painted yourself into a corner, not a good idea at all. There are plenty of wheels that fit the stock bolt pattern to not have to bother with spacers. I'd be actively looking to get rid of any wheels needing spacers. A buddy had them on his old CJ Jeep. One came off while he was driving. He ended up with the Jeep on it's side, with his wife and two kids in it (fortunately all unhurt). My stock R/T wheels are still holding the truck up fine, for 18 years now.
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Yeah, you apparently painted yourself into a corner, not a good idea at all. There are plenty of wheels that fit the stock bolt pattern to not have to bother with spacers. I'd be actively looking to get rid of any wheels needing spacers. A buddy had them on his old CJ Jeep. One came off while he was driving. He ended up with the Jeep on it's side, with his wife and two kids in it (fortunately all unhurt). My stock R/T wheels are still holding the truck up fine, for 18 years now.
Dang. My problem is I can’t find any 6x4.5 wheels in 17” without spending an arm and leg for a set
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What do you consider 'an arm and a leg'? I can find sets of four for under 500 bucks..... Still, to me, that's a large pile of money for wheels.
I won't use spacers. They simply add another layer of possible failure to the driveline, and if/when they do fail, the results are never pleasant.
I won't use spacers. They simply add another layer of possible failure to the driveline, and if/when they do fail, the results are never pleasant.
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What do you consider 'an arm and a leg'? I can find sets of four for under 500 bucks..... Still, to me, that's a large pile of money for wheels.
I won't use spacers. They simply add another layer of possible failure to the driveline, and if/when they do fail, the results are never pleasant.
I won't use spacers. They simply add another layer of possible failure to the driveline, and if/when they do fail, the results are never pleasant.
The cheapest I could find a set of 6x4.5 in 17” was $90 a piece.
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Yeah, that's about right. Wheels have gotten more expensive lately.... Even plain jane steel wheels.....
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I'd hardly call $90 a piece an arm and a leg, that's pretty cheap. I got a set of refinished 17" R/T wheels for under $500. They're made to fit the truck and since they're a factory wheel they had to conform to some kind of safety standards, unlike aftermarket wheels and spacers.
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I'd hardly call $90 a piece an arm and a leg, that's pretty cheap. I got a set of refinished 17" R/T wheels for under $500. They're made to fit the truck and since they're a factory wheel they had to conform to some kind of safety standards, unlike aftermarket wheels and spacers.
I just get to spend a grand on tires....... such fun.
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Spacers are fine as long as they are installed properly. I have had 2" spacers on my 7,500 lb F250 for 2 years and they haven't given me any problems. 95% of failures from wheel spacers are cause by improper installation or using the wrong spacers for the application. Use locktight on the inner light nuts, torque them properly and you shouldn't have any trouble.