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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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just got some 32s (32x11.5x15) for my truck and i have some frame rub from the tire being a inch wider. you guys who said it would fit, id like to know where you got that answer from...

anyway i need to get wheel spacers now, so i can pass inspection with no rub. right now it only rubs radiator support at close to full turn. im thinking a 1 to 1 1/2 space should be sufficient. i just need a place where the spacers are reliable and not cheap crap. something that i wont be replacing soon. any help is much appreciated, but as i said this is urgent because i need a tag by 3/22. i will post pics if needed.

 

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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I heard of a trick to limit steering slightly so that it doesnt rub and passes inspection. Idk how but might be useful for that. I dont understand why inspection checks that anyway, do you know?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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new clue, but kinda ticks me off about the false info i was given.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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use the information you get on the internet at your own discretion.

i though 31's will fit, and 32 with minor rub.
 

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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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found these ones, they look like my best bet to go with. any opinions?

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada...6450-6450d.htm
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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My stock 31's rubbed my frame and thats what it came with from the factory. It all depends how aggressive the tires are. I would just tell the inspector that you ordered rims with different back spacing but they have been on back order for 2 weeks. My 32's rub and I know that no one said that you werent gonna rub anywhere You might of read something wrong like wont rub fender or bumper but under full lock you will rub the frame some.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Spacers aren't really a good solution. They will only push the tire out, and give you a rub on your bumper and inside of the fender.

Also, pending who does your PA inspection, they might fail it due to the spacers. Double edge sword...Unless they said they were ok (I'm not familiar with the 'legality' of them).

dates are only important if they pull you over
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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i have plently of room body wise just the dang frame.

and im thinking a actual spacer would be better, then a adaptor. since id have to end up chopping up my stock studs, which i dont want to do.

i cant find any spacers just the adaptors. and yeah not a bad idea dodgeramguy.

the truck sure sits high now. id really like to know how that guy with the blue crew cab is running 35s!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian_
i have plently of room body wise just the dang frame.

and im thinking a actual spacer would be better, then a adaptor. since id have to end up chopping up my stock studs, which i dont want to do.

i cant find any spacers just the adaptors. and yeah not a bad idea dodgeramguy.

the truck sure sits high now. id really like to know how that guy with the blue crew cab is running 35s!
He has like a 2 inch torsion key lift and like a 2 or 3 in body lift.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wheels-Spacer...item35a16e38b5

They're not hubcentric, but they'll do the job. Unless you're consistently hitting 160mph+ or beating your truck like you don't need it, they'll do the trick.
 
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