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Old 07-24-2020, 06:05 PM
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I have a 2002 Dodge ram 2500 that i am looking to put some wheel spacers on. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands of wheel spacers?
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Probably not what you want to hear, but personally wheel spacers are a no no.
I’d go for rims with a different offset before considering spacers.
 
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Probably not what you want to hear, but personally wheel spacers are a no no.
I’d go for rims with a different offset before considering spacers.
I agree here I won't even install them in my offroad shop. If you have to stick to 1" or less spacers
 
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Let me third the opinion that wheel spacers are a bad idea. Changes steering geometry, puts side loads on the bearings they weren't designed for, and a selection of other ungood things. Spacers are just a bad idea.
 
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After reading these I’m glad I decided not to put them on! This leads me to my next question of does anyone know how to avoid 33s from rubbing?
 
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After reading these I’m glad I decided not to put them on! This leads me to my next question of does anyone know how to avoid 33s from rubbing?
If it's rubbing on the plastic fender liner, use a heat gun and remold it?
 
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