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Old 03-18-2007, 04:40 AM
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id like for my wheels to set out a little.would adding spacer be ok,ive heard ppl say u have to keep check on tighten the lugs,an then some say its hard to get the lug nut on with the spacer,any thoughts
 
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IF you are seriously going to go with a spacer, replace your lug studs to compensate. I had recently talked with a friend at a tireshop and he was telling me the studs end up being too short and your nuts dont stay on properly resulting in a possible lost wheel driving down the road. in the end it isnt as costly as buying a whole new set of rims.

beware, some police may stop you for the wheels protruding from the truck.. and you'll end up having to buy fenderflares to comply with the MVA.



 
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soit is true about the tire coming off because of the shortness of the stub,thanks for the heads up
 
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The only size wheel spacer you can use on the stockstuds is 1/4..I tryed a set of 1/2 and the studs were to short.I went with a set of bolt on spacers and have had no problem
 
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Big time safety hazard alert. The wheel locates on the raised portion of the hub, use a spacer and the studs end up taking the full brunt of shear forces. The least problem will vibration because the wheel isn't concentric to the axle center line. Also the wheel bearings are stressed.
 
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i believe ill just pass on the spacers
 
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yeah, you can usually find some decent rims with the offset you want.

im picking up a set of these, they have an offset which will end up having my tires stick out ~1.5"

 
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I'll never run them, but thats just me. It puts alot more strain on the studs and lugs.
 
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Good question from what I see I will never get any myself I was considering too but after reading this nope not me.
 
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yeah, you can usually find some decent rims with the offset you want.

im picking up a set of these, they have an offset which will end up having my tires stick out ~1.5"


DAGGUM those look good. what brand is that? and how much are they gonna run you? ive always thought black rims would look good on my truck i just cant afford anything right now haha.
 



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