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Old 04-20-2010, 07:33 PM
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If you opt for spacers instead of new wheels MAKE SURE THEY ARE HUB CENTRIC! I've seen a few break the studs that weren't...
 
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yea i def got the hubcentric ones, i dont think there is any bad effects if they are hub centric are there?
 
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Old 04-20-2010, 08:05 PM
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The only draw back is needing to re torque the spacers. I did mine at 100 miles, 1000 miles and again at 5000 miles, and they did not budge anytime. Now I will every 5000 when I rotate tires. otherwise I see no ill affects! You will get mixed reviews from people, some have no faith in them, and that is fine. It is personal preference and opinions are like butt holes, everyones got one!!!

BUT I have had zero issue, and you can see the videos of the stuff I put my truck through!
 
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Hahaha yeah, i have checked mine twice in the past 2k miles, and they didnt even budge, but if u think about it if they loosened up they will only loosin up till they hit the back of ur rim, so at least ur tire wouldnt fall off hahaha
 
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it would break the studs off
 
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Old 04-20-2010, 08:23 PM
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thats true
 
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where did you guys get the hub centrics from. Are the reasonably priced? I'm assuming that they are significantly less than new rims....
 
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I bought mine from a member on here, but you should be able to get a set for about 150. so yes less than new wheels
 
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:55 PM
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are they necessary for the larger wheels or did you just add them for the bad *** stance.
 
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:59 PM
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You can tell I new at all this stuff, and I'll probably go with the hubs but if I were to get larger (deeper) rims would I still need the spacers or will the new rims space the wheel out away from the wheel well enough to avoid rubbing
 


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