3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Wheels and Tire help???

Old Apr 20, 2010 | 07:33 PM
  #11  
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default

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...
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 07:42 PM
  #12  
hoss67's Avatar
hoss67
Record Breaker
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,060
Likes: 0
From: West Virginia
Default

yea i def got the hubcentric ones, i dont think there is any bad effects if they are hub centric are there?
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 08:05 PM
  #13  
SMKNRAM's Avatar
SMKNRAM
Champion
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,186
Likes: 2
From: Sylva, NC
Default

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!
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 08:08 PM
  #14  
hoss67's Avatar
hoss67
Record Breaker
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,060
Likes: 0
From: West Virginia
Default

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 08:16 PM
  #15  
SMKNRAM's Avatar
SMKNRAM
Champion
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,186
Likes: 2
From: Sylva, NC
Default

it would break the studs off
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 08:23 PM
  #16  
hoss67's Avatar
hoss67
Record Breaker
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,060
Likes: 0
From: West Virginia
Default

thats true
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:49 PM
  #17  
mikbimdre's Avatar
mikbimdre
Thread Starter
|
Rookie
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Default

where did you guys get the hub centrics from. Are the reasonably priced? I'm assuming that they are significantly less than new rims....
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:54 PM
  #18  
SMKNRAM's Avatar
SMKNRAM
Champion
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,186
Likes: 2
From: Sylva, NC
Default

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
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:55 PM
  #19  
mikbimdre's Avatar
mikbimdre
Thread Starter
|
Rookie
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Default

are they necessary for the larger wheels or did you just add them for the bad *** stance.
 
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:59 PM
  #20  
mikbimdre's Avatar
mikbimdre
Thread Starter
|
Rookie
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Philadelphia
Default

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
 
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:15 AM.