Wheel Spacers?
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Wheel Spacers?
Hey, i own a 04 dodge ram 1500 4x4quad cab. I recently bought some new rims and was told i wouldnt be able to get the ones with the wider offset (Said they would rub on my fenders).
After installing my new rims and tires i could have definately had them out further, and now they sit a fair bit inside my fender flares and look kinda stupid. I want to space them out so they're sitting at least even with my fenders. So i've thought aboutabout installing some 1.5-2" wheel spacers.
I've heard some bad things about them, and some people say there's nothing wrong with em. Any input on these would be appreciated.
Also, in the process of finding a leveling kit as well, can someone point me in the direction of a good affordable kit (2-3") that works with factory suspension? Thanks!
After installing my new rims and tires i could have definately had them out further, and now they sit a fair bit inside my fender flares and look kinda stupid. I want to space them out so they're sitting at least even with my fenders. So i've thought aboutabout installing some 1.5-2" wheel spacers.
I've heard some bad things about them, and some people say there's nothing wrong with em. Any input on these would be appreciated.
Also, in the process of finding a leveling kit as well, can someone point me in the direction of a good affordable kit (2-3") that works with factory suspension? Thanks!
Last edited by Logik287; Mar 14, 2012 at 10:45 PM.
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Lots of guys run spacers with no problem, I wouldn't and know people who have had them fail.
Wider offset? OK, I've never heard that term, usually it's referred to as negative, neutral or positive offset. The more negative the offset, the more it throws the tire out from the hub.
I dunno who would tell you that pushing the wheels out would cause fitment issues, 99% of the time the opposite is what causes a tire to rub. I'd make whoever told you that line of crap take the wheels back and get the proper wheel for your application.
Stay at 2" on the level kit, more causes problems or better yet just crank the bolts for 2" of lift in the front, it's free. You'll want shocks and need an alignment in either case...
Wider offset? OK, I've never heard that term, usually it's referred to as negative, neutral or positive offset. The more negative the offset, the more it throws the tire out from the hub.
I dunno who would tell you that pushing the wheels out would cause fitment issues, 99% of the time the opposite is what causes a tire to rub. I'd make whoever told you that line of crap take the wheels back and get the proper wheel for your application.
Stay at 2" on the level kit, more causes problems or better yet just crank the bolts for 2" of lift in the front, it's free. You'll want shocks and need an alignment in either case...
