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Thoughts on wheel spacers
Posted on 8/26/15 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 8/26/15 at 1:14 pm
What are the OB's thoughts on wheel spacers? I like my factory wheels but the offset is just too much and my tires seem "tucked" in because of my fender flares. I thought about getting bigger tires but it seems that it wouldn't do much good. My tire size now is 275/55R20 which is a 31.91x10.83 and if I were to go to a 295/55R20 it would be a 32.78x11.61. That's only a difference of .87 and I'm assuming that I would only count .44 inches further out from the original.
Options are to sell the wheels I have now and get new ones or run a wheel spacer as I probably can't go wider on the tires than a 295 without rubbing.
If at all possible, I want to get 275/65R20 as those are prevalent and don't add too much width to ruin gas mileage.
A side question I have is if some people advise against wheel spacers as it creates too much strain on bearings and ball joins, is it not the same as getting a wheel with less offset?
Options are to sell the wheels I have now and get new ones or run a wheel spacer as I probably can't go wider on the tires than a 295 without rubbing.
If at all possible, I want to get 275/65R20 as those are prevalent and don't add too much width to ruin gas mileage.
A side question I have is if some people advise against wheel spacers as it creates too much strain on bearings and ball joins, is it not the same as getting a wheel with less offset?
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Posted on 8/26/15 at 1:38 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
You're gonna have to wash your truck
Posted on 8/26/15 at 1:40 pm to jimbeam
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You're gonna have to wash your truck
and level it?
Posted on 8/26/15 at 1:50 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
What truck?
Posted on 8/26/15 at 1:52 pm to Hammertime
Tundra crewmax
Posted on 8/26/15 at 2:01 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Gotcha. You can't cut and hammer?
Posted on 8/26/15 at 2:10 pm to Hammertime
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Gotcha. You can't cut and hammer?
If it is just the inside fender then I could but what about the upper control arm?
Posted on 8/26/15 at 2:38 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I wouldn't be cutting that. I would go with as small a spacer as possible if you must. Get some high quality ones.
The problem with spacers IIRC, is that it pushes the mounting surface further outward, putting more stress on stuff. With different offset wheels, they still mount on the same hub surface, and the stress is in the same spot as OEM. You also put the stress on the studs instead of the hub
The problem with spacers IIRC, is that it pushes the mounting surface further outward, putting more stress on stuff. With different offset wheels, they still mount on the same hub surface, and the stress is in the same spot as OEM. You also put the stress on the studs instead of the hub
This post was edited on 8/26/15 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 8/26/15 at 2:49 pm to Hammertime
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The problem with spacers IIRC, is that it pushes the mounting surface further outward, putting more stress on stuff. With different offset wheels, they still mount on the same hub surface, and the stress is in the same spot as OEM
Makes sense. I'll probably look into trimming before spacers then. Thanks.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 2:57 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I've read/heard that modern wheel spacers do not add the stress you are talking about. I don't know the specifics, but basically, they are better designed now than they were 20 years ago and should be just fine. Now if you are doing some major offroading, common sense just tells you to get a different wheel, you'd want everything more solid at your contact points, but if you are mainly keeping it on the road and occasionally going just getting it muddy, I think a wheel spacer is perfectly fine.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 2:58 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
Good spacers are also pretty expensive. Right around $300/pair. New set of rims are not far off that.
I always run stock rims though.
I always run stock rims though.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 3:05 pm to jimbeam
quote:Yep - I had a set of spidertrax on my jeep, it was nice to push the wheels out a little, but if you run any type of aggressive tire not only will you have to wash but you will also throw rocks down the side of your truck.
You're gonna have to wash your truck
Posted on 8/26/15 at 3:19 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I have 1.25" Spidertrax, for Toyotas that's the best brand to go with, I think the Tundra Spacers run $130 for a pair. The main drawback for me is a steering whee shake between 45-60mph, I'll probably need to have a road force balance done on my wheels. It does cause extra strain on your bearings but I haven't had any issues. Also, make sure to use red loctite and check the torque specs often.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 3:56 pm to KYINYOI
Just in case it ever happens, if you ever use loctite and something backs out even a small amount, pull the bolt out, clean it, and reapply
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