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From: Mississippi
i dont really do any wheeling, i do construction work but i dont really put my truck in the mud, and i dont want to spend 500 bucks right now on new wheels. any other suggestions would help, thanks.
CO River Rat
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The following is from one 'site that sells adapters/spacers:
"These products are offered for your convenience. We do not recommend use of spacers or adapters, and so the use of these products is your choice. Any problems resulting from their use are 100% customer's responsibility."
If you GOTTA go this route, buy steel rather than aluminum. I had aluminum adapters on my used-to-have '61 Stude pick-up to convert to Ford rims, and all 4 cracked.
Steve
"These products are offered for your convenience. We do not recommend use of spacers or adapters, and so the use of these products is your choice. Any problems resulting from their use are 100% customer's responsibility."
If you GOTTA go this route, buy steel rather than aluminum. I had aluminum adapters on my used-to-have '61 Stude pick-up to convert to Ford rims, and all 4 cracked.
Steve
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#include <standard.disclaimer>"standard.disclaimer"
You can use a set of big fender washers put on the studs -- just to make sure they are all of the same thickness, and you don't space your wheel out too much.</standard.disclaimer>
You can use a set of big fender washers put on the studs -- just to make sure they are all of the same thickness, and you don't space your wheel out too much.</standard.disclaimer>
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aurgathor -
No, that's the WORST thing you can do; the wheel won't mate flush with the hub.
Steve
No, that's the WORST thing you can do; the wheel won't mate flush with the hub.
Steve
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Originally Posted by Steina
aurgathor -
No, that's the WORST thing you can do; the wheel won't mate flush with the hub.
No, that's the WORST thing you can do; the wheel won't mate flush with the hub.
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one thing to also keep in mind that when you stick your tires out further with spacers, or use wheels with less back spacing is that you will be adding uneven pressure on wheel bearings, etc. i had a dodge with a wide stance from the wheels, and i went through a set of front wheel bearings every 12-16 months. just something to think about......