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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Wheel Spacers?

I recently put new rims and tires on my 95 Bronco and it doesnt look as aggressive as I'd like it to. Will wheel spacers pop the rims out a little more or are those for something different?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Wheel spacers are a bad idea...period. They allow increased shear pressure on the wheel studs effectively creating a condition that could cause them to fail prematurely. If you want the tires to sit further out from under the truck, get a set of wheels with shallower backspacing. Just keep in mind that the further out you push the tires the more likely you are to get rub against the fender and/or front bumper.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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i second what greystreak says. As well the shallower back space will put more strain on the spindles as the center of the wheel/tire is sitting out further.
 
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