wheel spacers

**countryboy73703** · 07-23-2009, 01:26 PM

hey guys, just put on 2" lift, about to buy new tires and rims, prob. going to go with 285/75's Thinking about buying wheel spacers, not sure how thick yet possibly a 2" spacer, just wondering if this is something that I can get this off like ebay, or if I need to go with a profecional brand, both are made from t6061 and if there's any problems that it causes in the long run -thanks for the advice

**adampaul1964** · 07-23-2009, 03:30 PM

Why do you want wheel spacers? If it is to widen the stance you can achieve the same by getting a rim with the proper offset. Better to do that than put added strain on your wheel bearings. Also you have to worry about six more lugs per wheel staying tight.

**2COR517** · 07-23-2009, 09:36 PM

Moving the centerline of your tires outward increases strain on the wheel bearings. Doesn't matter if you you use wheel spacers or change your offset. Having said that, I would feel better with proper wheels than using spacers.

**Toolman** · 07-24-2009, 11:18 AM

Ditto here.. do not put wheel spacers on your truck. Even a 1" spacer can cause bearing problems. I've machined hundreds of wheel spacers for hot rods, even high HP rods but they are willing to pay me for my services. I just shake my head as they peel off Franklins. I've done a lot of rotor or carrier hole pattern changes as well but there's no spacer involved.

Bottom line as mentioned below, buy the proper wheel offset. You may have to choose a narrower rim so the offset isn't outward, but you'll be happier long term. I don't think a 285/75 will fit without trimming some plastic on just a 2" lift.