Wheel Spacers: how wide should I get them?
Wheel Spacers: how wide should I get them?
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I'm the same way...
No wheel spacers... They can be a huge liability.
The best way to achieve that offset are new wheels...
What exactly are you looking to achieve?
No wheel spacers... They can be a huge liability.
The best way to achieve that offset are new wheels...
What exactly are you looking to achieve?
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I have a set of Spidertax 1 1/4" wheel spacers on my XJ. If you're going to buy a set, spend the money and get the best ones out there.
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I had never seen those quality spacers before... I may have to rethink my answer...
It still places an enormous amount of pressure on the wheel studs though! Don't you have to run very short studs on the axle side?
It still places an enormous amount of pressure on the wheel studs though! Don't you have to run very short studs on the axle side?
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BTW, these don't put any more pressure on the wheel studs, they are hub centered. Unlike most aftermarket wheels.
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And that is why they are a properly engineered, quality product... Nice find!
Much better then the typical cheap 'auto
universal fits all junk'!!!
Much better then the typical cheap 'auto
universal fits all junk'!!!
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And that is why they are a properly engineered, quality product... Nice find!
Much better then the typical cheap 'auto
Absolutely right CJ. I can't take much credit for the find though, the first time I had heard of them was on extreme4x4 one Saturday morning.
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But - If the wheel is offset or the hub? Isn't the same thing accomplished... The center of the wheel is still the same distance from the hub -
One offset by a spacer and one offset by the backspacing...
Devil advocate here!
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I don't think so. The center of mass is still bolted in a more direct line with the bearing surface, and not moved out like a fulcrum. I doubt I'm splainin that very well...
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This is one arguement, that I'm staying out of, exspecially with the engineer 
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???
LOLThis is one arguement, that I'm staying out of, exspecially with the engineer
I fail to see the difference...
1) Offset mechanically via a wheel spacer...
1) Offset via a extruded wheel.
Both accomplish the same goal - the center of wheel as measures the same distance from the spindle bearing...
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???
LOL
I fail to see the difference...
1) Offset mechanically via a wheel spacer...
1) Offset via a extruded wheel.
Both accomplish the same goal - the center of wheel as measures the same distance from the spindle bearing...
Now I see the problem. You're educated far beyond your intelligence!
No wonder you cn't get those blades finished!!! You want me to come down there and fix them for you?
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It's time for a sketch...
You know I'm correct... You just cannot allow your self to believe it!!!
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I had a truck with wheels that stuck way out once. Ate wheelbearings for breakfast. I have to agree with CJ on this one.