Need wheel advice
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Need wheel advice
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PCW-52-7983/
I used to run these with 31x10.5 tires and 1/4in washer spacers to clear the calipers. This caused some bad highway shaking. I have since sold them, as they were showing their age. I'm thinking about getting a new set and running them with 275/70 or 285/70/17. But instead running the wabfab 1in bolt on spacer. Im not too worried about the UCA clearance due to the use of a spacer. Anyone have experience with these spacers? Do the wheels stick out far? Opinions?
Another option for me would be the 17" sequoia rims running the same tire. Just having a hard time finding a set on craigslist or any other trusted websites. (Did he just put craigslist and trusted in the same sentence? YES) Where to find them...?
Thanks for the help, feel free to post any and all suggestions
I used to run these with 31x10.5 tires and 1/4in washer spacers to clear the calipers. This caused some bad highway shaking. I have since sold them, as they were showing their age. I'm thinking about getting a new set and running them with 275/70 or 285/70/17. But instead running the wabfab 1in bolt on spacer. Im not too worried about the UCA clearance due to the use of a spacer. Anyone have experience with these spacers? Do the wheels stick out far? Opinions?
Another option for me would be the 17" sequoia rims running the same tire. Just having a hard time finding a set on craigslist or any other trusted websites. (Did he just put craigslist and trusted in the same sentence? YES) Where to find them...?
Thanks for the help, feel free to post any and all suggestions
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Don't run a wheel that requires a spacer. Pretty easy decision as I see it.
I have had those wheels before and after dealing with a shake that progresively became worse, I found three of the wheels to be out of round. The manufacturer said my readings were "in spec" and that they should balance out, but noone could EVER get them to balance. I turned them into tool stands.
I have had those wheels before and after dealing with a shake that progresively became worse, I found three of the wheels to be out of round. The manufacturer said my readings were "in spec" and that they should balance out, but noone could EVER get them to balance. I turned them into tool stands.
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Wheel spacers are perfectly safe and work well. Sold hundreds of them and used them on personal vehicles dozens of times. Got some on my 95 4Runner 3.4 swap now as the 2WD hub cover wouldn't clear the center caps so put on a pair of 1.5" wheel spacers and all is well. I got a set of new Taco wheels and tires for $150 with less than 1k miles on them so wheel spacers were a much cheaper option. Plus I like the rims.
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Those wheels came out real nice on your 95. Ill have to keep an eye out for a set. So I can trust a properly installed spacer. Maybe the Cragar rims are poor quality. What kind of terrain did your wheels see Yodaforce? All highway or some offroad?
edit: I also like the idea of how you sell the 1in spacer that's bolt on over the washer spacers I used to run.
edit: I also like the idea of how you sell the 1in spacer that's bolt on over the washer spacers I used to run.
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My wheels saw only light offroad. I had 31's and never really hit them hard on anything.
I have only ever used "spacers" in conjunction with longer studs. It made me feel better about thread count
I use wheel "adapters" to either swap to a diff bolt pattern or for clearance issues. I.E: I have an '02 Porsche I'm building and after building a wide body kit AND getting the rear wheels (19x13 Asanti with 355/25 Perellis) I determined I needed some more space behind the wheel between it and the suspension, and to get the wheel flush with the new quarters. I'm using a 2" billet adapter that bolts onto the car using the factory studs/bolts, and then attaching the wheel to a new set of studs in the adapter (instead of bolts).
Be aware of cheap adapters. Poor quality means the risk of cracking or breaking, especially when it is used off road.
I have only ever used "spacers" in conjunction with longer studs. It made me feel better about thread count
I use wheel "adapters" to either swap to a diff bolt pattern or for clearance issues. I.E: I have an '02 Porsche I'm building and after building a wide body kit AND getting the rear wheels (19x13 Asanti with 355/25 Perellis) I determined I needed some more space behind the wheel between it and the suspension, and to get the wheel flush with the new quarters. I'm using a 2" billet adapter that bolts onto the car using the factory studs/bolts, and then attaching the wheel to a new set of studs in the adapter (instead of bolts).
Be aware of cheap adapters. Poor quality means the risk of cracking or breaking, especially when it is used off road.
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My wheels saw only light offroad. I had 31's and never really hit them hard on anything.
I have only ever used "spacers" in conjunction with longer studs. It made me feel better about thread count
I use wheel "adapters" to either swap to a diff bolt pattern or for clearance issues. I.E: I have an '02 Porsche I'm building and after building a wide body kit AND getting the rear wheels (19x13 Asanti with 355/25 Perellis) I determined I needed some more space behind the wheel between it and the suspension, and to get the wheel flush with the new quarters. I'm using a 2" billet adapter that bolts onto the car using the factory studs/bolts, and then attaching the wheel to a new set of studs in the adapter (instead of bolts).
Be aware of cheap adapters. Poor quality means the risk of cracking or breaking, especially when it is used off road.
I have only ever used "spacers" in conjunction with longer studs. It made me feel better about thread count
I use wheel "adapters" to either swap to a diff bolt pattern or for clearance issues. I.E: I have an '02 Porsche I'm building and after building a wide body kit AND getting the rear wheels (19x13 Asanti with 355/25 Perellis) I determined I needed some more space behind the wheel between it and the suspension, and to get the wheel flush with the new quarters. I'm using a 2" billet adapter that bolts onto the car using the factory studs/bolts, and then attaching the wheel to a new set of studs in the adapter (instead of bolts).
Be aware of cheap adapters. Poor quality means the risk of cracking or breaking, especially when it is used off road.
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i have the cragier soft 8's i have had them for 4 years but i have the baja claws on there so not relly to worried about or mabee i just cant feel any vib from them!
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