should I? or should I not do wheels spacers????

[99Yotarunner]

Hey guys im trying to figure out if i should do 1.25 wheeel spacers or not to widen out my stance on my rig, my wheels are dished -12 mm but im looking to maybe get it a lil wider.....what you guys think?????

 

[rdgt4r]

You can get them for two reasons; to clear suspension hardware or for looks. If your not rubbing on your UCA's or the like I wouldnt bother with spacers.

 

[99Yotarunner]

I dont rub at all anywhere, have plenty of room betweem uca's just think it looks lil narrow, just getting opions....

 

[manhunter]

I did the 1.5 spacers, mainly for the looks. You will most likely have some rubbing on the front fenders when you turn your wheel, unless you have a body lift. I had some, did some trimming, but now have the body lift, so rubbing is no issue.

 

[rdgt4r]

From your pictures you truck looks like it sits awesome, and flush. eh?

 

[Mr. Leary]

I tried some on mine for the purposes of widening my stance. I experienced vibration on the highway, and from the research I have done, that is common, and the gains would seem to be minimal as far as function. Looks, well... your opinion. I ditched the spacers in short order and went to some different rims with a large enough offset to widen the stance and provide clearance for '06 Tundra brakes.

 

[99Yotarunner]

yeah i have plenty or room, hey manhunter you have any piucs of yours from the front so i can have a idea how much they stick out?? i have offset 8 inch wide wheels just looking to see what it would look like a lil wider.....thanks :lookout:

 

[rdgt4r]

Keep in mind that a spacer over .5-1" adds a significantly increased amount of stress on the front wheel bearings.

 

[p nut]

Not to mention the added maintenance and general safety issues that come with wheel spacers.