Wheel spacer Questions ?

Witch · Apr 5, 2017

Looking for some insight on wheel spacers

I was looking at some wider fender flairs and wanted to push the tires out flush with them

Being I have new wheels I don't want to replace with appropriate offset

Once I have the new flairs on I will know exactly what I need, but looks like it will be 1.25" to 1.5"

What are the pros and cons and who makes a good quality spacer ?

here is one I was looking at , Any good ?

Supreme Suspension Wheel Spacers for 12-16 Ram 1500

Thanks

quietpeen · Apr 5, 2017

big con on the 1.25 is that you definitely will have to cut your studs. 1.5" spacer might only have to grind them down a little

Witch · Apr 5, 2017

Would I be better off going with a 1.75" or 2"

nateinva · Apr 5, 2017

That brand is fine, running them myself. Several threads discussing these.

I did 1.5" and running stock 20" chrome clad wheels. If I was doing it over I would've done 1.75" or 2".

I didn't have to trim anything but the studs do extend past the spacer slightly. There's a recess in the factory wheels so it isn't an issue.

Witch · Apr 5, 2017

Hmmm....

Does not look like they make a 1.75" or 2" spacer

Do you know any other companies that may make that size ?

All I can seem to find is e-Bay specials with no branding ?

BogsRam14 · Apr 5, 2017

Bora have 1.75 and 2. I have 1 1/2". They make them when you place order really good quality.

quietpeen · Apr 5, 2017

2" would really stick out far since you already have wheels that do stick out. Definitely get spacers that are hubcentric then get hubcentric rings for your wheels if you don't already have them.

Witch · Apr 5, 2017

hubcentric rings for your wheels ?

what are these ? can you hook me up with a link

I though you just bolt them on and mount your wheels on the spacer studs ?

quietpeen · Apr 5, 2017

I cant give you a specific link because you need rings that match the bore of your aftermarket wheels and the bore on the truck. I got them from www.customwheeloffsets.com

You can also get bora wheels spacers from them too.

Witch · Apr 5, 2017

Thank you

EagleChief · Apr 5, 2017

Curious question about this... why do some people use wider spacers on the rear compared to the front? I would think you'd want the same size front/back... unless your wheels/tires are different between the two. Then, I guess you'd have to space them separately to retain the same outer dimensions.

I haven't ever really looked into the spacer situation, 'cause I never thought I'd use them. But, it's about time to get new tires and I'll be upgrading to bigger A/T tires (still on stock tires now). Convinced the wife that the OEM flares look good on the truck, so that got me thinking about widening the stance a bit to go along with the flares. I'm just not sure how wide I'll need/want to go if I eventually get the flares. I know I'll need to do the tires first, then see what that looks like. Then either get the spacers (due to possible rubbing), or flares to finish out the look.

quietpeen · Apr 5, 2017

i have read that the maxtrac lift for 2wd trucks pushes the front wheels out some, so for that I could see bigger spacers in the rear than the front

Witch · Apr 5, 2017

I don't know why you would want different widths ?

chrisp2493 · Apr 5, 2017

I just ordered boras for my truck. Alittle pricey but I'll rest easy knowing it's high quality American made

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Tpearson515 · Apr 5, 2017

Witch said:
Looking for some insight on wheel spacers

I was looking at some wider fender flairs and wanted to push the tires out flush with them

Being I have new wheels I don't want to replace with appropriate offset

Once I have the new flairs on I will know exactly what I need, but looks like it will be 1.25" to 1.5"

What are the pros and cons and who makes a good quality spacer ?

here is one I was looking at , Any good ?

Supreme Suspension Wheel Spacers for 12-16 Ram 1500

Thanks

I just bought a set of Supreme Suspension 1.5 spacers, couldn't be happier, I have a 2015 ram 1500. Really easy to install I didn't have to trim the studs, I've have them on for about a month now with no issues, I don't have fender flares yet

Witch · Apr 24, 2017

Has anyone used these spacers ? No name on them but they seems to have a solid spec

Hub centric, Aerospace 6061 T6 Forged Aluminum
After doing some research that is the same grade Aluminum Bora is using on theirs

https://www.amazon.com/2012-2017-5x...sr=1-33&keywords=wheel+spacers+dodge+ram+1500

JIMBOX · Apr 24, 2017

I also used 1.5" spacers that probably should have been 1.75", but

It's early in the game-

I got mine from "Wheeladaptersusa" and they're hub centric/T-6061 and cost $147-free shipping--

That could be different now, It's been a couple months since I boughtem-

I have some 2" adapters for sale, but they're for earlier Rams

Good luck

:crazy:

JIMBO

ramittome · Apr 24, 2017

EagleChief said:
Curious question about this... why do some people use wider spacers on the rear compared to the front? I would think you'd want the same size front/back... unless your wheels/tires are different between the two. Then, I guess you'd have to space them separately to retain the same outer dimensions.

I haven't ever really looked into the spacer situation, 'cause I never thought I'd use them. But, it's about time to get new tires and I'll be upgrading to bigger A/T tires (still on stock tires now). Convinced the wife that the OEM flares look good on the truck, so that got me thinking about widening the stance a bit to go along with the flares. I'm just not sure how wide I'll need/want to go if I eventually get the flares. I know I'll need to do the tires first, then see what that looks like. Then either get the spacers (due to possible rubbing), or flares to finish out the look.

I was running the Maxtrac lift on my truck. The fronts after installed was 1" farther out than the rears. So with that, I went with a 1" spacer up front and a 2" spacer in the rear, and that put my wheels completely even with each other after alignment.

Still trying to sell my two 1" and two 2" spacers as I took the lift off.

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