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Eagle Wheels What Size Spacer Do I Need?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by bwilliamson, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. Mar 16, 2010 at 8:41 PM
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    I have a set of Eagle Wheels Series 136 they are 15x10. If I measured correctly the backspace is 3.75 inches. By my figurin I think I need a 1.25 inch wheel spacer. Is this right? Has anyone ever bought any wheel spacers off ebay? I have found a complete set of 4 for $119 with free shipping. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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  2. Mar 17, 2010 at 12:30 AM
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    One other thing I read somewhere (dont know exactly where) that with the 1.25 wheel spacers i would have to grind down the factory studs. If so how would i go about doing that and is it even advisable?
     
  3. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:04 AM
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    We need more information about the truck that they are going on and the tires you plan on running to provide you with the correct answer.
     
  4. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:07 AM
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    where can i get 6 inch and 3 inch spacers? for 6 in the front and 3 in the back?
     
  5. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:48 AM
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    Opps sorry about that it a 2002 Taco Ext Cab TRD Package. Will be putting a set of 31x10.5 on. Stock lift
     
  6. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:57 AM
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    That's a stock tire size for first gens. You don't need spacers.
     
  7. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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    My stocks are 16x7s i believe
     
  8. Mar 17, 2010 at 5:59 AM
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    How did you measure the BS?

    You should have measured it like this:
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  9. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:00 AM
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    I have on the 15x10 the bs is 3.75 i dont know what the bs is on the stock rims
     
  10. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:03 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Yes, I mean the 31-10.5 15 was a stock size on 95.5-00 tacos. It's the same (roughly) as a 265/70 16 and 265/75 16. There a minor height differences.
     
  11. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:04 AM
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    I have a 2002 though
     
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    The stocks were deeper I believe. You should be fine.
     
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    Same truck. They just went to metric sizes in 01
     
  14. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:05 AM
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    Please bare with me on this. Ive been up all night trying to figure this out. Must be rocket science
     
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    Why not 8" wide rims?
     
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    Well it looks like you just saved me a $100 now I need to find something else to buy :). Just out of curiousity what do you think about center cap? I dont have any for my rims and its gonna cost like 60 bucks for replacements
     
  17. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:08 AM
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    Got a hella deal on the 10s
     
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Personally, I despise center caps. :eek:
     
  19. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:09 AM
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    Im beginning to agree with you after seeing alot of the pics of others tacos think ill slap the rims on and see what they look like in real life :)
     
  20. Mar 17, 2010 at 6:10 AM
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    One last question can i use factory lug nuts or do i need to get different ones
     

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