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new rims question

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Radred05, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. Mar 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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    Radred05

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    I am about to order a set of XD addicts and I currently have 285 70 17s with wheel spacers on the stock sport rims. Should I keep the wheel spacers or not with the new rims?


    New wheels specs: 17x9, 4.5" backspacing, -12mm offset
     
  2. Mar 21, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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    Get rid of spacers cause your new wheels will fit just right with those specs. ;)
     
  3. Mar 21, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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    I figured that was the case. I just like the look of the tire poking out a little further than normal
     
  4. Mar 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM
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    Keeping the spacers on with those new wheels will lead to a good deal of rubbing on the outer edge of the tire.
     
  5. Mar 21, 2013 at 11:11 AM
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    what if I have already trimmed alot of the front fender? Will it still rub?
     
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    I'm pretty sure it will. What size spacers do you have?
     
  7. Mar 21, 2013 at 12:03 PM
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    1.25" spidertrax. Im going to keep them at first and I guess we'll see what happens! :rolleyes:
     
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    With the new wheels you will already be sticking out the fenders about 1-1.5"s so I think with the spidertraxx that would be overkill IMO. I have 18x9"s with 4.5 BS and a -12MM offset and I love the stance it has right now.
     
  9. Mar 21, 2013 at 12:11 PM
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    I hear ya.. Its easier to take them off if I dont like them rather than taking them off, and then putting them back on to see what they would look like. Thanks for the help!
     
  10. Mar 21, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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    Oh yeah. TW Mebmer Zombie runner tried running 285's with a 3" lift, -12 offset, and spidertrax, and couldn't even turn out of his driveway :laugh:
     
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    Lol....thats pretty classic right there!! :p
     
  12. Mar 21, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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    :eek: maybe I need to reconsider!
     
  13. Mar 21, 2013 at 12:14 PM
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    Good idea! :thumbsup:
     
  14. Mar 21, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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    were they only rubbing on the front fender do you know?
     
  15. Mar 21, 2013 at 12:44 PM
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    Send him an PM and ask him. He's a good guy, his name is Kevin.

    TW name "Zombie Runner"
     

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