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Wheel spacers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gilly21, Nov 7, 2015.

  1. Nov 7, 2015 at 9:52 PM
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    Gilly21

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    Is anyone running wheel spacers on stock wheels yet? I like the stock wheels, just wished they stuck out of the wheel well a little more. Pictures are much appreciated. Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 8, 2015 at 10:10 AM
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    If you was to do spacers I would recommend hubcentric to eliminate vibration issues. http://www.motorsport-tech.com/ is a great source for spacers. They custom make them to match both your wheels and hubs.
     
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  3. Nov 8, 2015 at 12:25 PM
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    Why do you want wheels to stick out?

    20151108_113119.jpg
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    More pix plz
     
  5. Nov 8, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    I like the way it looks.
     
  6. Nov 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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    spidertrax 1.25 on my truck

    1655FC28-64E5-44F5-BD7C-FD6E26920E4A_40956ff7416dc0060afbff85bb2df092f4808135.jpg

    5E4C128C-7A19-44A5-83B2-370E23BAE864_8262f5b4b6969703a7acb66403f7a1a092e2b773.jpg

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Nov 8, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    Looks great...are those stock tires?
     
  8. Nov 8, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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    Does that provide enough clearance to run chains on the front?
     
  9. Nov 8, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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    On mine? yes they are stock
    no idea
     
  10. Nov 8, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    At the expense of your wheel bearings though.
     
  12. Nov 8, 2015 at 6:13 PM
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    No worse than bigger wheels/tires, or using your truck. If you're going to sit in a corner and quiver about having to replace a $100 bearing, have at it. But I'm going to enjoy my truck and mod it how I want. S
     
  13. Nov 8, 2015 at 7:12 PM
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    And do as you please, just letting the OP know that spacer increase bearing wear. Knock yourself out.
     
  14. Nov 8, 2015 at 7:41 PM
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    I realize the "possible" effect on the wheel bearings. I find it interesting though that people who talk about getting new wheels with more backspacing and less offset never hear it about wheel bearing issues. Thanks for the pics.
     
  15. Nov 8, 2015 at 9:54 PM
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    1.25 is not going to effect your wheel bearings.
     
  16. Nov 9, 2015 at 2:12 AM
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    BlkTaco47

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    I don't think 1.25 is going to affect them much either way and hell no more than using your truck
    like a truck. I would assume that any off-roading is going to do a heck of allot more to them than
    a simple spacer. Is it proven that a small spacer will wreck your wheel-bearings?
     
  17. Nov 9, 2015 at 2:15 AM
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    Get wider wheels and tires. Spacers can be dangerous depending on how drastic you go. Most people run wider wheels/tires. So when you see most trucks like that, that's why.
    As far as I understand spacers do impact towing and hauling. If you plan on using your truck as a truck, do a lot of research.
     

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