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Will wheel spacers affect off roading capabilities?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by jemptt15, May 1, 2018.

  1. May 1, 2018 at 3:47 AM
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    jemptt15

    jemptt15 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I’m thinking about adding 1.5” wheel adapters to my 2018 OR. Curious if it will affect the trucks off roading capabilities at all?

    As always thank you in advance for any advice you guys can provide!

    Ps looking at either Bora or Spidertrax.
     
  2. May 2, 2018 at 6:58 AM
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    PurpATL

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    Curious about this as well...what are the potential downsides of wheel spacers?
     
  3. May 2, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    uurx

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    typically when you see a tacoma on the side of the road missing one wheel and sitting on a rotor
    there was a wheel spacer involved...


    that being said if you are constantly checking and re-torquing everything, some people have really racked up a lot of miles running spacers with (arguably) little to no problems at all.
     
  4. May 2, 2018 at 7:04 AM
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    BassAckwards

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    Meh, id avoid them personally. Nothing wrong with them if you use locktite on the threads and check the torque frequently, but i just pulled a set off of my truck because they were causing me steering wheel shakes. Mine were “bora” but i dont think they actually were as i bought them used off of a member on here
     

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